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Fairmont Chateau Laurier vs ARC The Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Chateau Laurier ranks significantly better than ARC The Hotel. Fairmont Chateau Laurier is ranked #1 in Ottawa with endorsements from 10 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and The Telegraph.

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
8 / 10
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7, Canada
From $135 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you're looking for luxury, tradition, and attentive service, this is the place to stay -- royalty and celebrities have always been attracted to the Château Laurier's graceful beauty." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"An Ottawa landmark renowned for grandeur befitting its chateau-style appearance. Spacious rooms. ."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Turreted 1912 limestone grande dame-popular with foreign dignitaries-in the political epicenter, next to the National Gallery of Canada and ByWard Market." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This landmark hotel (built in 1912 to resemble a French chateau) is steps away from Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This classic hotel's timeless elegance attracts so many celebrities, heads of state, and members of royalty that it has its own protocol manager." Full review
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ARC The Hotel
ARC The Hotel
8 / 10
140 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H6, Canada
From $77 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Aiming to blend efficiency with luxury, this is one of the few properties in Ottawa to have adopted the boutique approach." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"One of Ottawa's stylish designer hotels, in the heart of Downtown. ."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Arc is a savvy boutique hotel with 112 minimal-yet-elegant rooms; call it low-key, muted and restfully hip." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Luxury and attention to detail are paramount in this ultrahip boutique hotel, from the complimentary daily shoe-shines to personalized business cards." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Medium-sized designer hotel in a handy downtown location, with minimalist decor and a sharp decorative theme."
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