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
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1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7, Canada
From $135 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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."
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Insight Guides
"An Ottawa landmark renowned for grandeur befitting its chateau-style appearance. Spacious rooms. ."
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."
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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
"This classic hotel's timeless elegance attracts so many celebrities, heads of state, and members of royalty that it has its own protocol manager."
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Australis Guest House
89 Goulburn Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8C9, Canada
From $80 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
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
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"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."
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