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About the Hotel

140 Slater Street, Ottawa, Canada, K1P5H6

Arc The Hotel is Ottawa's first design hotel, offering a minimalist aesthetic with modern amenities. It is conveniently located just a short walk from Parliament Hill and the National Arts Centre, making it ideal for both leisure and business travelers. Designed by renowned designers Yabu Pushelburg, the hotel provides a unique blend of comfort and sophistication in Canada’s capital city.

Location

Located in downtown Ottawa, the hotel is within walking distance of major attractions, including the National Gallery of Canada and ByWard Market. It's conveniently positioned near public transportation, providing easy access to the city’s many museums, art galleries, and historic sites. The Rideau Canal and scenic parks are also nearby, allowing guests to explore Ottawa on foot or by bike.

Rooms

The hotel features 112 cozy rooms designed for comfort, including the Intimate Queen Room, which accommodates one to two travelers with a queen-size bed. Each room is equipped with modern conveniences like flat-panel HDTVs, free Wi-Fi, and a mini-fridge for added comfort. Guests can choose from various room types, including the Romantic Luxury Suite, which offers a spacious living area and luxurious spa bathroom. The Premier King Room is noted for its large windows that provide natural light and views of downtown Ottawa.

Eat & Drink

ARC Restaurant & Lounge serves organic, locally sourced cuisine throughout the day, making it a social hub for hotel guests. Breakfast is served from 7 AM to 11:30 AM, offering healthy options to start the day. For lunch and dinner, the lounge offers a gourmet menu complemented by a selection of drinks from local breweries and distilleries. Guests can also enjoy a full dining menu in the lounge, which is designed for relaxation and socialization.

Leisure & Business

The hotel boasts a well-equipped Fitness Centre that is open daily for keeping up with workout routines. With three versatile meeting spaces featuring natural light and modern amenities, the hotel provides an accommodating environment for business events or private gatherings. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi and banquet services available from the in-house restaurant for special occasions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Spacious Corner King Suite

Max:

2 persons

27 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Ottawa1000 ft

Airports

Macdonald Cartier (YOW) 9.3 mi

Gatineau (YND) 14.8 mi

Train

Ottawa Train Station 2.2 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Stay

“The room was not only comfortable, but it was also well equipped with high-quality amenities, including a bathrobe and premium linens.” view full review

Relaxing Bath

“The bathroom was stocked with luxurious toiletries, making it a perfect place to unwind after a long day.” view full review

Cozy Bed

“The bed was incredibly comfortable, providing me with the restful sleep I needed during my stay.” view full review

Helpful Assistance

“Housekeeping was attentive and responsive, ensuring my room was always clean and welcoming.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

140 Slater Street, Ottawa, Canada, K1P5H6

Map view

140 Slater Street, Ottawa, Canada, K1P5H6

City landmarks

Church

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

4400 ft

Museums

National Gallery of Canada

4300 ft

320 Sussex Dr

Royal Canadian Mint

5200 ft

Museums

Canadian Museum of History

1.3 mi

111 Wellington St

Parliament Hill and Buildings

2300 ft

Museums

Canadian War Museum

1.1 mi

Parliament Hill

Peace Tower

2900 ft

335 Laurier Ave E

Laurier House National Historic Site

1.1 mi

Market

ByWard Market

3800 ft

Museums

Bytown Museum

2800 ft

Gallery

Ottawa Art Gallery

3500 ft

Parks

Westboro Village cafes

2300 ft

426 Sussex Drive

Peacekeeping Monument

4000 ft

Libraries

Library of Parliament

2100 ft

Public Building

Supreme Court of Canada

3000 ft

240 McLeod St

Canadian Museum of Nature

4000 ft

University

University of Ottawa

3600 ft

Nearby

Public Building

Parliament Hill

1700 ft

Elgin Street Confederation Square

National War Memorial

1900 ft

202-40 Elgin St

Confederation Square

1900 ft

30 Bank Street At the corder of Bank and Wellington streets

Bank of Canada Museum

900 ft

Parks

Confederation Park

1700 ft

Centre Block

1900 ft

Mall

Sparks Street Mall

1300 ft

53 Elgin St

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

1400 ft

120 Lisgar St at Elgin

Canadian Tribute to Human Rights

1500 ft

Confederation Square

Valiants Memorial

1500 ft

1 Rideau St Beside the Chateau Laurier

Ottawa Locks

1700 ft

Art object

Terry Fox Statue

1100 ft

Albert Street

Oscar Peterson Statue

1200 ft

Restaurants

Gabriel Pizza

400 ft

100 Metcalfe St

Carleton Grill

600 ft

150 Albert St

Kasbah Village

600 ft

261 Laurier Ave W

Thali

600 ft

136 O'Connor St

The Rox

700 ft

123 Metcalfe Street

Tosca Ristorante

800 ft

144 O'Connor St

Bridgehead Coffeehouse

800 ft

366 Bank St Gilmour St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

7.2

Location

8.2

Service

7.7

Dining

6.2

4/5 based on 1721 reviews

#32 of 82 hotels in Ottawa based on Tripadvisor

Jim

United States of America, March 2024

7.4/10

I had a decent stay overall at the hotel. The room I got, despite having a connecting door to another room, was clean, but the view of a neighboring building's brick wall wasn't exactly inspiring. The service, however, was top-notch with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The location was convenient for my needs, although slightly later compared to other hotels I've been to. The dining experience was just simple, and the facilities met my basic expectations.

