A Voyageur's Guest House by Elevate Rooms

5.9 | Mediocre | #57 out of 60 hotels in Ottawa

MAP95 Arlington Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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3-min. walk from Central Bus Station, free breakfast, good rates/staff, worn rooms

Pros

Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking
Numerous guests were pleased with the hotel's proximity to Parliament Hill and public transit
The hotel's staff were found to be friendly and helpful by many lodgers
Several guests were satisfied with the hotel's budget-friendly rates

Cons

Several guests reported worn rooms and no towels
Noise transfer was reported by some lodgers

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Breakfast

Free Parking

Editor's Review

Updated Mar 19, 2014

Overview

Located about a 1-minute drive from the nearest Trans-Canada Highway on-ramp and a 3-minute walk from Ottawa Central Bus Station, A Voyageurs Guest House Bed & Breakfast is geared towards travellers who prefer a centrally located hotel with a free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and easy access to the highway and public transit.

Each of this smoke-free hotel's guest rooms offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, an iron and ironing board and a shared or private bathroom.

The hotel also offers 24-hour reception, free parking and a free breakfast. The hotel is not wheelchair accessible. Pets are not permitted.

Parliament Hill is roughly a 4-minute drive from the hotel, while Rideau Centre can be found 6 minutes away by car. Ottawa's city centre is about a 4-minute drive away and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) is a 12-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, no pets, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: March 7, 2014)

The Good

Guest reviews sourced for this analysis showed positive responses towards the hotel's location, staff and rates.

Numerous lodgers were pleased with the hotel's location. They found it close to downtown Ottawa, restaurants, bars, shopping, public transit, highway access, the Museum of Nature, Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal.

The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by reviewers. They were characterized as friendly, accommodating and helpful with directions and dining suggestions.

Several lodgers were satisfied with the hotel's rates. They were described as budget friendly, great and cheap.

The Bad

Guest critiques sourced for this review showed negative responses towards the hotel's rooms and noise transfer.

Although some lodgers found their rooms to be clean and functional, several lodgers had complaints about their accommodations. They reported worn decor, fixtures, furniture and carpets, no towels, no toiletries, musty odours, poor ventilation and small-sized rooms.

Some guests complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported noise from the nearby bus station, as well as noise from guests in adjacent rooms and the hallways.

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Sources

Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6.6 out of 10 from 104 reviews.

TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #34 of 54 Ottawa B&B and Inns with an average rating of 2 out of 5 from 25 reviews.

The author called the hotel on March 7, 2014 to verify some information.

Analyzed by Erin H.

Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.

Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

5.9 / out of 10

"Mediocre"

Ranked by Guests

57 / out of 60

hotels in Ottawa

The average guest rating for A Voyageur's Guest House by Elevate Rooms is 5.9 out of 10 based on 395 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks A Voyageur's Guest House by Elevate Rooms at #57 out of 60 hotels in Ottawa.

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A Voyageur's Guest House by Elevate Rooms
95 Arlington Avenue, Ottawa, ON

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