Chateau Laurier Ottawa - Staying at the Chateau Laurier Ottawa

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The Chateau Laurier Ottawa is a city landmark. Once one of Canada's grand railway hotels, hosting ladies and gents crossing the country by train in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Chateau is now part of the Fairmont chain of hotels and resorts.

The Chateau Laurier has retained much of its glory; it features the turrets and other architectural elements of a French château, a rich, Victorian interior, yet offers modern amenities.

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429 guest rooms range from single rooms to deluxe suites.

Rooms are elegantly dressed in Victorian style décor, though tend to be small by today's standards

As of 2009, some rooms had been newly renovated - worth asking about

Eight guest rooms are designed especially for physically challenged guests.

Wireless Internet is available at a charge.

If you want maximum value, consider asking additional questions to get the best hotel room.

Services and Amenities at the Chateau Laurier Ottawa

Indoor pool - Original art deco design.

Decent sized gym; machines have personal flat-screen TVs.

Babysitting offered through private service.

Laundry / Valet Service

Price to Stay at the Chateau Laurier Ottawa

Prices (as of 2009) start at about Can$225. Check prices for the Chateau Laurier

What Costs Extra at the Chateau Laurier Ottawa

Breakfast, parking, WiFi

Tips for Staying at the Chateau Laurier Ottawa

Treat yourself to the breakfast buffet (get window seat with a view of Parliament) at Wilfrid's; it's not unreasonably priced, kids 5 and under eat free and kids 6 -12 are half price.

Don't miss the famous photographs by Yousuf Karsh of on the first floor. Winston Churchill and Alfred Einstein are two of the people that posed for Karsh, who for years lived at the Chateau.

Address: 1 Rideau Street
Phone: toll free (866) 540-4410, (613) 241-1414
Chateau Laurier Ottawa website
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