Rooms

7.0

The room was clean and had all the necessary amenities, but the view was lackluster.

Service

9.0

The staff throughout the hotel were super friendly and incredibly helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location worked well for what I wanted to do, within walking distance of many attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were just average, nothing extraordinary but decently priced.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel's facilities were standard, nothing exceptional but satisfactory.

Albert

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.2/10

I found my stay at the hotel to be quite pleasant overall. The rooms, although on the smaller side, were clean and nice, making for a cozy atmosphere. The service was exceptional, with staff going out of their way to be helpful and friendly. The location was perfect for exploring downtown Ottawa, just minutes away from major attractions. However, the dining options were a bit limited, and the rooms felt somewhat compact.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were adequate but a bit small, yet very clean and nice.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, with the staff being very helpful and friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was ideal for exploring downtown Ottawa, within walking distance of major attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, although options felt somewhat limited.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Simon

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms that meet personal needs, but they could be larger. The proximity to the ice making machine can be noisy every 10 minutes, especially at night. The service is friendly, but there were inconsistencies in responses when requesting room changes. The location is excellent for exploring key attractions in walking distance, but a bit far for certain activities. The dining options were average and slightly overpriced. Overall, a pleasant stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The room was spacious enough for my personal needs, but not the biggest. The noise from the nearby ice making machine every 10 minutes at 10 pm was a bit disruptive.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly, accommodating, and went above and beyond to ensure a great stay; however, there were inconsistencies in response from different staff members.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent for our needs, with key attractions within walking distance, although slightly far for specific activities.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was mediocre, with limited options and slightly overpriced offerings.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-kept for the price paid.

Elizabeth

United States of America, December 2023

7.0/10

The hotel rooms were well-appointed and very comfortable, almost like some European rooms. However, I was disappointed that they did not provide extra towels and pillows as requested beforehand. The hotel lacks amenities like coffee and parking.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable.

Service

6.0

The staff were super friendly and helpful, but unfortunately, my car was not taken care of properly. They provided excellent recommendations and services like room servicing into the late afternoon.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is excellent, perfect for visiting Parliament Hill and close to major tourist sites. However, the entrance seemed to be at the back of the building.

Dining

7.0

The dining was a bit pricey, but they included free parking, a bottle of champagne, and free breakfast in some rates. The ingredients were fresh.

Facilities

Betty

United Kingdom, August 2023

6.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located downtown, with spacious rooms but some noise issues. The service was friendly but had some billing misunderstandings. The dining experience could be improved. Overall, a decent stay with some drawbacks to consider.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious but could be noisy due to adjacent doors being heard constantly. Suitable for groups or families.

Service

6.0

The service was friendly with a can-do attitude, but there were billing issues regarding undisclosed nightly deposits.

Location

7.0

The location is very convenient for accessing Parliament Hill and nearby amenities, but may not suit everyone's preferences.

Dining

5.0

The dining options are somewhat limited and may not be suitable for those in a hurry. Breakfast choices could be expanded.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers standard facilities with room for improvement in dining options.

Howard

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.0/10

The hotel offers a super clean and comfortable stay with very nice and welcoming staff. However, there were some cleanliness issues in the bathroom. The location is very convenient and central to major attractions, although there were some minor drawbacks like cigarette butts around. The dining experience was tasty but a bit pricey, especially if you're in a hurry for breakfast. Overall, a good value for the money.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very nice and comfortable, though the bathroom could have been cleaner.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and accommodating throughout our stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel is centrally located with easy access to Parliament Hill and other attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were delicious but slightly overpriced, especially for quick breakfast needs.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good, though some minor issues were noted.

Charles

United States of America, July 2023

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were on the smaller side, they were well-decorated and comfortable. However, the street and construction noise from Slater Street disrupted my rest. The location was convenient, close to many attractions, restaurants, and shopping spots.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are on the smaller side but well decorated and comfortable.

Service

5.0

The service was a bit inconsistent as different staff members provided conflicting information when we requested room changes.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is excellent, very central to shops and within walking distance to Parliament Hill, the market, and shopping areas.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with good quality products, but choices were limited.

Facilities

7.0

David

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is in an ideal location, within walking distance of major attractions in downtown Ottawa. The rooms, albeit comfortable, lacked natural light with a view into an office. The service was professional, with Eric being particularly helpful, and the valets friendly. The dining was on the expensive side and average in quality. Overall, a decent option for a stay in downtown Ottawa.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were suitable for the purpose but lacked natural light with a view into an office.

Service

8.0

The service was professional, with helpful staff and friendly valets.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is superb, within walking distance to all downtown Ottawa attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was mediocre and overpriced, with limited options.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities provided but nothing elaborate.

Reginald

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room was spacious but a little dated and lacked amenities like coffee and parking. The service, however, was top-notch with super friendly and helpful staff going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The location was excellent for our needs, although a bit far from certain attractions. The dining was delicious and well-priced, but there were some issues with extra charges after check-out. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was large but a little dated with missing amenities like coffee and parking.

Service

9.0

The service was super friendly and helpful, with staff paying attention to details like complimentary drinks and useful tips.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was excellent for our needs, within walking distance to many attractions, restaurants, and shopping spots.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was delicious and reasonably priced, but we encountered additional charges post check-out.