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Reviews of Novotel Ottawa City Centre

4 out of 5
Novotel Ottawa City Centre
33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 836 out of 1602 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 458 out of 1602 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1602 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1602 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1602 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline, Sherbrooke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted great location we got it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay will be back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was peaceful and quiet the staff were very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

MECKY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the bedding and it’s so comfortable! However the front desk staff requires more training if they are new and can’t even handle the credit card deposit from the computer! My credit gone through the machine twice for the deposit but the staff kept saying it’s not. Thanks to another senior staff checked and said “ yes it’s gone through twice “. It actually stressed me out!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than no parking and valet it’s a great property and very close to everything downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tingyu

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to major tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff couldn’t be faulted but the amount of drug taking and homeless in the area surrounding the hotel was somewhat off putting
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 21 May 2024
Dear Fred, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough review of Novotel Ottawa City Centre.Bests, Front Desk Team

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was aging, but overall was reasonably
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 21 May 2024
hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough review of Novotel Ottawa City Centre.Bests, Front Desk Team

2/10 Terrible

Yuri

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot was under renovation and I had to park my car at a mall across the street. The hotel staff didn't mention about the parking situation until I ask him and didn't explain a thing about the facilities. The parking entrance of the mall was far made me walk quite long with a heavy luggage. Cooler in the hotel room wasn't working properly and water pressure in washroom was very weak.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yarrow, FORT MYERS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property inside and staff was excellent. Service good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 21 May 2024
Dear Yarrow, We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will continue to stay at Novotel Ottawa City Centre.Bests, Front Desk Team

6/10 Okay

Sevil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There definitely was a shortage of staff the front desk person and they waitress. We're not getting along and you could see it clearly. By the way, they interacted, there was no. Thank you for staying very, very poorly managed hotel. Breakfast was great, but when you stand in line for 10 minutes because there's only 1 person sitting. People cleaning tables serving and others are just standing here. Doing nothing does not make for a great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emery

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its right across from the Rideau Center with Simons and H&M steps away. It is a busy downtown area so a lot of people struggle around the area. The parking was a nightmare and so stressful. The bed was very comfortable. I didnt like that they didn’t refill the coffee, no creamers in the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property but needs a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, nice property and lots to see around the local area. With it being a downtown location there were some unsavory people in the general vicinity that made walking around feel a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rahul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, reasonably priced room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 16 May 2024
Dear Yash, We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will continue to stay at Novotel Ottawa City Centre.Bests, Front Desk Team

8/10 Good

Sean, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish quiet restful stay. Thank you to the staff. Very nice! I will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 16 May 2024
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your positive comments about our hotel. I am happy to hear that our staff made your stay pleasant. I would look forward to having you as our guest! Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time I have stayed here. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 16 May 2024
Dear Richard, Thank you for taking the time to review Novotel Ottawa City Centre. We are glad you were able to enjoy all our hotel has to offer.Regards, Front Desk Team

10/10 Excellent

zhonghua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dickson Tee Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Diana Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 13 May 2024
Dear Selene, We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very pleased to read how much you enjoyed some aspects of your stay and especially the hotel's location.We look forward to welcoming you back next time your travel plans include The Novotel Ottawa!Regards, Front Desk Team

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No info given about dinning options. The pool was very cold. The suit was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 16 May 2024
Dear Ingrid, We are happy that you liked some aspects of your stay like the room and the cleanliness. looking forward to welcoming you back. Bests, Front Desk Team

8/10 Good

Arnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed is comfortable. However, the air-con is unable to adjust the temperature.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 16 May 2024
Dear Arnie, We very thank you much for your review of our hotel. It is always our pleasure to serve our guests and make their stay more satisfying. However, I am so sorry that your experience with AC did not meet your expectations. It is unfortunate you didn't call reception; our duty manager could have easily solved this inconvenience. Despite the detail you mentioned above, I trust overall you had an enjoyable stay with us at The Novotel Ottawa and I truly hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back.Bests, Front Desk Team

