Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

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Lobby
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen
View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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131 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC, J8X3W3
  • Place, Jacques Cartier Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canadian Museum of History
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.8 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Frette Italian bed sheets
Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Gatineau

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown puts you in the heart of Gatineau, within just a 10-minute stroll of Jacques Cartier Park and Canadian Museum of History. Highlights at this hotel include an indoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a conference centre. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour business centre. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Hull hotel include Maison du velo and Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.

What's nearby

  • Jacques Cartier Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canadian Museum of History - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rideau Canal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Gallery of Canada - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parliament Hill - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Pimisi Station - 3 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 16 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rôtisserie St-Hubert - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Verité - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La P'tite Épicerie du Quartier - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bistro CoqLicorne - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4155 square feet (386 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Gatineau hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 4155 sq ft of conference space
  • 386 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1965
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown offers 133 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and a safe. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Gatineau hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 15 for adults and CAD 8.95 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (4,155 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1965
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 10 2025 to November 23 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately CAD 15 for adults and from CAD 8.95 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

Property Registration Number 2023-11-30, 575492

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Gatineau-Ottawa
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Gatineau-Ottawa Quebec
Gatineau Best Western
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

Yep, Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$188.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown have a pool?

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from November 10 2025 to November 23 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

No, Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wabigonikwe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the fireworks competition at the Museum of Civilization. We were easily able to walk across the road to the park and watch from theee. Parking is HORRIBLE. Use the parking entrances at the front only, if turning in from the side street you will bottom out and scrape the underside of your car, even saw a truck have a hard time with it. Limited parking in front and tiny parking on side street, I'd suggest just paying for parking at the NCC lot across the road. Would not say it's wheelchair, walker, stroller or wagon friendly. Elevators are tiny and slllllowwww. Pool directions are so roundabout as well. You get off on pool floor, go up stairs, down an unfinished hallway, down stairs, and finally arrive when you can just go to the lobby and walk in the side door. Pool was warm and room was 28 degrees, area to change and shower was clean but VERY limited towels. Room was clean and madeup no complaints and beds were comfy. Large bathrooms and entire hotel smelled clean. Would stay again but park else where and rearrange how we traveled with wagon n stroller.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Had issues checking in, arrived early, not anyones fault, but when checking in around 12:30 pm was told room would be done very soon and left my phone number for someone to call. We went out to have a nice lunch and came back over an hour later and asked about the room, was told it wasnt ready yet but should be ready soon, this was around 2pm, Then we had to wait until 5 mins to 4 for our room to be ready while multiple other people were able to check in before us. I have no issues waiting til 4pm but i believe we should have been told early so we dont have to wait for a room that wasnt going to be ready for another 2 hours. Otherwise had a lovely time, the room was good, the pool was nice, just issues in the beginning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Staff was very welcoming, positive, and responsive. Room we got was beautiful and perfect for us with a large sliding door window, nice balcony with a view of the city and a beautiful bathroom. Really enjoyed our stay. Had an issue when we first arrived but staff moved quickly to resolve and everything went really well after that. We didnt get a chance to try the breakfast, but were able to get in the pool. Would be nice to make sure towels are available at the pool area when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, Waterloo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There’s almost no traffic next to the hotel, no confusion about where to park. Easy access. Rooms were ok. Only the view was not what we expected. Still a very good place to be. Next to the Alexandra bridge, which takes to everything Ottawa. Gatineau was surprisingly nice to rediscover. Lots of art on the street. Lots of restaurants close to the museum
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Benoit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room with balcony the view was amazing over the river. Aaron at the front desk was very helpful friendly and even came to get me when the room was ready. Thank you so much Aaron The breakfast not included was very good value and good choices. Pool area was clean and temp warm. Absolutely no complaints and it was super busy for them .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

abdel rahman

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica Gail

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thibaut Rochette de

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Love

Disliked: Staff & service
Its was quite but we have face parking problem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le bruit de l'air climatisé est terrible, impossible de dormir et lorsqu'on ouvre les fenêtres aussi terrible le bruit de la des moteurs de la ventilation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gurchetan

Travelled with family
Parking problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Einav

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JING YU

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room wasn’t at the check-in time, we waited for the 2 extra hours, the blankets weren’t changed, some blood stains on the blankets
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vishnu

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. Hotel is short staffed and unable to provide bare minimum service on basic requests for bedding to put on pull away bed. Music in the front lobby upon arrival was loud, vulgar and explicit. During the night, beginning at 1230 am, the room beneath us began an extremely loud party with clearly a large number of people. Music blaring. Screaming. Carried on through the ENTIRE night until 630 am. I made multiple calls to the front desk. 5 in total. Each time was told it would be addressed and clearly wasn’t. On the last call, I asked that police be called. This was at 4:45 am. Staff said they would. I’m certain it never happened. The response to dealing with this situation was unacceptable. I was travelling with my two children. Felt unsafe and unsupported. Their response in the morning was that they couldn’t do anything because I had booked through Expedia. Absolutely nothing to help or support the situation. Expedia customer service has been exceptional. I will never stay at a Best Western again based on this situation. They can and should be doing better. Expecting better from their staff, and having clear guidelines for how to deal with these types of situations where one room is dictating the stay of so many paying patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

OSAMA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025