Swiss Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near University of Ottawa

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Property entrance
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6E6
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rideau Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rideau Canal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YRO-Ottawa-Rockcliffe)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Plus)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

City center stay.At this Downtown Ottawa hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Rideau Centre. Rideau Canal and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 1 min walk
  • Rideau Centre - 4 min walk
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 6 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 9 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 6 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunn's Famous Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Second Cup - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clocktower Brew Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Noodle - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Swiss Hotel

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near University of Ottawa
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 452 square feet (42 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Swiss Hotel.

This 3.5-star Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 452 sq ft of conference space
  • 42 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1872
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Swiss Hotel offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Swiss Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 718 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hotel parking does not offer in/out. I was travelling on business and needed my car. I was told I could park on the street after 8:00pm, but had to remove by 6:00am or could park at Rogers Center/Show Center. I parked overnight there $20.00 for 12 hours and a 10 minute walk to get there. what a pain. Note: there is no elevator, pretty bad for someone like me with health issues, tramping up 3 flights of stairs with my luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely. Owner and staff were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Lady owner very confused with reservations done through hotels com, she charged penalties on a reservation never existed. She was rude at arrival, and complaint about Canada, Prime Minister and Expedia . Avoid the pain.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very positive experience from check in to interaction with staff and the lovely owner herself. The Swiss Hotel is full of character and charm. My room had everything I needed. It and the bathroom & shower etc. were quite small however, so be sure to ask about various room options if you prefer more space. Less than 10 minute walk to Rideau Centre was so convenient. I would recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Murray

Travelled with partner
Lovely old building nicely upgraded. Excellent shower and room lighting. No reception after hours but the entry instruction was clear and worked well. Street parking was godd for overnight but only 2 hours during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint. You will love it highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the stay was good. Staff and location were great, but the rooms are tiny and the entire building smelled super musty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivero

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice surprise every time
I’m grateful for the existence of this gem of a hotel: it’s the best combination of sensible pricing and most every luxe amenity you’d want (fast internet! Nespresso machine! Bathrobes! Iron and ironing board! Great mattress, linens and duvet) that I know of, just a short walk from the NAC, the Rideau Centre, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gorgeous hotel in a perfect location, and would be ideal if you just need a comfortable bed to stay in while you spend all day out and about. You'll have access to beautiful walks, nice coffee shops and restaurants. The owner is extremely friendly and pleasant. As far as cons, the rooms are very small and the use of space isn't great. I found myself knocking things over a lot, and I'm fairly petite so I feel like if I was taller or broader, I wouldn't have been able to comfortably use the facilities. I do feel the small rooms could be work-able if they were re-arranged. There was a really nice desk right by a very sunny window, but I found I wasn't able to take advantage of it as the Wi-Fi was unstable. Again, could be a wonderful place to stay depending on what you're looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, spacious and quiet rooms, friendly staff, and a great shower and lots of amenities in the room like a tons of outlets and good amount of shelf space to store things.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Excellent experience!
Fantastic and comfortable stay, modernized building and friendly staff. Quiet neighbourhood and walking distance to everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first arrived at the hotel I did not like the room, it was much smaller then expected, not much more room then the bed and a small area to walk around. The bathroom was also extremely small especially for my 6’2 boyfriend. BUT the staff made the stay altogether. The front desk lady was so so so sweet. She was so pleasant and helpful. Had an umbrella I could borrow, a cork screw for my wine. I had a terrible experience with an Uber driver there who wouldn’t return my phone I had left in the car and she let me call my mother from her own personal phone to let her know. She was so sweet and understanding when I was crying and very upset about the situation. Next time I would like to get a bigger room but overall the hotel was so clean, so cute. The area around the hotel was very questionable unfortunately (lots of homeless, drugs, sketchy people) but felt safe in the hotel as there was 2 doors to get through that could only be done with a room key.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best beds, lovely host Euro feel!!
Sabena, the owner of about 40 years, is AMAZING and lovely and so are her staff. They will take you back to a standard of warm hospitality from years past. Note: no children at the hotel. Sincerely suggest you call Sabena prior to booking for her to explain this unique hotel. It’s super clean, beds are sooo comfortable and there’s lovely spaces to meet fellow travellers. Great location and recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly Bed sheets and pillows case were clean and smell nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the owner was super kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint hotel conveniently located near all the major attractions including a large market, the owner was very pleasant and helpful, the suite was small but extremely clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaeho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024