About Alt Hotel Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa is a hotel located in the recently revitalised centre of Ottawa, Canada.
Each hotel room features Egyptian cotton bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms, along with a flat-screen television and a desk. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Hair dryers, ironing boards, irons, and bath towels are provided.
The hotel has a fitness centre, which is always open. Front desk service is also provided 24 hours a day. A shared lounge, a business centre, and banquet and meeting facilities are available. Other services offered include daily maid service, dry cleaning, and currency exchange.
Alt Hotel Ottawa is home to the Altecetera Cafe. It is open around the clock and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Fresh local ingredients are used whenever possible in the dishes.
Guests of the hotel can visit area attractions like Parliament Hill, the National War Memorial, andRideau Canal.
Positive Reviews
positive:
The Rooms Are Modern and Comfortable
Guests all agree that this hotel, which was constructed relatively recently, has modern, comfortable rooms. Several guests said that they loved the spaciousness of the rooms and the beds themselves. They also commented that the decor is bright and inviting.
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The Hotel is Clean and Green
Guests all agree that this entire hotel is very clean. The rooms are serviced regularly, and even the common areas of the building are kept up well. Many guests also love the fact that it is an environmentally-friendly, or “green,” hotel.
positive:
The Location is Excellent
Several guests commented on the fact that this hotel is centrally located for both business and sight seeing. You can walk to many of the city's best attractions, as well as local markets and shops. There are also public transportation access points nearby.
Negative Reviews
negative:
You Will Hear a Lot of Noise
One of the biggest complaints guests have about this hotel is that soundproofing was neglected during the construction process. The walls, ceilings, and floors are seemingly not insulated for sound at all. Several guests said that they could hear other guests above, below, or adjacent to them showering, talking, or watching television.
negative:
The Hotel is a Work in Progress
Many guests feel that this hotel is still a work in progress. Several guests mentioned it having an unfinished feel, with sparse decorations and a lot of construction still going on. It lacks the homey atmosphere of many other hotels.
negative:
Many Rooms Don't Have Good Views
Many guests have mentioned that their rooms did not have good views of the city. Several said that all they could see were the walls of the buildings next door to the hotel.