Downtown BnB & Spa
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Your destination in full bloom.
Your happy hosts across the street at Canadian Museum of Nature in front of the triple trunked tree! .ottawaweddingsyourway
Toby dawg just after his bath. .ottawaweddingsyourway
Beau dawg LOVES babies.
Our neighbour across the street, a small female blue whale. She only weighted 90 tons. They can weigh 120 tons. .nature.ca
The Queen Standard across the street when she was visiting the museum.
Happy family beside our rose garden in full bloom. Canadian Explorer series John Cabot rose.
Giggling guests ready for a night on the town.
In the driver's seat of a very important car.
Getting the Spa treatment.
All dressed up like the Rocket in Rocket Richard hockey sweaters. Canadian Museum of Civilization. .civilization.ca
The Spa, ready for your treatment!
Santa visits every year to take photos for the animal shelter fundraiser by the bed and breakfast. Pets welcome, just let us know.
Airborne wooly mammoth with Museum of Nature in background. They were moved for the museums amazing renovations.
One foggy morning we awoke to see Fred Flintstone visiting the wooly mammoth statues in the museum park. Unfortunately, he moved on to his next Ottawa tourist attraction.
The breakfast room. We offer you complimentary coffee, teas, and herbal beverages 24/7. There is also water. All water is filtered by reverse osmosis so you can actually get the true flavour of your beverage.
Internationally reknown nature artist Harimandir Kaur's flamingo painting. Each room has a ceiling fan, radiator heat and a baseboard heater for additional warmth if needed.
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Nightly Rate
CAD 99 - CAD 99
, - Reviews 18
- Rooms 3
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Accepts Gift Cards
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Address
263 McLeod Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 1A1
Canada - Phone+1-613-563-4399
- Fax+1-613-230-3043
- EmailContact Innkeeper
DOWNTOWN BED & BREAKFAST Walking distance to U.S. Embassy, Parliament Hill & most attractions. Next to the Museum of Nature Breakfast included! Children & Pets Welcome! Heart Healthy vegetarian Breakfasts served! 263 McLeod Street Ottawa. Ontario Downtown Bed & Breakfast & Spa is in the heart of Canada's capitol city, Ottawa. You are walking distance to the U.S. Embassy, restaurants and exciting nightlife. Downtown Bed & Breakfast, formerly "Natural Choice" is a serene yet exotic delight. Your hosts Hari and Siri are your gateway to a capitol city. We are your calm retreat after a busy day. We are located across the street from the Museum of Nature and its well-treed park. A lush organic garden greets you as you walk up the brick path. The architectural large windows make this home almost as sunny as your hosts' warm and friendly smiles. We offer free parking.
Rooms & Rates
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 18 Reviews
3.5 out of 5- Guest room 3
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 3
- Dining 3
1.2 out of 5People, don't go there!
July 29, 2011
It's not acceptable attitude to the tourists and those who had paid for a night and breakfast - we have got dirty room and no breakfast that a have paid for! They told us postfactum that they are not serve breakfast after 9 am. They are just need your payment made and you could not come at all!
Innkeeper Response
They wanted breakfast at 11.30. The rooms are very clean.1.2 out of 5You do not get what you pay for
September 26, 2010
The place is well located but in no exchange with the required price. We now have 4 weeks of experience in B&B and really were shocked when entering that space. Parking in the backyard and seeing the garbage and clutter there should have been a warning. The room was poor and we had the idea to sleep on some plastic and rough subsurface meant to be a mattress and felt uneasy. The attached pictures of the rooms do not show the truth. The hosts are friendly. We do not bother about being a Sikh but somehow they seem to neglect their house big time. In fact this is a trashy and grubby place. The breakfast consists of a toast and Cheerios or Bran Flakes, and if wanted a juice, some fruits and marmelade. Vegetarian and organic not at all. To name it Gourmet is impertinent. The service appears almost grudging. We finished our breakfast and just wanted to leave fast. Their own description of their product/service is not applicable. Their advertising is incorrect and seems to jusitfy this price. For sure we do not recoomend this place and per the rules the Canadian Bed&Breakfast places are subject of (per our information) they should be inspected.
Innkeeper Response
Our house was reviewed in Gardens of Ottawa has a beautiful house that is over 100 years old.2.8 out of 5Nice B&B in Ottawa
November 26, 2009
Nice B&B, good location.
