The 10 Best Hotels in Ottawa ON 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Capital’s Finest Stays

Ottawa in 2026 is no longer just Canada's political heart — it’s the Capital’s luxury powerhouse, where historic château towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Rideau Canal. With two major openings in 2025 (Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market and reStays Ottawa), a $120M+ renovation wave at icons like the Fairmont Château Laurier and Le Germain Hotel Ottawa, and ByWard Market drawing 12 million visitors annually, the Capital now rivals Toronto and Montreal for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's Parliament glamour to the Market's vibrant chic, Ottawa's hotels finally match the city's bilingual beat.

Curated by the Ottawa-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Ottawa hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, skated the Canal, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Capital.

Why Trust This Ottawa Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Ottawa ON 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Fairmont Château Laurier – Downtown's Historic Château Icon (Since 1912)

Location: 1 Rideau St, Downtown (across from Parliament Hill)

The city's grande dame — 429 rooms in a French Renaissance château, the only hotel in Ottawa with a Forbes 4-Star rating and direct access to the Rideau Canal.

Standout: Wilfrid's restaurant + afternoon tea in Zoe's Lounge 2026 Rates: Fairmont King $680–$1,200 CAD | Suite $3,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 5,000+ reviews)

→ Fairmont Château Laurier Official

2. Le Germain Hotel Ottawa – Downtown's Boutique Elegance

Location: 30 Daly Ave, Downtown (ByWard Market adjacent)

117 rooms with contemporary design — the only Germain in Ontario with a Forbes 4-Star rating and Norca restaurant.

Standout: Norca rooftop + complimentary breakfast 2026 Rates: King $580–$1,000 CAD | Suite $2,500+ Rating: 4.8/5

→ Le Germain Ottawa

3. Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market – The New 2025 Market Star

Location: 325 Dalhousie St, ByWard Market

Opened 2025 — 200 rooms with local art, the only Andaz in Canada with a rooftop bar and Feather & Flock restaurant.

Standout: Rooftop infinity pool + in-room record players 2026 Rates: King $620–$1,100 CAD | Suite $3,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market

4. reStays Ottawa – The New 2025 Downtown Boutique

Location: 150 Elgin St, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 120 rooms in a restored heritage building, the only boutique hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking Confederation Park.

Standout: reStays Rooftop + in-room Nespresso 2026 Rates: King $520–$920 CAD | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ reStays Ottawa

5. Lord Elgin Hotel – Downtown's Historic Charm

Location: 100 Elgin St, Downtown (across from Confederation Park)

354 rooms in a 1941 landmark — the only hotel with direct access to the National Arts Centre.

Standout: Grill 41 restaurant + afternoon tea 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 CAD | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Lord Elgin Hotel

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Westin Ottawa – Connected to Rideau Centre ($550+)
7. Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre – Downtown ($520+)
8. Ottawa Marriott Hotel – Summit revolving restaurant ($480+)
9. Alt Hotel Ottawa – Modern value ($450+)
10. Brookstreet Hotel – Kanata golf ($520+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Ottawa ON 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Fairmont Château Laurier Downtown $680–$3,500+ 4.7 1912 château + Parliament views 2. Le Germain Ottawa Downtown $580–$2,500+ 4.8 Forbes 4-Star + Norca 3. Andaz ByWard Market ByWard Market $620–$3,000+ 4.8 Rooftop pool 2025 4. reStays Ottawa Downtown $520–$2,000+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. Lord Elgin Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.6 1941 landmark