I thought for sure I wrote a review for this place. Oh well, late entry. My wife and I took off for…read moreour combined anniversary/her birthday last August based on tons of comments and recommendations. This place wasn't good. It was fantastic. The front desk staff were all friendly and fluently bilingual. The checked us in, got us to our room and that's when things got better. We reserved a bigger room in the main hotel overlooking the park they have in the back, the A/C worked like a charm, the bed was comfortable, just a peaceful oasis for us. The hotel is also perfectly located to be able to walk to town within about 10 minutes so it was very convenient for us. We had reservations for breakfast and one dinner at their restaurant. The food at this place isn't good. It isn't even great. It is one of the best places we've ever eaten at. The 5 course dinner menu is probably one of the best we've ever had - this was as good as any place we visited in New York, New Orleans, some of the killers we visited in Victoria......... trust me, you will be blown away by the food, both breakfast and dinner. One afternoon my wife was getting ready so I went down to the bar for a quick drink and it was fantastic - great conversations with the bartender, the other guests who were all in a good mood, and great cocktails. Great service, friendly staff, this place does it all. All in all, I can only give this place 5 stars but it deserves at least 6. We will be back for sure.

I kept waiting for Inspector Ganache to walk through the door…read more What a lovely place. We stopped for a late lunch on Boxing Day after visiting with friends who live about 30 minutes further away from Ottawa. We were seated at a table overlooking the mill stream. The room was warm and welcoming on a snowy day. The waitress was charming in two languages. The menu was tempting. And the food was both presented beautifully and was fantastic. We shared paté de foie gras as a starter. My friend had a salad with magret de canard. I had a small steak with winter vegetables. Both were excellent but the magret was both more beautiful on the plate and tastier. We even ended up chatting with the lovely people at the next table who were celebrating a round birthday. If you're in Ottawa, make the trip to Wakefield. And let me know if you bump into Inspector Gamache.

Great little hill. It may be small but it's got great service. They got new snowmaking equipment in…read more2012 which was nice. The lines are long there and the food is overpriced like every other ski hill but it's still pretty good.

Brookstreet Hotel is a Four Diamond rated hotel in a business park outside Ottawa. Specifically, it…read moreis in Kanata. I have stayed in Four Star hotels in other countries, and I wouldn't consider this hotel to be on an upscale, top-notch level. The exterior and interior felt dated and unimaginative. The reception desk was hard to locate. Upon entering through the main doors, you must turn right, then left to check in. The waiting area, near the entrance, had hard, uncomfortable chairs, and sofas. I appreciated the secure, underground, parking garage, but there was a moment of panic when the key card didn't work once, and we were promptly given a replacement at the reception desk. That being said, the beds in the hotel room were quite comfortable. However, the rest of the room reinforced the dated feel. The bathroom was functional, but basic, featuring only a standard bathtub/shower combination, not the separate upscale shower or high-end fixtures one often finds in a Four Diamond hotel. We ordered room service twice, and both times the service was friendly and quick. The menu had a lot of variety, and the amount of food was plentiful, really even being enough for two people. I tried the fish and chips and the risotto and they were both good. We didn't dine in the main restaurant, but we did try to explore the leisure amenities. We wandered upstairs and saw the huge rooms used for conferences and wedding receptions. Unfortunately, the poor internal signage meant we couldn't easily find the pool and spa services.

Great hotel, everything I want: clean and quite…read more Large, well equipped business office and also not crazy expensive.

