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A strong downtown base, with comfortable rooms and a few practical compromises.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a full-service 4-star downtown hotel
This full-service 4-star is a strong pick for exploring Ottawa without a car. Across from Rideau Centre and close to ByWard Market, the canal and convention centre, its location does much of the selling. Recent Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and friendly staff. The indoor pool, gym and Albion Rooms restaurant round out a dependable city stay.
The trade-offs are practical rather than deal-breaking: some rooms feel tight, particularly those with two beds, and parking is a paid, third-party arrangement. Check whether breakfast is included rather than assuming it comes with the room. Service feedback is mostly positive, though Tripadvisor includes some housekeeping and problem-handling misses. We'd choose it for sightseeing or conference convenience; skip it if generous room space or effortless parking matters most.
- Rooms
- Generally comfortable and well maintained; room size and layouts vary.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall feedback across booking sites, with occasional housekeeping lapses on Tripadvisor.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength; complaint resolution is less consistent.
- Amenities
- Indoor pool, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, Albion Rooms restaurant and bar.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking and pets carry extra charges; confirm breakfast coverage and parking instructions.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
33 Nicholas St, Ottawa
Across from Rideau Centre, with ByWard Market, the canal and convention centre nearby.
Amenities and check-in
Indoor pool, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, Albion Rooms restaurant and bar.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Indoor pool
- Activities for kids
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: CA$50 per room per night; Pets: CA$75 per guest per stay
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DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown: from $146 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $146 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown is a full-service 4-star downtown hotel in Ottawa, Canada.
Address: 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa. Property ID: 1051247. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ottawa/doubletree-by-hilton-ottawa-downtown-1051247
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $262 | $302 on Booking.com | $40 less (13%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $343 | $386 on Booking.com | $43 less (11%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $263 | $291 on Booking.com | $28 less (10%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $146 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $305 USD
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Total price: $488 USD
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#4 of 7 hotels in ByWard Market by Axel's take. ByWard Market is #2 of 6 places to stay in Ottawa. The best hotels in ByWard Market, ranked · Where to stay in Ottawa
Axel's take: 8.2/10
A strong downtown base, with comfortable rooms and a few practical compromises. a full-service 4-star downtown hotel, scored for what it is.
This full-service 4-star is a strong pick for exploring Ottawa without a car. Across from Rideau Centre and close to ByWard Market, the canal and convention centre, its location does much of the selling. Recent Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and friendly staff. The indoor pool, gym and Albion Rooms restaurant round out a dependable city stay.
The trade-offs are practical rather than deal-breaking: some rooms feel tight, particularly those with two beds, and parking is a paid, third-party arrangement. Check whether breakfast is included rather than assuming it comes with the room. Service feedback is mostly positive, though Tripadvisor includes some housekeeping and problem-handling misses. We'd choose it for sightseeing or conference convenience; skip it if generous room space or effortless parking matters most.
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Best for: sightseeing without a car; conference travelers; couples on city breaks
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Watch out for: some two-bed rooms feel cramped; paid third-party parking; breakfast inclusion varies by booking
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Location: Across from Rideau Centre, with ByWard Market, the canal and convention centre nearby.
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Rooms: Generally comfortable and well maintained; room size and layouts vary.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across booking sites, with occasional housekeeping lapses on Tripadvisor.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength; complaint resolution is less consistent.
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Amenities: Indoor pool, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi, Albion Rooms restaurant and bar.
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Fees and surprises: Parking and pets carry extra charges; confirm breakfast coverage and parking instructions.
Axel's opinion of DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- DoubleTree
- 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa
- Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 293 reviews (location 4.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ottawa International Airport: 19 min by taxi · Aulde Dubliner & Pour House - ByWard Market, Ottawa ON: 4 min walk · Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature: 6 min by taxi · Canadian Museum of History: 7 min by taxi · Rideau Hall: 8 min by taxi · Canadian War Museum: 10 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Deposit: CA$50 per room per night; Pets: CA$75 per guest per stay
- Amenities: Indoor pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Ottawa
- Chain: Hilton. Axel's Hilton rating: 6.0/10
Room types
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Economy room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard room
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Standard Family room
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
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Standard Sextuple room
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Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Standard Triple room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Comfort room
Comfort Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Business room
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior room
Superior Single room
Superior Triple room
Superior Quadruple room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
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Superior Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Deluxe room
Deluxe Triple room
Deluxe Family room
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Executive room
- Room features: Fridge
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Executive Single room
- Room features: Fridge
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Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Executive Double room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Executive Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Executive Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Executive Triple room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Classic room
Classic Single room
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Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Classic Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Classic Quintuple room
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Junior Suite
Single Junior Suite
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Triple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Junior Suite
Premium Junior Suite
Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard Suite
Presidential Suite
Prestige Suite
Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment with pool view
- Bedrooms: 1
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Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Grand Apartment
Studio
Single Studio
Triple Studio
Quadruple Studio
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Studio
Grand Studio
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