Ottawa Downtown Cozy Guesthouse

Location: 517 Besserer St, Ottawa, ca

Star Rating: 7.8 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Non-smoking throughout
• Allergy-free room
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• CCTV outside property
• Access to health care professionals
• Security alarm
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Queen Room

  The double room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Deluxe Double Room

  The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Luxury Quadruple Room

  In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Deluxe Double Room

  The double room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Superior Queen Room

  Guests can make meals in the kitchen that features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The double room features air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Guest Reviews

• Claire (9/5): - L’établissement est situé tout proche du centre ville.
• victoria (8/5): -
• mahad (7/5): -
• Thamara (7/5): Very cute but try to stay on the middle level for the best comfort. - The house was so cute and the common areas were very cozy. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. The only thing was we were at the top floor and the bathroom on this floor was very small and also dirty. Could be that the rest of the guests were guilty for this mess but it did make it hard to feel comfortable taking a shower. The last day we ended up going to the downstairs bathroom just because the upstairs was full of hairs on the floor. Also, maybe because we were on the top floor, but we killed two huge spiders that were on the wall.
• Markéta (8/5): -
• Camille (8/5): - Facilité de communication et instructions claires Logement plutôt propre Nous avons pu visiter à pieds depuis le logement
• Mouelhi (2/5): -
• Catherine (4/5): Décevant - Facile d’accès et stationnement gratuit. Lit confortable. Il y avait des chenilles dans la salle de bain, beaucoup de toiles d’araignées dans la chambre (même une araignée écrasée). Il n’y avait pas d’air climatisé, alors que c’était dans l’annonce. Lorsque j’ai demandé, ils m’ont dit qu’ils allaient venir le jour même et ne sont jamais passés mettre l’air climatisé. Au 3e étage, il faisait super chaud et il y avait une forte odeur de refermé. Les tapis de l’étage sont tachés. La douche est soit brûlante, soit gelée. Celle du 3e étage n’était pas propre, nous avons pris celle du 2e. La chambre n’avait pas l’air de ce que nous avons réservé en ligne,
• Adrien (7/5): -
• Borokinni (10/5): - Quiet and clean, good location, accessible to necessary stores and restaurants The towels were too small
• Wang (10/5): - The property itself: clean and smell fresh; bed mattress comfortable. There is lots of parking space around the house. Also the location is close to the embassy area, and in walking range to the downtown of Ottawa. The host responded my request and question quickly. It’s a good place to stay when visiting Ottawa.
• ileana (7/5): -
• Simran (7/5): -
• Isabelle (9/5): -
• Emeline (7/5): Good value for money - The check-in was very easy and smooth, the room is big, and the house corresponds to the description. Each room has an individual lock, which is easy to use. The area is quiet. As it is a house with several rented rooms, we can hear the other guests in the corridors and on the stairs. The room was correct, but could be slightly cleaner.
• Anthony Gérard (8/5): -
• Smith (10/5): -
• Seydou (9/5): -
• Cooper (1/5): Dirty, uncomfortable, loud, disappointing. - My partner and I chose this place because the reviews said it was clean and quiet and we found it was neither of those. We were kept up by excessive noise from a group of people until 2am, and also from 6am onward. The main floor bathroom is unusable, we found mouse poop in the kitchen, and the upstairs bathroom does not look like it has been cleaned recently. We left after the first night.
• Ling (10/5): -
• Brianna (8/5): - The room and rest of the common areas were very clean. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a reasonably priced place to stay in the city.
• Xixian (7/5): -
• Leo (8/5): Simple, safe and fairly priced - No breakfast served, but you can make it yourself. The whole lower level is a nice shared use area with a living room and a well-equiped kitchen, which are available any time of the day. This is not a hotel, it is a house converted into a guesthouse. The rooms are simple, not "deluxe" as advertized. But considering the price, it is fine - a good value for the money. Location is fine, on a quiet residential street, and it takes just about 20 minutes by foot to get to most attractions.
• Katia (1/5): J’ai du faire une demande d’annulation, à deux reprises on m’a dit qu’ils ne pouvaient pas accepter mais que e n’était p - Bien, avant même mon séjour, la communication était difficile avec le personnel. De plus, je n’ai pas eu des réponses claires et honnête. Donc, malgré que j’ai perdu mon argent, j’ai préféré ne pas utiliser les services de l’hôtel Ottawa Downtown Cozy Guesthouse! Que cet établissement n’a pas de personnel qui parle français. Que cet établissement accuse Booking au lieu d’assumer. Que cet établissement profite de toutes les occasions pour faire de l’argent au détriment de sa clientèle.
• Mohammaed (4/5): -
• Harena (8/5): -
• Gurdeep (6/5): - The hosts were very responsive. The location is also very good.
