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Hotel Overview

89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

Swiss Hotel - European-style boutique hotel with historic charm near Parliament Hill

Established in 1985 in a restored historic three-story stone building. Located on Daly Avenue in downtown Ottawa, a 5-minute walk from Rideau Station and steps from ByWard Market. Adults-only property with 22 rooms across three floors. Offers complimentary WiFi throughout, daily housekeeping from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and a lounge with stone fireplace and piano. Limited onsite parking available on first-come, first-served basis with no in-and-out privileges. Walking distance to Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, University of Ottawa, and Shaw Centre.

Additional perks of the hotel

Courtyard Garden with outdoor seating and bike rack

Meeting room for up to 12 people with gas fireplace and garden patio

Complimentary espresso beverages from 7:30 am to 10:00 am

Computer station and printing services available

Same-day laundry service (surcharge)

Luggage storage for up to 24 hours

Room Accommodations

The hotel offers 22 rooms ranging from 160 to 406 sq ft. Room types include Standard Double, Standard Queen, Standard Queen Plus, Superior Queen, Superior Queen with Fireplace, Deluxe Queen with Fireplace, Deluxe King with Fireplace, and Deluxe King Spa with Fireplace. All rooms feature hardwood floors, Nespresso machines, tea kettles, smart HD televisions, and modern glass bathrooms with rainfall showers. Select rooms include gas fireplaces, four-poster king beds, or in-room jetted spa tubs. Some rooms offer views of Daly Avenue and a stone church.

Other conveniences

Bedside power centers with USB outlets

Black-out curtains and windows that open

In-room controlled air conditioning and heating

Premium white linens and goose down duvets

Plush hypo-allergenic pillows

Hair dryer, curling iron, and cozy bathrobes

Iron and ironing board in all rooms

Functional workspace in each room

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

Superior Queen Room Fireplace

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Ottawa 1.1 km

Airports

Macdonald Cartier (YOW) 16.4 km

Gatineau (YND) 23.2 km

Train

Ottawa Train Station 3.0 km

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
No pets allowed
Security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Hotel Location

89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

Map view

89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

City landmarks

Public Building

Parliament Hill

1.4 km

Church

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

1.5 km

Museum

National Gallery of Canada

1.5 km

Landmark

Royal Canadian Mint

1.5 km

Landmark

Laurier House National Historic Site

650 m

Landmark

Parliament Hill and Buildings

1.4 km

Landmark

National War Memorial

1.0 km

Museum

Canadian Museum of History

2.4 km

Landmark

Confederation Square

1.4 km

Historic Site

Rideau Hall

1.9 km

Landmark

Peace Tower

1.5 km

Landmark

Bank of Canada Museum

1.4 km

Park

Confederation Park

1.0 km

Museum

Bytown Museum

1.5 km

Museum

Canadian War Museum

2.6 km

Landmark

Peacekeeping Monument

1.5 km

Library

Library of Parliament

1.1 km

Landmark

Centre Block

1.1 km

University

University of Ottawa

990 m

Park

Panoramic city views

1.5 km

Landmark

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

780 m

Landmark

Valiants Memorial

740 m

Landmark

Shaw Centre

1.0 km

Landmark

Museum of Classical Antiquities

1.0 km

Landmark

Ottawa Locks

1.4 km

Park

Major's Hill Park

1.5 km

Nearby

Market

ByWard Market

580 m

Gallery

Ottawa Art Gallery

580 m

Night club

Mercury Lounge

580 m

Shopping Area

Rideau Centre

580 m

Restaurants

BeaverTails

590 m

8555 Campeau Drive Tanger Outlets

Kothu Rotti

280 m

408 Dalhousie St

Shanghai Wontons Noodle

320 m

178 Rideau St

Food Mood: Korean Kitchen

340 m

178B Rideau St

1for1 Pizza

420 m

195 Rideau St

Island Flava

380 m

409 Dalhousie St

Subway

400 m

50 Avenue Laurier E Unit 105

Cumberland Pizza

520 m

152 Nelson St

Centrale Bergham

500 m

374 Dalhousie St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Sarah

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.6/10

The hotel is ideally located in a residential neighborhood within walking distance from Byward market and close to downtown attractions. The rooms are spacious and offer great facilities, including Nespresso machines and a fireplace, with a beautiful garden view. The service is excellent with efficient dry cleaning and housekeeping services. The dining experience offers globally inspired dishes. Despite some safety concerns in the neighborhood, the central location makes it convenient to explore Ottawa.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are spacious and come with Nespresso machines and a fireplace, offering a delightful garden view and great facilities.

Service

9.0

The service is top-notch, with efficient dry cleaning and housekeeping services.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a residential neighborhood within walking distance from Byward market and close to downtown attractions, making it a convenient base to explore Ottawa.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offers globally inspired dishes.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are excellent, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Robert

United States, April 2024

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, with great facilities and a comfy bed in the room. The Nespresso machine was a nice touch. However, the neighborhood felt a bit unsafe at times. The location is fairly central and close to most attractions.

Rooms

8.0

The room was equipped with a fireplace and had great facilities. The bed was super comfy, which made my stay very relaxing.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent. I appreciated the prompt dry cleaning service and efficient housekeeping.

Location

7.0

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance from Byward Market, making it easy to explore the city. However, the neighborhood had a couple of areas that may not make you feel entirely safe.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, especially with the freshly baked cookies. It added a nice touch to my stay.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had top-notch facilities that enhanced my overall experience during the stay.

Leon

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.8/10

What a delightful stay! The hotel boasts great facilities, including Nespresso machines in the room and a super comfy bed with a lovely garden view. The location is fantastic within walking distance from ByWard Market, making it convenient for exploring. The service was outstanding, with excellent dry cleaning and housekeeping services. However, the dining options were limited to Colombian coffee only.

Rooms

9.0

I loved my room with the Nespresso machine, comfy bed, and charming garden view.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, especially with the efficient dry cleaning and housekeeping services.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect, within walking distance from ByWard Market, and centrally located near many attractions.

Dining

7.0

While the Colombian coffee was delightful, more dining options would have been appreciated.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were fantastic and well-maintained throughout my stay.

Eddie

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, with great rooms and excellent service. The location was convenient, although there were some safety concerns in the neighborhood. The dining experience was exceptional, and the facilities added to the overall comfort of my visit.

Rooms

9.0

The room was cozy with a comfy bed and a lovely fireplace. The Nespresso machine was a nice touch.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, from quick dry cleaning to efficient housekeeping. The staff was attentive and friendly.

Location

7.0

The hotel is fairly centrally located, close to most attractions and within walking distance from ByWard Market. However, the neighborhood had a few places that weren't very safe.

Dining

10.0

The dining experience was exceptional with extraordinary dishes that delighted my taste buds.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were great, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Conrad

United States, July 2023

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were cozy with Nespresso machines, great facilities, and a super comfy bed. The service was exceptional with great attention to details like dry cleaning and housekeeping. The location was just perfect, being centrally located and within walking distance from the lively Byward market. The dining experience, especially the homemade biscuits, was a lovely touch. Overall, a top-notch experience!

Rooms

9.0

My room was fantastic, with a fireplace, Nespresso machine, and great facilities. The bed was incredibly comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding, with attention to every detail including dry cleaning and excellent housekeeping.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was superb, being centrally close to most attractions and just a short stroll from the bustling Byward market.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful, especially with the tasty homemade biscuits.