4.4 out of 5Great place to stay
August 23, 2009
The house is clean and the hosts are very friendly. The only shortcoming is that it's a little too hot for the day, but it cools down during the night.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Siri Bandhu
Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Meditation Retreats
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Spa services, skin care, massage,
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Yoga
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craniosacral therapy
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Excellent views
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Family Travel
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Fitness
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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DVD Player
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Fax Machine
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Fireplace
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Telephone
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Wedding Facilities
Guest room(s)
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Alarm clock
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Ceiling fans
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Hairdryer
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Radio
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TV
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VCR
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Videos
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Coffee/Tea facilities on site
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Nightly Rate
CAD 99 - CAD 99
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
CAD 99 - CAD 99
Family
Two double beds, family friendly, pet friendly, WiFi internet access, telephone in dining area, TV w/VCR/movies, patio in front, picnic table in forest garden in back w/pond, theme rooms, duvets, English garden in front, complimentary tea, coffee, herbals 24/7. Additional fees apply for guests over double occupancy.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Beds 2 Double
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$120/$120East Room
Double bed with Duvet, WiFi internet access, telephone in living room, TV w/vcr, movies, theme rooms, family friendly, pets welcome, complimentary tea, coffee, tisanes (herbal tea) 24/7, patio, picnic table out back, large English garden in front, forest garden w/pond in back
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Beds 1 Double
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(High/Low Season)
$90/$90West Room
Brass bed, quiet room in back of house under maple trees. WIFI, Designer decor w/ real art, family and pet friendly.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Beds 1 Double
Nightly RateCheck Dates
(High/Low Season)
$90/$90Policy
Reservation Policy
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Deposit Amount Required: Credit card #
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Cancellations: The Natural Choice B&B and Spa requires 2 days advance notice of cancellation. If you cancel with less than 2 days notice, or if you simply don’t show up, you will be charged for the entire stay you had booked. We are a small business. When we accept your reservation, we are refusing others. Please consider our hospitality and our availability for others and make sure we understand your travel plans clearly.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: No
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: No
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
CAD 99 - CAD 99
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 18 Reviews
3.5 out of 5- Guest room 3
- Services 3
- Value 3
- Cleanliness 3
- Dining 3
1.2 out of 5People, don't go there!
July 29, 2011
It's not acceptable attitude to the tourists and those who had paid for a night and breakfast - we have got dirty room and no breakfast that a have paid for! They told us postfactum that they are not serve breakfast after 9 am. They are just need your payment made and you could not come at all!
Innkeeper Response
They wanted breakfast at 11.30. The rooms are very clean.1.2 out of 5You do not get what you pay for
September 26, 2010
The place is well located but in no exchange with the required price. We now have 4 weeks of experience in B&B and really were shocked when entering that space. Parking in the backyard and seeing the garbage and clutter there should have been a warning. The room was poor and we had the idea to sleep on some plastic and rough subsurface meant to be a mattress and felt uneasy. The attached pictures of the rooms do not show the truth. The hosts are friendly. We do not bother about being a Sikh but somehow they seem to neglect their house big time. In fact this is a trashy and grubby place. The breakfast consists of a toast and Cheerios or Bran Flakes, and if wanted a juice, some fruits and marmelade. Vegetarian and organic not at all. To name it Gourmet is impertinent. The service appears almost grudging. We finished our breakfast and just wanted to leave fast. Their own description of their product/service is not applicable. Their advertising is incorrect and seems to jusitfy this price. For sure we do not recoomend this place and per the rules the Canadian Bed&Breakfast places are subject of (per our information) they should be inspected.
Innkeeper Response
Our house was reviewed in Gardens of Ottawa has a beautiful house that is over 100 years old.2.8 out of 5Nice B&B in Ottawa
November 26, 2009
Nice B&B, good location.
4.4 out of 5Great place to stay
August 23, 2009
The house is clean and the hosts are very friendly. The only shortcoming is that it's a little too hot for the day, but it cools down during the night.
4.2 out of 5A gem!
July 31, 2009
There's something special about this place. I felt like I'd returned home as soon as I stepped in. All the rooms were very tidy and neat, the bathrooms were lovely and the hosts are most welcoming and kind. The location is amazing! Right in front of the Nature Museum and just a short walk from all there is to see and do in Ottawa. I left feeling refreshed and replenished thanks to the Spa treatment. I'd go back anytime!