• Théramène (8/5): -
• Frederic (8/5): -
• ilyes (10/5): -
• Louis Bazin (1/5): -
• mark anthony (9/5): - Host is very accommodating. Everything is nice and clean. Very near the city center Shared bathroom. But its ok
• Carolyne (2/5): -
• Troyjan (10/5): wonderful - its cheap and very accessible downtown the house is quite old but is all good
• Romane (6/5): - Localisation pas trop loin ( 2klm centre ), quartier calme et proche des restaurants + cafés À mon arrivée vers 17h, ma chambre n’était pas prête et n’avait pas été nettoyée après le précédent client. Après avoir contacté le propriétaire, une personne a été envoyée pour faire le ménage. Cependant, une fois sur place, elle a commencé par nettoyer d’autres chambres inoccupées, me laissant attendre jusqu’à 18h30 pour pouvoir accéder à la mienne. Pendant ce temps, le propriétaire m’a simplement demandé de patienter, expliquant que la personne était occupée à nettoyer des chambres… vides. De plus, il était impossible de régler le chauffage : la chambre était beaucoup trop chaude, au point où j’ai dû laisser la fenêtre ouverte pour pouvoir la rendre supportable.
• noor (4/5): Décevant car a du potentiel mais manque de transparence et de réactivité - Le chauffage de la chambre était beaucoup trop élevé, nous sommes arrivées dans la chambre et la fenetre extérieure était grande ouverte en plein mois de février. Il faisait des températures négatives à l'extérieur et c'était pourtant le seul moyen de réussir à dormir sans mourir de chaud. On a essayé de contacter la propriétaire qui ne nous a jamais répondu. Nous ne pouvions pas régler le chauffage nous-même. La chambre ne fermait pas la première nuit, c'est après sollicitation qu'un réparateur est passé le lendemain pour résoudre le problème. Pas très sécuritaire
• Eveline (9/5): -
• Birutė (10/5): Perfect! - Well located, clean and really cozy. Really liked the shared spaces, very comfortable. Short walk to supermarkets and restaurants, Parliament is only 10 min by bus No: 19 just in front of the house. Two people can use the public transport 2-1 Day pass on Sat/Sun.
• Benoîte (7/5): Endroit central et pratique avec un certain charme, mais qui mériterait un bon entretien. - Super bien situé, parking gratuit, grande chambre. Manque de ménage et d’entretien de la maison (chaises dévissées, plinthe électrique dangereuse) et de la chambre Aurora (tapis et divan tâchés)
• FATIME (1/5): A fuir!!!! - Rien Nous sommes très déçus de notre séjour. L’annonce était trompeuse : il n’était absolument pas précisé que nous partagerions la maison avec d’autres personnes. En réalité, il s’agit d’une maison où seule une chambre est privatisée, avec des toilettes partagées, ce qui n’était pas clair au moment de la réservation. De plus, l’hôte s’est montré peu réactif à nos messages, ce qui n’a pas aidé à améliorer la situation. Mais le point le plus problématique reste la propreté, qui est tout simplement inacceptable. Les draps ne semblaient pas avoir été changés, les moquettes étaient tachées, et le canapé censé servir de second couchage était dans un état lamentable. Nous avons également constaté un important problème d’humidité dans le logement, rendant l’atmosphère désagréable et peu saine. Nous ne recommandons pas cet hébergement en l’état.
• Sophie (7/5): Facile à trouver - Facile d’entrer Salle de bain malpropre Prix annoncé 50$ Prix final 95$ ! 45$ de frais de ménage!
• Martin (5/5): -
• Chimonnet christ yanice (6/5): -
• WADE (8/5): -
• Josue (7/5): -
• Lalla F (10/5): -
• Alla (3/5): -
• Koffi (10/5): La situation géograpgique du lieu et l'acces est vraiment simple et sécurisé - La tranquillité et la bonne conduite des autres occupants étaient très appréciés. L’accès sécurisé des portes montrent une bonne organisation. Le parking aussi est très apprécié. La propriété de l’hôtel est impressionnante. J'ai fait quand des séjour dans des hôtels a Ottawa, mais j'ai vraiment aimé celui la. Le cout aussi n'est pas ci pire .
• Joshua (3/5): It wasn’t pleasant - The heater wasn’t working throughout our stay and I had a 3 year old daughter who had cold . The response from the staff(host) was late and it wasn’t fixed . My daughter had to sleep in the cold all night and we had to check out early . The water wasn’t hot either so me and my family didn’t have out bath before .
• Musa (9/5): - The location is great It's close to restaurants and supplies Nothing really
• Daniel (8/5): -
• Dario Francesco (4/5): Pessimo, almeno il letto era comodo - Niente da dire Strati di polvere ovunque, tappeto tagliato in modo maldestro, cabina armadio usata come deposito di oggetti sporchi, pavimento della doccia incrostato
• chantal (9/5): - Tout Rien
• Camille (10/5): -
• Johnathan (10/5): - Great place if you're looking for an affordable place to stay. The beds were comfortable and it was a quiet area. And not too far of a drive from the main downtown area. If you like coffee there's a really good Ethiopian coffee shop a few minutes around the corner.
• Brian (5/5): -
• Lily (8/5): -
• Tania (10/5): Great place to stay - Nice and clean
• Monday (10/5): - Is perfect Nothing
• Alice (9/5): -
• Maksim (8/5): -
• Po-Chung (8/5): - 房間很大 停車場很方便 浴室有時候比較不足
• Sara (10/5): -
• Frederic (10/5): -
• Sarah (8/5): -