8/10 Good

Emilie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located in the heart of Ottawa. The hotel feels fresh and updated overall, however i will say the 2 dbl bed room felt small and cramped - with the front door opening right onto the closet door. There was little space between the beds. The room had a view of a rooftop - less than desirable. In Unfortunately our toilet felt wobbly and the sink filled up with water - clearly in need of maintenance. The hotel provides a top sheet separately - not in the bed, personally i am a flat/top sheet enthousiaste and don't like sleeping just with a comforter (must be a generational thing) The pool area is shared with the adjacent hotel - the hot tub has been built over with a makeshift deck - obviously with no intention of coming back. Gym was well equipped for a couple days stay with the basic equipment and machines. Ottawa has a growing homeless problem and the hotel does a good job at keeping them at bay, but there is only so much they can do. They were no bother to hotel guests, just sitting around. I'd stay again, but would request a better floor/view/room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 13 May 2024
Dear Emilie, We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very pleased to read how much you enjoyed some aspects of your stay and especially the hotel's location.We look forward to welcoming you back next time your travel plans include The Novotel Ottawa!Regards, Front Desk Team

8/10 Good

Melissa, Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonfils

Best
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s very inconvenient to send your customers to another parking lot at a random location without indications as to how to get there while also charging for that parking. Also, staff was not considerate to all this, didn’t try to help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 13 May 2024
Dear Linda, we appreciate you taking your time and leaving a comment regarding the stay. Please be advised kindly that the hotel doesn't own parking and there is public parking belonging to Indigo below us with a fee which is temporarily closed because of their maintenance. Another paid option is just in front of the hotel door that belongs to Rideau Centre Mall. We apologize if this caused any inconvenience.We hope to see you again. Bests, Front Desk Team

10/10 Excellent

Jhai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accessible to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 16 May 2024
Dear Jhai, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent visit to our hotel. We appreciate your comments and vital feedback. We are always striving to do our best for our guests and your experience will ensure we do just that.Bests, Front Desk Team

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ling

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 13 May 2024
Dear Tsz, Thank you so much for your positive comments about our hotel. I am happy to hear that our staff made your stay pleasant. I would look forward to having you as our guest! Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

Rachid

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk is extremely efficient and professional, they answer your every need quickly and with a smile. Very welcoming, I would recommend this placd to others and would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 13 May 2024
Dear Rachid, Thank you for your detailed remarks. Your comments help us increase our learning and give us the opportunity to review our standards and levels of service. I hope we will have the pleasure of serving you again in the near future.Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

6/10 Okay

Arden

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is great in terms of infrastructure and location but it definitely seems like they want to suck dollars out of you wherever possible. From charging for early check in to threatening a charge if you take the hotel shampoo and asking $1.00 extra for additional coffee pods, as a customer it was just a bit too in your face. Consequently it didn't feel as welcoming as I had hoped (the assumption that customers will steal or take advantage of services was off putting).
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 13 May 2024
Hello Arden, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments concerning your stay at the Novotel Ottawa City Centre. Excellent service is what we strive to be known for; therefore, your feedback is extremely important as it enables us to continually improve our service and provide a memorable experience to our valued guests.hope to see you again, Bests, Front Desk Team

6/10 Okay

julia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was on the same floor as the pool and last night I was woken up by the overpowering smell of chlorine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Front Office Team on 13 May 2024
hi Julia, Thanks for commenting about your stay and we are sorry if your experience did not meet your expectations. we will share this message with the concerned department for further consideration. Bests, Front Desk Team

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very very mad at our experience i require a call back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Byron D

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a fire on lower floor about noon. No offer to relocate until late in evening after dark. Poor management of whole situation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 7 May 2024
Dear Byron, unfortunately on May 4, we experienced an unplanned power outage from Hydro Ottawa, because their equipment had an issue that caused our fire alarm to go off. In the beginning they advised that it might take 2 hours to fix however later we were advised that it would take more than 6 hours, and that is why we decided to relocate our guests except the ones who decided to stay that night at our property. once again we are sorry for the experience however we appreciate your understanding that the situation was out of our hands and we did our best to relocate and manage the situation. We thank you again for sharing your feedback and we hope you give us another chance to serve you better in your next visit. Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

8/10 Good

Jocelyne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved at Novotel but when we got at the hotel there was no electricity but they offered the option to go to Westin hotel.I really liked my stay at Westin. So my evaluation was for Westin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 7 May 2024
Dear Jocelyne, unfortunately on May 4, we experienced an unplanned power outage from Hydro Ottawa, because their equipment had an issue that caused our fire alarm to go off. In the beginning they advised that it might take 2 hours to fix however later we were advised that it would take more than 6 hours, and that is why we decided to relocate our guests except the ones who decided to stay that night at our property. once again we are sorry for the experience however we appreciate your understanding that the situation was out of our hands and we did our best to relocate and manage the situation. We thank you again for sharing your feedback and we hope you give us another chance to serve you better in your next visit. Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

2/10 Terrible

Mohaj

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Power outage, fire alarm. Not restful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 7 May 2024
dear Peter, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. unfortunately on May 4, we experienced an unplanned power outage from Hydro Ottawa, because their equipment had an issue that caused our fire alarm to go off. In the beginning they advised that it might take 2 hours to fix however later we were advised that it would take more than 6 hours, and that is why we decided to relocate our guests except the ones who decided to stay that night at our property. once again we are sorry for the experience however we appreciate your understanding that the situation was out of our hands and we did our best to relocate and manage the situation. We thank you again for sharing your feedback and we hope you give us another chance to serve you better in your next visit. Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a power outage when we arrived. The hotel transferred us to a nearby hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 7 May 2024
Dear Dan, unfortunately on May 4, we experienced an unplanned power outage from Hydro Ottawa, because their equipment had an issue that caused our fire alarm to go off. In the beginning, they advised that it might take 2 hours to fix however later we were advised that it would take more than 6 hours, and that is why we decided to relocate our guests except the ones who decided to stay that night at our property. once again we are sorry for the experience however we appreciate your understanding that the situation was out of our hands and we did our best to relocate and manage the situation. We thank you again for sharing your positive score and we hope you give us another chance to serve you better in your next visit. Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

2/10 Terrible

Nuka

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for a date night with my spouse for a special occasion. Waited several hours to check in because they were rerouting the entire fully booked hotel to another hotel because of water issues. We didn't get to the new hotel until 11:00 PM. No refund. By this point, we were so exhausted that we went to bed. Very expensive and needlessly expensive date night. We will not stay at Novotel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 7 May 2024
Dear Nuka, unfortunately on May 4, we experienced an unplanned power outage from Hydro Ottawa, because their equipment had an issue that caused our fire alarm to go off. In the beginning they advised that it might take 2 hours to fix however later we were advised that it would take more than 6 hours, and that is why we decided to relocate our guests except the ones who decided to stay that night at our property. once again we are sorry for the experience however we appreciate your understanding that the situation was out of our hands and we did our best to relocate and manage the situation. We thank you again for sharing your feedback and we hope you give us another chance to serve you better in your next visit. Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager

8/10 Good

ronald, vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location! Could use better tp and tissue. Also filtered water available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Novotel was exceptional from start to finish. The welcoming staff, elegant room, and impeccable amenities made for an unforgettable experience. Every interaction was characterized by warmth and professionalism, and the hotel's ideal location allowed for easy exploration of the area. We left feeling rejuvenated and pampered, eager to return for future travels. Thank you, Novotel, for a truly memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Sona Abbasi on 8 May 2024
Dear Milan, What a great review. Thank you for your amazing comments! It has given me great pleasure to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at The Novotel Ottawa and we are so proud that you felt our team were friendly and welcoming and looked after you during your time with us. Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do and it is always very rewarding when guests take the time to give us such great feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back next time your travel plans include The Novotel Ottawa! Bests, Sona AbbasiFront Office Manager