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Fairmont Chateau Laurier vs Swiss Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Chateau Laurier is the choice of most writers compared to Swiss Hotel. Fairmont Chateau Laurier scores 94 with endorsements from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service 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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Swiss Hotel
Swiss Hotel
7 / 10
89 Daly Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E6, Canada
From $106 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
  • Business Center
  • Air Conditioning
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This family-run boutique hotel in downtown Ottawa is situated amid restaurants, boutiques, world-renowned museums, the Rideau Canal, and the Parliament buildings."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Recently revamped, this long-established, three-storey hotel occupies an old stone building dating from the 1870s."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sabina, the Swiss owner, is effervescence personified, and her beautiful inn is a great place to call home during your visit." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"This charming family-owned mid-range hotel makes a great base for tourists and business travelers alike with its convenient location right by ByWard Market." Full review