We stayed at this hotel a few years ago and it was great for a budget friendly location. Back then, the whole property was clean, safe and even included complimentary breakfast.
Fast forward to April 2025. Upon arrival, the first red flag was seeing a guy changing his snow tires in the parking lot and multiple cars without liscence plates parked there. As we entered the hotel, it was very obvious that things have changed and we were told by staff that 50% of this hotel is now being used as housing for refugees and asylum seekers coming into Canada. We were also told that most hotels in the Ottawa area were doing the same and being funded by the government for this. We have stayed at various hotels in the Ottawa area over the past 5 years, and I can say we have never experienced that before.
Our room was relatively clean, however we did question if the bed sheets have been changed since the last guest. The fan in the bathroom did not work, resulting in very steamy and damp environment from taking a shower.
The rest of the property is getting very run down with lots of kids running around and making noise. The small green space/courtyard is completey run down and full of kid's bicycles. On our way down to the main floor, the elevator stopped on the 3'rd floor and we were surprised to see a literal parking lot of strollers at the elevator area.
The people that checked us and out were friendly, so thats a plus.
We will not be staying here again and cannot recommend this hotel.