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  • Swiss Hotel Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located right downtown Ottawa in most historical part of the town. This is most prestigious heritage area of Ottawa and enjoys easy access to the sights and special places that make this small, friendly city such a desirable destination.

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  • Inn Details

    Situated in central Ottawa, Swiss Hotel, Ontario, Canada, offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and Apple iPad in every room, just a 5 minute walk or 500 meters away from the new Ottawa Convention Center. The air-conditioned rooms are modern and warmly decorated. They have a Eco-friendly private bathroom with a shower, climate - heating control, new hardwood flooring reclaimed from the Ottawa River and window that open. Optional Swiss breakfast buffet with Bircher-muesli, fresh ground espresso provides plenty of variety to start off your day. Swiss Hotel Ottawa Center is situated in the historic heart of the city. Within walking distance you will find shopping streets as well as museums, historic and convention sights. European style rooms and suites are simple elegant with all the modern amenities. Bedding at the Swiss Hotel is white color only with duvet and duvet cover and is 100% Egyptian cotton. This intimate adult only Inn makes an ideal facility for all small events, from business meetings to daily gatherings. A meeting/board room is available for small groups up to twelve people. Beautiful Mediterranean-style patio welcomes you to enjoy and relax. Built in 1872 from limestone in a 19th Century Vernacular Classical Revival. Swiss Hotel (Ottawa) has undergone several changes over the years. Formerly known as the Gasthaus Switzerland Inn, the Swiss Hotel has transformed the beautiful bed and breakfast into a modern hotel while still retaining its historic charm. Because of Swiss Hotel's ideal downtown location, consider leaving the car at home and exploring Ottawa by foot, bike or public transit. The Swiss Hotel is dedicated to a green world and encourages eco-friendly activities. Walking distance within 3-15 min. to; • New Ottawa Convention Center, Byward Market • University of Ottawa, Rideau skating Canal, NAC, • Government Conference Center, Parliament Hill, • Rideau Shopping, USA Embassy, National Gallery of Canada, Museum of Civilization.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Meetings, Seminars and Workshops

    • walk to Byward Market

    • walk to Goverment Conference Centre

    • walk to National Gallery, USA Embassy

    • walk to Ottawa Convention Centre

    • walk to Parliament Hill

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Piano

    Other Amenities:

    • www.swisshotel.ca

    • 24h /7

    • Global On-line reservations

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  • Corporate Retreats

    1/15/2011 - 4/14/2012

    Book minimum 10 rooms for 2 nights and get meeting room for 50% off.

    Romance Special With Multiple Nights Booking

    1/15/2011 - 4/14/2012

    Swiss Hotel (ottawa, Ontario)- Romantic Getaway special with multiple nights; All our rooms are very cozy and romantic including the smallest room, but most romantic rooms are our Honeymoon Romantic Getaway Suites with double jacuzzi. More nights you book more you save. Check it out Live 24/7 direct at our website www.swisshotel.ca

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    Nightly Rate

    CAD 99 - CAD 188

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: special events

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card number

    • Cancellations: Standard and deluxe rooms: no later than 6pm, 48h notice There is also a penalty for early checkouts during high season (May-October). Honeymoon/Getaway Suites: 30 days. Credit card will charged 30 days prior to check-in date.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Sorry we can not accommodate children under 12 years of age

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Swiss Breakfast Buffet

    • Cost: 15pp.

    • Time Served: 7:30-9:00 Mo-Fri 7:30-10 Sa-Su

    • Serving location: Patio - Garden, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area

    Signature Dish

    Bircher-Muesli
    We offer ROOM RATE with or without Breakfast. Breakfast is 15$ per person. Our delicious breakfast starts with • fresh ground coffee from our Swiss espresso machine, imported from the famous 'Blaser Cafe' in Switzerland. Each bean is roasted to perfection, turning your cup of coffee into pure pleasure. • tea - many selections • orange juice • Bircher-muesli, Yogourt, Breads and Jams • a variety of cheeses • eggs • croissants • french-toast • muffins • fresh fruit During the summer, guests have the luxury of eating on our beautiful outdoor patio! Bricher-Muesli recipe: Ingredients for 4-6 people: 2 cups natural yogurt, 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 3-4 tbsp sugar, Stir together add: ½ lemon (squeezed onto fruit), 2 chopped apples, 2 bananas, 1 orange, some grapes, strawberries, or any other fruit such as pears, pineapples, blueberries, raspberries or kiwis…. Combine everything to your taste. Leave overnight. If you like, you can add nuts, raisins or Whipping cream! Bon Apetit!

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Bircher-Muesli - Swiss national dish created in 1887
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 15

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Downtown

    City

    • Ottawa

    • Distance to city: 120 miles

    • Directions to property:
      No matter where you are arriving from, we are easy to find, right downtown. From the BUS station: Bus cost $3.00 Take bus #4 (Downtown) to the Rideau Centre and walk 3 min. to 89 Daly Ave. Alternatively, $13 taxi or 45 minute walk. If coming from Montreal, ask driver before boarding bus to drop you off at University of Ottawa (2 minute walk to 89 Daly) BY CAR: Toronto/Montreal via Highway 417 417 exit Nicholas Street. Continue to Laurier Ave - turn right. Turn left off Laurier onto Cumberland. Swiss Hotel is on your right side corner of Cumberland and Daly. From the VIA TRAIN station: Take any bus #95 going downtown to University of Ottawa or MacKenzie King Bridge and walk 2 min. to Swiss Hotel. Alternatively, $15 taxi or 1 hour walk. From the AIRPORT: Bus cost $3.00 Take bus #97 to MacKenzie King Bridge. Walk 2 blocks East. Alternatively, $35 taxi or $15 airport shuttle bus to Les Suites Hotel (two minute walk from hotel).

