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A personable downtown base with excellent housekeeping, provided you can manage the stairs.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · An independent, adults-only 3-star boutique hotel in a historic downtown building

Swiss Hotel is an independent, adults-only 3-star boutique hotel that gets the important things right: cleanliness, comfortable beds and genuinely personal service. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming owner and well-kept rooms. We'd pick it for a car-free Ottawa break: Rideau Centre, the university and ByWard Market are within easy walking distance, while the lounge and courtyard give this small historic property more character than a standard chain hotel.

The compromises are mostly practical. Some rooms and bathrooms are compact, there's no elevator, and guests carry luggage upstairs. Don't expect a full-service hotel or breakfast spread; complimentary morning espresso is the perk here. Parking information conflicts across sites, although the hotel advertises limited paid spaces, so confirm directly. We'd skip it if stairs are difficult or extensive facilities matter.

Rooms
Well-equipped, individually styled rooms with coffee facilities; smaller categories can feel tight.
Cleanliness
A clear strength, with repeated recent praise on Expedia and Tripadvisor.
Service
Warm, personal hosting; reception operates limited hours rather than around the clock.
Amenities
Courtyard, lounge, free Wi-Fi and complimentary morning espresso; meals aren't offered.
Fees and surprises
Adults-only and no elevator; the hotel lists limited paid parking despite Expedia saying none.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa

Walkable downtown base near Rideau Centre, the university, ByWard Market and Rideau station.

Amenities and check-in

Courtyard, lounge, free Wi-Fi and complimentary morning espresso; meals aren't offered.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Parking (extra charge)
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): CA$12 per room per night
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Swiss Hotel: from $148 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $148 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Swiss Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Swiss Hotel is An independent, adults-only 3-star boutique hotel in a historic downtown building in Ottawa, Canada.

Address: 89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa. Property ID: 1454903. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ottawa/swiss-hotel-1454903

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ottawa/swiss-hotel-1454903/2026-11-21/2-adults

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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.

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Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$254$267 on Expedia$13 less (5%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$317$343 on Expedia$26 less (8%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $148 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $292 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $440 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $625 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $793 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $941 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,086 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,231 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,376 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,521 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,673 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,839 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,985 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,133 USD

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A personable downtown base with excellent housekeeping, provided you can manage the stairs. An independent, adults-only 3-star boutique hotel in a historic downtown building, scored for what it is.

Swiss Hotel is an independent, adults-only 3-star boutique hotel that gets the important things right: cleanliness, comfortable beds and genuinely personal service. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming owner and well-kept rooms. We'd pick it for a car-free Ottawa break: Rideau Centre, the university and ByWard Market are within easy walking distance, while the lounge and courtyard give this small historic property more character than a standard chain hotel.

The compromises are mostly practical. Some rooms and bathrooms are compact, there's no elevator, and guests carry luggage upstairs. Don't expect a full-service hotel or breakfast spread; complimentary morning espresso is the perk here. Parking information conflicts across sites, although the hotel advertises limited paid spaces, so confirm directly. We'd skip it if stairs are difficult or extensive facilities matter.

  • Best for: Couples on a city break; Solo business travelers; Car-free downtown sightseeing

  • Watch out for: No elevator; luggage goes upstairs; Compact entry-level rooms; Confirm parking and late arrivals directly

  • Location: Walkable downtown base near Rideau Centre, the university, ByWard Market and Rideau station.

  • Rooms: Well-equipped, individually styled rooms with coffee facilities; smaller categories can feel tight.

  • Cleanliness: A clear strength, with repeated recent praise on Expedia and Tripadvisor.

  • Service: Warm, personal hosting; reception operates limited hours rather than around the clock.

  • Amenities: Courtyard, lounge, free Wi-Fi and complimentary morning espresso; meals aren't offered.

  • Fees and surprises: Adults-only and no elevator; the hotel lists limited paid parking despite Expedia saying none.

Axel's opinion of Swiss Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Swiss Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
  • Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 361 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ottawa International Airport: 21 min by taxi · National Gallery of Canada: 6 min by taxi · Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature: 8 min by taxi · Rideau Hall: 8 min by taxi · Bank of Canada Museum: 8 min by taxi · Aulde Dubliner & Pour House - ByWard Market, Ottawa ON: 8 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): CA$12 per room per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Parking (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Ottawa

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

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