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Fairmont Chateau Laurier vs The Metcalfe Hotel by Gray Collection
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Chateau Laurier is preferred by most writers compared to The Metcalfe Hotel. Fairmont Chateau Laurier comes in at 94 with approval from 10 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Star Service and Fodor's.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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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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The Metcalfe Hotel by Gray Collection
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123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5L9 , Canada
From $94 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The boutique hotel chain's first Canadian property occupies one of Ottawa's busiest street corners and is the only downtown hotel to be retrofitted into a heritage building."
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Rough Guide
"Self-styled boutique hotel in a central location... Guest rooms are very attractive, all wood floors and shades of cream and brown with splashes of deep blue. The beds are extremely comfortable too."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Having undergone renovations and a name change in 2017, this stylish hotel offers a great location, iPad docking stations, and a selection of rooms for different budgets."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This modern boutique hotel downtown offers a peerless location, large rooms, and smart in-room amenities."
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The more romantic set might choose more storied properties, but the Metcalfe has a contemporary charm and user-friendliness that draws the travel-savvy.