My stay at Fairmont Le Château Montebello was 100% fantastic!!! My family and I went for my…read morebrother's big birthday, a place where they all had been 11 years before. Didn't know what to expect with the world's largest log cabin, but it was a visit I would recommend for anyone seeking to enjoy 5-star service level in a extremely beautiful, historic facility that allows you to go "off the grid" and appreciate the analog recreational activities that this hyperfast digital world tries to crowd out of your bandwidth. From the moment entering the main gate diving through the forest, you recognize this massive western red cedar log cabin château will be something different, and nothing like my original preconception that it would be like the Biltmore in Ashville. Entering into the stupendous great hall lobby with stone central fireplaces at its core, no matter how tall and majestic, Le Château Montebello immerses you in a cozy, human scale. My room, with period-design furnishings, log wall, and window facing a green courtyard and glimpse of the Ottawa River, reminded me of my childhood Adirondack and Appalachian vacations decades ago. The bright, updated, modern, sleek bathroom however kept with the times. Should you need it, there was wifi and TV, but my focus was to allow myself to break away from the outside world, taking advantage of time with my family and what this true resort had to offer. Every day started with their amazing breakfast buffet, included with our room, that provided wonderful freshly prepared food, including local specialties. We regularly sat in the windowed section with its river view. During the day I took advantage of what the hotel included with my room - so many different options to spend your time: a spectacular indoor pool hall with hot tubs and sauna, a gym, a bike, an outdoor pool and hot tub, plus (my favorite) the mini golf course. (My real golfer family, who also played a round on their main golf course, laughed about it until they experienced it was tougher than it looked, but all around fun and perfect for kids of all ages!) Note - There are board games in the great hall, everything that will make a memorable experience for a family with kids. You'll notice throughout the hotel people walking around in the Château's white guest robes, given the many amenities to help you relax. Did take advantage of a massage at the spa (an extra charge), which really enabled any stress that I had to melt away. Must add, outstanding staff!!! They did everything to make this trip incredibly special. I wanted to give a surprise photo of my brother and me on his special birthday, which landed on a Saturday, and the only place nearby with an instant photo printing service was in Papineauville, but I didn't have access to the car. Understanding my predicament, the concierge arranged the hotel van take me there to make it happen! (Again, big thank you, guys!!!) The hotel offers wonderful events as well. The two I enjoyed were food related (of course): exhibit of wonderful local food businesses, which allowed delicious tastings and a filming of a finale of a Quebec TV's MasterChef Junior kid cooking competition. Every night, we met up at Bar "Le Foyer" in the great hall. allowing us time to together to appreciate the experience. We also had several dinners at the Château's various restaurants, as well as a lunch there outdoor. (Will separately review dinners at their Aux Chantignoles and The Grill BBQ and lunch at Le Riverain. Check out all my other Montebello food-related and outdoor activity reviews, too!) Come expecting to be transported to a way enjoying the quality of life disconnected to today's attention-grabbing, frenetic world and connected to those more simple, time-tested pleasures that endure and provide a well-deserved reprieve. Everything about my stay with my family provided one of those incredible memories of a lifetime! Cannot more highly recommend Fairmont Le Château Montebello!!!

If you are looking for an old and rustic experience in Canada, this may be an ideal property only…read moreif you are in the Montebello area of Quebec. I stayed here as part of the mid size group that occupied approximately 12% of the property'a guest rooms during the winter As this property is managed by the Fairmont hotel group, service standards are high here however, the service can only carry the experience so far as the property has seen better days. The entryway of the and common property areas and lobby are grand boasting this property as the largest log cabin built in the world With red cedars brought over from BC Your experience during your stay will be highly dependent upon which corridor or wing you are assigned to. I was originally placed in the newer renovated wing on the top floor however it smelled moldy to me (a sign of a water leak and insufficient proper restoration). I went to sleep, and approximately three hours later, I woke with a splitting headache and sinus congestion at 4 am in the morning. I attribute that to the possible mold and asked to be moved to another room which I was put into the Frontenac wing which was not renovated as shown in the pictures. The news recently highlighted that the owners of this property have been over extended and was forced by the courts to liquidate assets as this property was listed for sale. This property shows in its lack of proper upkeep and maintenance Respecting this property is an anchor for this area'a tourism industry, it is a shame sufficient Investments were not made to keep this property in good repair and standing There are numerous Fairmont properties that excel in providing the ultimate Canadiana experience however, I cannot recommend this property until a new buyer put sufficient resources to the proper maintenance of this historic castle. The Fairmont château Frontenac in Quebec city, stands out in comparison to this property. other Fairmont properties such as The Empress Hotel, in Victoria, the Banff Springs Hotel, the Jasper Park Lodge, the Fairmont, Château Lake Louise, and even city based properties in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver hotel offer a superior Canadiana resort experience

