Swiss Hotel

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

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Property entrance
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6E6
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Plus)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 - 0.1 km
  • Rideau Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Second Cup Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shanghai Wonton Noodle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La 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.

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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 and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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).

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Swiss Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 855 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful stay at this boutique hotel. Sabina was such a great, caring host - so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Our room was cute, cozy and very clean. Bed so comfy!!! Great coffee too. We will definitely go back when travelling again in the Ottawa area. Thank you Sabina.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swiss Hotel was charming with unexpected amenities, like curling tongs in the bathroom, a multi port charging station by the bed, and a full length mirror. It also had a coffee maker, robes, and small fridge. The coffee in the morning was welcome and the common area was large, quirky and well furnished. The drawbacks are no elevator and the area around the property felt a little unsafe. It is however a quick walk to the market, National Art Gallery and Parliament.
Common room
Coffee room
Entryway
Common room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Victoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real gem,felt like home. Very thoughtfully appointed rooms. Owner Sabina very helpful in making our stay memorable. Great location walkable to Parliament buildings and world class museums. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean - quiet - friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swiss Hotel was a convenient and clean place for us to stay while in Ottawa for a few days. We discovered its just down the street from the Ottawa Mission so we changed our walking route. Interestingly there were two high end hotels located just across the street from the Mission. We liked that the Swiss Hotel was close to the Byward Market area, Parliament Buildings and museums. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, FORT MCMURRAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and bed, and very quiet! Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELYOTT JAMES

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. The room was clean and the A/C worked great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very small and tight

Small and tight rooms, but great usage of space. The owners are very friendly and the rooms do have a lot of useful amenities, although there is no fridge in the room. But for the price, would have liked a bit more space. Location is a few blocks from Byward Market and the university, but those few blocks do matter in feeling of safety - a bit quieter streets, a few more homeless etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clea, convenient location. No breakfast, no elevator,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anahita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Falah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will return

Quaint hotel, close to everything you need. Prvate, fenced in patio. Wonderful service. Sabina is amazing!
Nescaffe machine with supplies in the closet. Wine glasses, corkscrew, kettle, tea, sugar, etc, coffee cups.... robes in another closet too.
Cute, stylish bathroom
Comfortable bed
Patio for guest use
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali, Niagara Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Excellent no frills boutique hotel close to everything in Ottawa. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyunjin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great place to stay, competitive prices. Good for business accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Didace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean. but checkin closes too early
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay in Ottawa

My room was comfortable and exceptionally clean. A nespresso machine provided morning and evening coffees. The owner is a wonderful lady who is very helpful. There is both an indoor and outdoor sitting area, and she will make you a great latte to enjoy in either if you ask. The hotel is very conveniently located near to the Rogers Conference Centre (10 min walk straight to it) and the ByWard Market and its many eateries.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atef

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean place to stay. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025