    Airport

    • Ottawa, ON, Canada (YOW) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Airport Parkway turns into Bronson Ave. From Bronson Ave. turn right on Laurier Ave. From Laurier Ave. turn left on Cumberland street. 3 blocks down is 89 Daly Avenue/Cumberland.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • UNESCO World Heritage Site

    • Ottawa Convention Centre

    • Parliament Hill

    • Byward Market

    • Museum of Civilization

    • National Gallery of Canada

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Hiking trails

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Rideau Canal Ice Skating

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Whitewater Rafting

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    Best Inn in Ottawa

    About the reviewer

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This is an absolutely wonderful inn that will enhance your experience in Ottawa. There's nothing better than to be out all day touring Ottawa whether you want to skate on the Rideau Canal in the winter (which is within a very short walking distance) or shop the Byward Market; coming back to a place which is comfortable and homey is the ultimate experience. I've been coming here since Swiss Inn was called Gasthaus Switzerland. Same hosts Josef and Sabina are always most gracious and make you feel so very welcome. The rooms are extremely clean. The bed comfortable (they just renovated in 2010 so the rooms are new). I love the decor...modern but very warm and inviting. An optional breakfast is served in the morning with all sorts of healthy choices. Try the Swiss Muesli - delicious! All in all, I highly recommend staying here on your next trip to Ottawa. I assure you, you won't be disappointed.

    Nice room, great breakfast and hosts

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Sabina and Dominque are terrific hosts. The Gasthaus is clean with a ensuite bathroom, free internet, and a great serve yourself breakfast with homemade breads and muesli. I got up just to go down and have a cup of her coffee; it was exceptional. Parking is an extra charge adjacent to the property. The Gasthaus is close to the Byward Market, but get there by walking down Rideau Street. If you turn the street prior you will walk by the Salvation Army and the Homeless Shelter.

    Great stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Friendly innkeepers. The breakfast is terrific with lots of healthy choices. The outdoor patio is a nice extra. Great location, can walk to many Ottawa attractions. I'd stay there again.

    Terrific getaway place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I booked a romantic getaway at this small, family run hotel, after a friend of ours recommended it. Location is terrific, so close to all amenities. The heritage building has tremendous charm. Rooms have a lot of character and they are very clean and superbly maintained. The owner displays a great sense of pride in her property and goes out of her way in many ways to accomodate her guests. There is a sense of warmth you get from staying at a small establishment that you cannot ever get from staying at a brand name hotel chain. We stayed at one of the suites and had a great time. Buffet breakfast was terrific, it will keep you going throughout the day and set you off to a great start. The breakfast in bed we received on one of the mornings was even better :). We felt truly pampered. Courtyard garden at the back of the Inn was very pleasant in the morning and afternoon. My husband was amazed at the business amenities available at the hotel (a large boardroom with full conference and technological amenities). He is considering organizing an upcoming business event at the hotel. We may have been fussy and demanding guests in some ways (we required additional towels, had problems setting up our wireless, needed access to fridge after hours), but Sabina and her staff exhibited exemplary patience and hospitality. We were very much impressed and will definitely stay at this B&B when we come to Ottawa again.

    Will stay again at the Gasthaus

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband celebrated his birthday at this hotel. Sabina was wonderful in helping with my surprise - she recommended a terrific pastry shop just down the street for an amazing cake and helped me with selection. After we checked in, one of the staff brought it to our room, complete with lit up candles and chilled champagne. A friend recommended this place for a getaway, and now I understand why. I loved the heritage building in stone, the location, tastefully appointed rooms, luxurious bedding, the service we received from the owner and her staff. We had tickets to see a show and Sabina was very helpful with directions. She had many recommendations for restaurants and lounges and we were very pleased with the places she helped us select for dinner and drinks on both evenings. My husband is never completely offline with the kind of business he's in, so high speed wireless Internet in all rooms was a very nice touch. Breakfast is absolutely terrific, both in quantity and quality. I loved the bedsheets, they were very soft and silky. You rarely see that kind of quality linens in hotels nowadays. My husband was impressed with flat panel TV - all rooms have those. We loved lounging by the fireplace in the large conference room/dining room at the ground floor in the evening. Having our coffee and breakfast in the courtyard garden was a treat as well. I haven't tasted such great coffee since our vacation in Europe. The Swiss muesli offered with breakfast were out of this world. Next time we come we will book ourselves into one of Sabina's suites, which come complete with a large jacuzzi and a fireplace. Probably the only downside of this place is the fact there is no elevator, as hotel is in a heritage building. It wasn't an issue for us, but it may be an issue for people travelling with a lot of luggage or for elderly travellers.

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