Axel’s take
A strong downtown base for friendly service, not a full luxury experience.
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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · A compact downtown 4-star boutique hotel
Arc is a compact 4-star boutique hotel that makes more sense as a comfortable Ottawa base than a luxury escape. We'd pick it for sightseeing or a short business trip: Parliament Hill, the canal and transit are within walking distance. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds; Booking.com guests reinforce that picture. It's a strong choice if you'll spend more time exploring than lounging in your room.
The trade-offs are room size and polish. The Intimate Queen can feel cramped and dim, while some guests say the décor and amenities need updating. Parking costs extra, spaces are limited, and the hotel's stated garage clearance is just 5 feet 8 inches. Booking.com also lists a resort fee, so check what's included. We'd skip it for a spacious, freshly updated luxury stay.
- Rooms
- Comfortable beds are a strength; entry-level queens are compact, and some guests flag tired décor.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently positive recent feedback across Tripadvisor, Expedia and Booking.com.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the clearest recurring highlight.
- Amenities
- Restaurant and lounge, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and in-room mini-fridges.
- Fees and surprises
- Paid, first-come parking has a 5-foot-8-inch clearance; Booking.com lists a resort fee and refundable damage deposit.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · hotel.com.au. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
140 Slater St, Ottawa
Walkable to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and Parliament Station.
Amenities and check-in
Restaurant and lounge, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and in-room mini-fridges.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
- Self parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–18: free; Deposit: CA$100 per room per stay; Pet deposit: CA$50 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: CA$100
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Arc The Hotel: from $128 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $128 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Arc The Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Arc The Hotel is a compact downtown 4-star boutique hotel in Ottawa, Canada.
Address: 140 Slater St, Ottawa. Property ID: 1306582. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ottawa/arc-the-hotel-1306582
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ottawa/arc-the-hotel-1306582/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $322 | $344 on Booking.com | $22 less (6%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $128 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $241 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $413 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $617 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $825 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $997 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,115 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,233 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,350 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,525 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,693 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,854 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,026 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,190 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#6 of 9 hotels in Downtown & Parliament Hill by Axel's take. Downtown & Parliament Hill is #1 of 6 places to stay in Ottawa. The best hotels in Downtown & Parliament Hill, ranked · Where to stay in Ottawa
Axel's take: 8.0/10
A strong downtown base for friendly service, not a full luxury experience. A compact downtown 4-star boutique hotel, scored for what it is.
Arc is a compact 4-star boutique hotel that makes more sense as a comfortable Ottawa base than a luxury escape. We'd pick it for sightseeing or a short business trip: Parliament Hill, the canal and transit are within walking distance. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds; Booking.com guests reinforce that picture. It's a strong choice if you'll spend more time exploring than lounging in your room.
The trade-offs are room size and polish. The Intimate Queen can feel cramped and dim, while some guests say the décor and amenities need updating. Parking costs extra, spaces are limited, and the hotel's stated garage clearance is just 5 feet 8 inches. Booking.com also lists a resort fee, so check what's included. We'd skip it for a spacious, freshly updated luxury stay.
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Best for: Sightseers exploring downtown on foot; Short business stays; Couples prioritizing service over space
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Watch out for: Small, dim entry-level rooms; Limited paid parking with low clearance; Check resort-fee inclusion
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Location: Walkable to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and Parliament Station.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds are a strength; entry-level queens are compact, and some guests flag tired décor.
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Cleanliness: Consistently positive recent feedback across Tripadvisor, Expedia and Booking.com.
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Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the clearest recurring highlight.
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Amenities: Restaurant and lounge, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and in-room mini-fridges.
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Fees and surprises: Paid, first-come parking has a 5-foot-8-inch clearance; Booking.com lists a resort fee and refundable damage deposit.
Axel's opinion of Arc The Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · hotel.com.au. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Arc The Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Preferred
- 140 Slater St, Ottawa
- Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 1,289 reviews (location 4.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ottawa International Airport: 22 min by taxi · Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica: 5 min by taxi · National Gallery of Canada: 6 min by taxi · Canadian War Museum: 7 min by taxi · Bank of Canada Museum: 8 min walk · Canadian Museum of History: 9 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–18: free; Deposit: CA$100 per room per stay; Pet deposit: CA$50 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: CA$100
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Ottawa
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Intimate Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Intimate Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Intimate Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Intimate Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Majestic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Majestic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Majestic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Majestic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Cozy Family room
Cozy Family Quadruple room
- Cozy Family Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Cozy Family Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Cozy Family Quadruple room — room photo 3
Cozy Family Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Cozy Family Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Cozy Family Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Cozy Family Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Stylish Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Stylish Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Stylish Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Stylish Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Romantic Luxury Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Romantic Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Romantic Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Romantic Luxury Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Spacious Corner Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Spacious Corner Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Spacious Corner Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Spacious Corner Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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