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Fairmont Chateau Laurier vs Australis Guest House

Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Fairmont Chateau Laurier scores significantly higher than Australis Guest House. Fairmont Chateau Laurier scores 94 with positive reviews from 10 sources including The Telegraph, Insight Guides and Condé Nast Traveler.

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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Australis Guest House
Australis Guest House
7 / 10
89 Goulburn Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8C9, Canada
From $80 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A pleasant, three-storey house a couple of kilometres east of the Rideau Canal, just off... Laurier Ave East. It has just two guest rooms (one en suite), both decorated in a folksy style."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 'greenest' accommodations option in Ottawa, Australis offers 100% cotton sheets, reusable cloth napkins, all-natural cleaning products, and loos with a low-flush option." Full review