Where to Stay in Ottawa for Power Shift Canada 2009:

We, on the Powershift Logistics team, would like your visit in Ottawa to be as comfortable as possible. This means that you have a place to lay your head at night so you’re well rested for each important day of action. We encourage you to organize your sleeping arrangements well in advance. Start calling friends or that crazy second uncle of yours now to secure your space as a couch warmer. However, if you don’t have access to family or friends in the Ottawa area, we can help you find a place to stay in the following ways:

Hotel Discounts

Want an awesome discount on your hotel stay? Our logistics team has gotten a couple awesome deals for you.

a) The Westin Ottawa

Where: 11 Colonel By Drive ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N9H4

Price: *Special Deal* Rooms are available for $99.00 for either a room with a King-sized bed or two double beds (for two people). Additional persons for 10$, up to four people total. Follow this link to book today

b) Les Suites Hotel

Where: 130 Besserer Street ; Ottawa, ON ;  K1N 9M9

Price: *Special Deal* Suites available, including kitchen/living room, from $129.99 for up to 4 people (Queen size bed and pull out couch) or $169.99 for 4-6 people (2 bedroom suite).  Follow this link to book today and the PASSWORD is “powershift“.

Travel: Google Map to Les Suites

Common Space and Billeting

Common sleeping space is available for those traveling in groups or who are comfortable sleeping in a communal setting. The following link has a sign-up sheet for places and people who have offered up their buildings  and home to us. Please fill in this form

If you or someone you know who lives in the Ottawa area would be willing to open your house to billets, please let us know by emailing  billet@powershiftcanada.org

***’If you are under 18 or responsible for booking travel for youth under 18, please check with the possible venue to make sure they will be able to check-in by themselves***

When you are reviewing prices, please remember that these prices are for more then just one person.  Therefore, it is in your economic interest to book a room with fellow participants.

Other Accomadations

HOTELS

3. Novotel Hotel

Where: 33 Nicholas Street ; Ottawa, ON: K1N 9M9

Phone: 613-230-3033

Price: From $281 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Novotel Hotel

Special Offer: Book Online and we will plant a tree

Green Keys: 4

4. Travelodge Ottawa Downtown

Where: 486 Albert Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1R 5B5

Phone: 613-230-8055

Price: From $131.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Travelodge

Special Offers

Green Keys: 3

5. Days Inn Downtown Ottawa

Where: 319 Rideau Street : Ottawa, ON ; K1N 5Y4

Phone: 613-789-5555 or 1-800-DAYS-INN

Price: From $110.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Days Inn Downtown Ottawa

Green Keys: 3

6. Quality Hotel Downtown

Where: 290 Rideau Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 5Y3

Phone: 613-789-7511

Price: From $139.99 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to the Quality Hotel Downtown

Green Keys: 3

7. Econo Lodge Downtown

Where: 475 Rideau Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 5Z3

Phone: 613-789-3781

Price: From $84.95 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Econo Lodge

Green Keys: ?

8. Courtyard Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Where: 350 Dalhousie Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 7E9

Phone: 613-241-1000 or 1-800-341-2210

Price: From $149.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Map to Courtyard Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Green Keys: 4

9. Gasthaus Switzerland Inn

Where: 89 Daly Avenue ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 6E6

Phone: 613-237-0335 or 1-888-663-0000

Price: From $118.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Gasthaus Switzerland Inn

10. Best Western Cartier Hotel

Where: 131 Rue Laurier ; Gatineau, QC ; J8X 3W3

Phone: 819-770-8550 or 1-800-265-8550

Price: From $124.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to the Best Western Cartier Hotel

HOSTELS

1. The Old Jail Hostel

Where: 75 Nicholas Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 1A1

Phone: 613-235-2595

Price: From $33 to $150 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to the Old Jail Hostel

From the Airport: Take bus # 97 to the Rideau Centre. Get off on the MacKenzie King Bridge, walk east to the stairs. The hostel is located at the bottom of the stairs.

From the Bus Station: Take local bus #4 (Downtown) from the corner of Arlington and Kent St. to the Rideau Centre. Walk two blocks south. The hostel is on the left.

From the Train Station: Take bus #95 (Fallowfiled) to the Rideau Centre. Get off on the MacKenzie King Bridge, walk east to the stairs. The hostel is located at the bottom of the stairs.

2. Barefoot Hostel

Where: 455 Cumberland Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 7J8

Phone: 613-237-0335

Price: From $35.50 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Barefoot Hostel

3. Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Where: 203 York Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 5T7

Phone: (613) 241-3402  and 1-888-394-0334

Price: From $30.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Backpackers Inn

From the Bus Station: Take bus #4 (Downtown) to the Rideau Centre (5 minute walk from the Rideau Centre through the Byward Market to 203 York Street). Alternatively, $12 taxi or 45 minute walk. If coming from Montreal, ask driver before boarding bus to drop you off at University of Ottawa (7 minute walk to hostel).

From the VIA Train station: Take any bus #95 going downtown to MacKenzie King Bridge * 10 minute walk through Rideau Mall and Byward Market to doorstep. Alternatively, $15 taxi or 1 hour walk.

By Car: From Highway #417 take the Nicholas Street exit all the way to the end (Rideau Street). Turn right and go two blocks to King Edward Avenue. Turn left on King Edward Avenue and then take the next left onto York Street (203 York Street).

From the Airport: Take bus #97 (Kanata) to MacKenzie King Bridge * 10 minute walk through Rideau Mall and Byward Market to doorstep. Alternatively, $35 taxi or $12 airport shuttle bus to Courtyard Mariott Hotel (two minute walk from hotel).

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4. Laurier Guest House

Where: 329-323 Laurier Ave. East, ; Ottawa, ON ;

Phone: 613-238-5525

Price: From $33.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to the Laurier Guest House

Travel: Google Map to the Laurier Guest House

Price: From $33.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to the Laurier Guest House

5. YMCA Downtown Ottawa – 5. YMCA DOWNTOWN OTTAWA-Shenkman Residence

Where: 180 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, Canada

Phone: 1-613-237-1320

Price: From $45 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to YMCA Downtown Ottawa

BED AND BREAFAST

1. McGee’s Inn

Where:

Travel: Google Map to the YMCA Downtown Ottawa

BED AND BREAKFAST

1. McGee’s Inn

185 Daly Avenue ; Ottawa, Ontario ;  K1N 6E8

Phone: 1-800-262-4337 (North America) / 613- 237-6089 (in Ottawa)

Price: From $118 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to McGee’s INN

2. ByWard Blue Inn

2. ByWard Blue Inn

Where: 157 Clarence Street ; Ottawa, ON ;  K1N 5P7

Phone: 1-800-620-8810 or 613-241-2695

Price: From $79 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to ByWard Blue Inn

3. Byward Bed and Breakfast

3. Byward Bed and Breakfast

Where: 66a ParentStreet ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 7A9

Phone:

Where: 66a Parent Street ; Ottawa, ON ; K1N 7A9

Phone: (613) 241-3383 or 1-888-852-8544

Price: From $100.00 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Byward B and B

4. L’Auberge du Marché Bed and Breakfast

Where: 87 Guigues Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: (613) 241-6610 or 1-800-465-0079

Price: From $75 plus taxes per night

Travel: Google Map to Auberge

For More Bed and Breakfast Locations around downtown Ottawa, please visit http://www.bbottawa.com/ or http://bedsandbreakfasts.ca/ottawa.htm