Brookstreet Hotel - Ottawa West - Kanata

8.6 | Very Good | #17 out of 60 hotels in Ottawa

MAP525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Well-liked Ottawa-Kanata luxury hotel with indoor and outdoor pools and jacuzzi suites

Pros

Free Wi-Fi
Many guests found the staff helpful and courteous
Many really liked the rooms for their decor and comfort
The dining on site was a hit with many of the guests
Location was convenient to the highway, Canadian Tire Centre and quiet for those wanting to stay out of the downtown core
Guests liked the family-friendly pool area

Cons

Self-parking is $12.95 and valet is $19.95 per night
Some guests complained about extra charges at the hotel
Some of the front desk staff were pointed out as lacking in graciousness and service skills
Some found the location a little remote with no restaurants in walking distance

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Editor's Review

Updated Jun 12, 2015

Overview

Located in the Kanata suburb of Ottawa, this hotel is noted for its luxurious accommodations, creative restaurants and well-appointed rooms. It's a popular choice for guests wanting to take in a concert or catch an Ottawa Senators hockey game at Canadian Tire Centre, about 10 minutes away by car, and a favourite of business travellers accessing nearby hi-tech firms.

The smoke-free hotel offers rooms and suites with queen or king beds, from 350 to 2200 square feet of space. All rooms include individual climate control, a 37-inch flat screen HDTV with on-demand movies, a daily electronic newspaper, a Keurig coffeemaker, a tea kettle, a large work space, an electronic safe, an iron and an ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms extras include separate bedrooms, a furnished balcony with views of the Marshes golf course, a double jacuzzi, bathrobes, a mini-bar and custom toiletries.

Self-parking underground is available on site for $12.95 per day and valet parking costs $19.95 per day. Pets are permitted for $25 per day plus a $250 refundable deposit.

There are a number of dining options at the Brookstreet. Perspectives Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus Sunday Brunch. Options Jazz Lounge offers live jazz every night and serves lighter fare for lunch and dinner. B Cafe offers quick gourmet choices for breakfast and lunch, along with Starbucks coffee and Tazo Tea.

On-site amenities include a day spa, a fitness centre, a games room, an adult indoor pool, a walk-in children's indoor pool with small slide, water fountain and see-saw, an outdoor pool, a business centre and meeting and banquet facilities. Hertz car rentals are on site. Guests can also relax outside in the Jazz Garden.

The downtown district featuring Parliament Hill, the Byward Market and the Rideau Canal are all about a 30-minute drive away. The Canadian Museum of History is about a 35-minute drive away in Gatineau, Quebec. Guests travelling by air should budget about 40 minutes to travel the 33.8km between the hotel and MacDonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) (distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps).

Confirmed with the front desk on June 12, 2015: free Wi-Fi, parking fees and pet fees, the hotel is smoke free

The Good

This hotel was well liked by many of its guests. It scored high marks in the online reviews with many guests giving it a perfect score.

Many guests liked the facilities on site. The indoor pool and kiddie pool with small slide was enjoyed by families. Others loved the world-class dining at the restaurant and in their rooms which was typically executed perfectly. The jazz music on site was also well liked.

The decor, cleanliness and comfort of the rooms was another high point in the reviews and the beds were praised for their comfort. Many were pleased to have a balcony overlooking a beautiful golf course.

A number of guests liked the location of this hotel, close to the Canadian Tire Centre and Highways 417 and 416.

Many found the staff to be courteous, knowledgeable and helpful, although several guests seemed to find service a little rough around the edges at times.

The Bad

Some guests were quite vocal about their dissatisfaction in the reviews consulted for this report.

Occasionally there was a clash between guests and the front desk agents. This usually had to do with booking errors, and extra charges levied for a variety of things. Guests sometimes felt that they were being overcharged for services, including extra person fees, bottled water, room service charges, parking and on-demand movies. A few guests claimed that original room rates or room types were not always honoured by the front desk.

Some guests felt the location was too remote, with no restaurants in walking distance and a little far to travel to downtown. Some murmured that it was an industrial neighbourhood.

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Sources

Expedia.ca guest reviewers rated this hotel 4.4 out of 5, based on 689 reviews. 95% of guests would recommend this hotel.

Booking.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 8.8 out of 10, based on 121 reviews.

TripAdvisor.com guest reviewers ranked this hotel #17 out of 68 Ottawa hotels with guest ratings of 4 out of 5, based on 769 reviews.

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Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

8.6 / out of 10

"Very Good"

Ranked by Guests

17 / out of 60

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The average guest rating for Brookstreet Hotel - Ottawa West - Kanata is 8.6 out of 10 based on 3156 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Brookstreet Hotel - Ottawa West - Kanata at #17 out of 60 hotels in Ottawa.

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Brookstreet Hotel - Ottawa West - Kanata
525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON

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525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON