The hotel is very modern and clean. We visited Ottawa for Winterlude and it was a short walk to the Rideau Canal Skateway. The hotel is close to Elgin Street and about a 15 minute walk to the Byward Market. Although the rooms were comfortable, they are VERY SMALL. I got a good deal on the room so it was worth it; but I would not pay full price for this tiny room.

Stayed here for two nights in January 2008 and really enjoyed this small but chic hotel. Upon arrival I was offered champagne at check-in and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The rooms are nicely decorated and comfortable - small but fine for a short stay.

Location-wise, I chose the hotel because it was within walking distance to my office. There really isn't much else in the immediate area but businesses and a few coffee shops. I also had breakfast at the hotel lounge and the food was quite good although slightly on the expensive side.

Overall, the hotel is nice and centrally located in the business area downtown. I paid the government rate per night which made it very affordable although if i had to pay the regular tourist rates, I may consider staying somewhere else.

Stayed here one night on our way through Ottawa. Upon arrival, we were offered a glass of sparkling wine and chocolates by a very polite front desk clerk. When we got to our room, we were pleased to find it to be very welcoming, although it was very, very, very small (barely enough space to set out our suitcases). The radio was turned on and the bed was turned down with chocolates left on the pillow. All the staff were very polite, including the valet and doorman ($21.00 for valet parking).

The only problem we had was the size of the room itself and the size of the bathroom - very tiny - although very well supplied. Lots of goodies provided (such as Q-tips), lotions and the like was very pleasing and we felt very pampered.

A friend and I went to ARC - The Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada for the weekend, in celebration of my 25th birthday. We were lucky enough to find a special-rate package that included admission to the National Gallery and The Musem of Civilization AND two-nights at ARC. Otherwise, it may have been a little pricey for us.

The hotel itself was beautiful and the service was incredible. We were offered champagne and chocolate at the front door, and the clerk at the front desk was pleasant and very helpful. The hotel itself was classy, though small... and overnight valet parking (with ina and out priveledges) was super cheap! ARC also offers smoking and non-smoking rooms, which is great for those of us who haven't kicked the habit.

Though we were out-and-about for most of the weekend, the time we spent at the hotel was peaceful and relaxing. Room service breakfast was fantastic, and the hotel was really quiet! Next time I am in Ottawa, I'll stay at ARC, and be sure to check out the lounge and library downstairs.

My only criticism of the hotel is that the television set was quite outdated... but it worked just fine. Overall I would say this is by far the nicest hotel we've ever stayed in. It was conveniently located, and again, the service was simply incredible!