• Maria (7/5): Not luxury, but very pleasant :) - The bed was comfortable, and the check-in was super easy. Overall a good value for money! The shared downstairs spaces are definitely the prettiest areas, not quite achieved in the individual bedroom. There was a water spot on the ceiling that strongly resembled mold (I can't be certain). The bathroom also was a little dirty, but it could have just been from the other guests sharing the quarters. I also think that calling the room "luxury" sets a certain expectations that is not met upon arrival.
• Aida (4/5): - Le lit est confortable et la cuisine équipée La propriété Les tapis sont trop salles. Les grosses tâches ne donnent pas envie franchement.
• Sarah-Eve (10/5): -
• Liam (9/5): -
• Niklas (8/5): -
• JITHIN JOY (3/5): Not good for families. Location and parking is best. Dark linen provided to cover dirt. - The location of the property is good. The inside structure generates a feel of traditional architecture. The kitchen and bathroom were clean, eventhough it is shared. We booked almost one month before the stay. Still had an horrible expeeience during first night of the stay. The linens smells sweaty and had a very bad smell, pillow covers, mattress cover, bed sheets, throws all smelled really bad and I had to pull out all and dumb it in the corner. Since the tube heater is a very old model, I had to use the available towels to cover my kids from cold. They provided only 2 towels for 4 member family for the stay of 3 nights. Even after contacting the property and booking.com CC there were no response till next day noon, which ruined my holiday mood for the day, adding to which there were snow storm warning for the day. After multiple attempts got response from property that they will send someone to replace the linen. Even after replacing, the linens doesnt smell pleasant, but still had to adjust as booking.com didnt had any budget rooms near my location and of course last minute booking cost were higher for other properties. The linen used are dark in color to cover up the stains and dirt. There was a white color linen and pillow cover in the shelf which too had visible dirt marks and foul smell (smelt like someone used and kept for personal use for a very long time) There were no napkins or kitchen tissues provided. Privacy is also a concern as we could hear people talking in the next room.
• Chris (5/5): -
• Camille (10/5): -
• Veikko (10/5): - Kaikki tarvittava, keittiö ja oleskelutilat.
• Dheeraj (5/5): - Room was clean Easily available parking Quiet and comfortable Lights not working in the room.. all evening and night, i was in dark.
• Miriam (8/5): -
• Green (4/5): Ok for a night, but overall very mediocre for the cost. - Room was way way too hot, even with the window open when it was -10. Bathroom was tiny and felt more like a shared university house.
• Pirie (8/5): Cosy house perfect for solo or couple travellers :) - Really lovely, well kept house ideal for solo or couples travelling. Well equipped with kitchen utensils and lovely living/dining area.
• James (7/5): -
• Gordon (10/5): -
• bernice (8/5): -
• Sanjana Sanjeev (7/5): -
• Lisa (8/5): We absolutely loved our stay. The house itself was cozy with a unique charm and the location is great wit a lot of resta - The property was extremely Cozy. The room was comfortable and you have full access to the kitchen and living room. The bathroom was shared with other guests but that was no problem at all. Your room has its own locks so everything was sucure. There is also parking right next to the house. No complaints.😊
• celestine (10/5): - Excellent excellent. Je recommande. RAS
• Olatunji (8/5): -
• Ousmane Camus (9/5): - La propreté, le calme
• Rubens (9/5): -
• Goma (10/5): -
• Matthew (10/5): -
• Rubens (8/5): -
• HERVE (4/5): - Rien du tout rien
• Gilchrist (8/5): C’était vraiment très bien. 🙂 - Les photos correspondaient à la réalité. Rien de particulier, j’ai aimé mon séjour.
• Pierre (8/5): Sejour conforme aux attentes. - Le logement a un excellent rapport qualité-prix. Nous avons eu une très bonne chambre et cela correspond parfaitement aux photos.
• ADEOLU ADEKANMI (10/5): - The location is top notch Environment
• Amara (7/5): overall very reasonably priced and other guests were quiet-nice that there were no babies or kids - location nice, within walking distance to university, cafes, and shopping didn't realize the photo was a shared living room, thought it was part of our room, need boot trays for winter, people kept their boots on while going up and down stairs, carpets need shampooing, and air too hot and dry
• Mohammed (10/5): - The location was very accessible. Instructions were clear. Room was clean, quiet, and big. Bathroom was easily accessible. Probably nothing. If I am to net pick, it would be that maybe it is better to have water bottles in the fridge as complementary for the guests.
• Katerie (7/5): - C’était super bien . Juste que je ferais un peu plus de ménage pour que ce soit plus propre. Comme la porte d’entrée vers la poignée est très sale. Et la salle de bain, faudrait nettoyer un peu plus. Comme les plaintes et la porte aussi. Mais sinon, nous avons bcp aimé cet endroit .
• Wangmo (10/5): Had a pleasant stay - Convenient location, nice room
• Sami (7/5): -
• Marcel (9/5): I would stay again - Great place to stay Walking distance to downtown Ottawa Free parking Comfy bed Shared bathroom and shower Safe quiet neighborhood I would highly recommend Shared bathroom

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