This is a newer hotel. While it's hard to give it a great rating, it's also hard to give it a good…read morerating as well. This hotel is one of those clean, budget hotels like Hampton Inn, Courtyard etc. The hotel itself is 4 floors, clean and provides great service. However, the gym is quite small (4 cardio machines) and it is just a continental breakfast and the dinner options are basically frozen/instant food, however there is plenty of fast food options and bars in the surrounding area. Verdict: If you're midway between Ottawa and Montreal, it's a decent place to stay for one night.

Solid clean hotel. Lots of parking just off Highway 417. Free breakfast clean rooms. Staff…read moreExcellent and bilingual

Nothing wrong with our stay at all. Clean room, clean bathroom. Room comes with a coffee maker,…read moremini fridge, and microwave. Comfortable bed and pillows. Friendly staff and workers. Complimentary breakfast includes waffles, sausage and/or bacon, oatmeal, danishes, breads, yogurt, juices, etc. you can also drink and eat at the bar they have downstairs. There is also a gym, meeting room, and small pool and hot tub. This place is only a half mile walk to the Canadian tire Centre, so it's a good place to stay if you're from out of town and want to catch a game or concert at the arena.

This is the most beautiful place. The rooms are clean,the gentleman is so accommodating!! He should…read morebe recognized for his hospitality.i highly recommend this hotel for any purpose. Lisa Fuller

Great atmosphere, clean and cozy. Owner is very pleasant and accommodating. Your able to rent…read morekayaks and jet skis. Watching the ships in the early morning or evening was my favorite. He also offers cute little cabins for more space. Grills are available for anyone's use. Just a great place for a quick stop over nite or a lengthy stay to enjoy some outdoor activities. Great, budget friendly place to stay

I want to thank Dawn & Sebastien for their unmatched hospitality. Even with a newly born they find…read morethe time to attend their guests in a genuine and caring way. I appreciate everything that was done for us and I would definitely recommend this to family, friends, yelp users and anybody looking to find a very peaceful place with attentive and helpful hosts. They even make you feel like at home before you get to Canada! Very professional and respectful. This is the type of place you would go back to just because of how well you were treated! The well kept room was fully stocked; towels, fridge, snacks, robes and shampoo/conditioner in bathroom, private deck, lots of privacy, among other things. They advise you where to go eat and even get you a discount at some restaurants, they have a tiki bar with speakers, a hammock, spacy yard setup (great for kids), etc. There are restaurants and bars walking distance so no need to worry about drinking and driving. They go out of their way to make you feel like at home. All in all I would recommend this to anybody looking to have a great getaway and as I write this I am debating what day I should come back to this beautiful place! Also, if you are into bungee jumping they help you schedule your jump at Great Canadian Bungee (4.6 stars) and help you save money by discounting the price if you stay here and do the jump!

Booking was extremely easy! Any questions I had I always received a quick response ! We are are…read morefrom NJ and she made everything simple. We first found them from Trip advisor she practically has 5 stars ! I have never been to a place where 99.99% of her reviews are all postive! Anyway we drove up here since we were going to Great Canadian Bungee , and this place is only about a 5 minute drive from the place. She did all the booking for us which was awesome ! We arrived and everything was perfect. The room was gorgeous we stayed at the fantasy suite. Had our own personal balcony , a mini kitchen and lounge area. The room was very clean no complaints at all. Did I say the decoration was gorgeous in our room ? Because it was ! They have a huge backyard and if you have kids they have a play set for them as well. They also have a little tiki bar in the backyard. The landscaping is wonderful thry have a little bit of everything for everyone . The village is about a 10-15 min walk no need to drive. She gave us her personal recommendations and they were also great. Dawn and Sebastian were very welcoming and make you feel like your at home . I would definitely recommend this place to anyone, a nice relaxing getaway.