Hotel Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa

Hotel Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa - Description

Location

The hotel is located in downtown Ottawa facing National Arts Center and connected to Government Conference Center. It is within comfortable walking distance to galleries and museums of national stature such as the National Gallery of Canada

Rooms

The hotel's Fairmont rooms are the most popular type in the hotel, they are beautifully renovated and of approximately 375 sq. ft. ranging in size with views of the Major's Hill Park, city or inner courtyard; Fairmont Deluxe rooms are in keeping with the Fairmont rooms, with the added feature of an upgraded view of the Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, these beautifully appointed rooms showcase the luxurious accommodations of the hotel and the size is around 450 sq. ft.

Restaurant

The hotel has a restaurant, outdoor terrace and piano lounge to enjoy.The hotel offers spectacular views of Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal complete the delectable offerings at the hotels trio of restaurants offering both elegant, casual and al fresco dining (seasonal) choices.

Exterior

The hotel is an important heritage building. It is an elegant, castle-like hotel set in the historic Major's Hill Park which is bounded by the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River.The exterior is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French chateau.

Lobby

The hotel lobby is medium in size and features brass stair rails, marble floors, high ceilings, paintings and antiques resting elegantly in the lobby and wool carpets round out the hotel's regal beauty.

General

The hotel with its castlelike appearance is a spectacular attraction for all visitors to Ottawa and offers swimming in a beautiful indoor pool, the largest in the city. (04/08:JB)