4.0 out of 5Como en casa !
May 29, 2009
Nos hemos sentido como en casa !, asi podríamos resumir nuestra estancia aqui. Nos ha agradado el sitio: tranquilo y apacible. Su situación: cerca del centro y a un paso de la central de autobuses. Y nos ha agradado el trato recibido por los dueños: afable, amistoso sin llegar a ser, como a veces pasa, atosigante. En suma, estamos muy satisfechos.
3.4 out of 5Great Location and comfortable stay
May 18, 2009
Stayed for two nights. Within walking distance to everything. A spa right at the same location - walk from your room to a facial/massage down the hall! Comfortable and good service.
4.4 out of 5What a wonderful stay
February 07, 2009
What a wonderful four days I had staying here at the Downtown B&B. This was my first visit to Ottawa and I felt right at home. The hosts Siri and Hari were both very friendly and always welcomed company and a good conversation. Although I was traveling solo, I was fortunate to have been given the large room which was clean and very cozy. I slept extremely well and found it very comfortable. I had a Craniosacral therapy treatment from the spa which was absolutely incredible. Siri has an extraordinary understanding of the human body, alternative medicine and the science of yoga. Her 35 years of experience (if I am not mistaken) shows in the treatments... the level of precision is incredible, the smallest detail is relevant, all the subtleties accounted for. Beautiful work. The price was very reasonable & the location was absolutely perfect. Everything that I need was walking distance. My only concern would be breakfast. I typically do not eat instant foods or dry cereals which is what was offered. A bowl of cooked oatmeal would have been just fine. Inquiring with the guests about different breakfast options along with dietary restrictions would perhaps be something to consider. Thanks again Siri & Hari for opening your doors and providing a warm and quite timely stay. I will certainly be giving you a call if I head your way again. Sat Nam, Justin
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Location
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Directions to property:
Arriving by bus: We are a five-minute walk from the Ottawa bus station. From the station, turn left on Kent Street, then take the third right onto McLeod Street (You will be going east, toward the Rideau Canal). We are at 263 McLeod, a block and a half away. Arriving by train: We are a five-minute cab ride from the Ottawa train station ($8-10/trip). The train station is also served by public buses, but the bus fares are not much cheaper than the taxi ride and far more inconvenient. Arriving by car: From the west or south (Toronto or the United States), take Highway 416 North to Highway 417 East (known in Ottawa as the Queensway). From Highway 417 East, exit at Metcalfe Street (exit 119), the second exit after Bronson Avenue. From the east (Montreal or the United States) take Highway 417 West into Ottawa. Exit at Metcalfe Street (exit 119), the first exit after Nicholas Street-Mann Avenue. View an enlarged map If you are driving straight to Ottawa from the United States, take Highway 81 North from Syracuse, and exit at Fort Drum. Proceed to Ogdensburg, NY (through Watertown and many scenic little villages) and cross the border at the Port of Ogdensburg. This route is hours shorter than the Thousand Islands route, and it is fun to see upstate New York.
Airport
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Ottawa, ON, Canada (YOW) 11 miles
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Directions to property:
We are a 15- to 20-minute drive from the Ottawa International Airport. The hotel bus costs $10 and will drop you off at the Best Western Victoria Suites, around the corner from us. A cab ride from the airport to our door costs $20-25.
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Meditation Retreats
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Spa services, skin care, massage,
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Yoga
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craniosacral therapy
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Excellent views
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Family Travel
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Fitness
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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Bath robes
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CD player
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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DVD Player
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Fax Machine
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Fireplace
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Telephone
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Wedding Facilities
Guest room(s)
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Alarm clock
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Ceiling fans
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Hairdryer
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Radio
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TV
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VCR
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Videos
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Coffee/Tea facilities on site
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Breakfast
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Type: Continental
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Time Served: 7-9AM
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Serving Location: Early flight? We pack breakfast. Let us know.,Breakfast/dining area
Complimentary Perks
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Afternoon Tea
Signature Dish
Service with a Smile
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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Tell us your needs.
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Vegan, Allergies
Additional food services
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Coffee
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Herbal and Black Teas
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Purified Water
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