Rideau Canal - 1 block
Elgin Street - 1 block
National Arts Centre - 3 blocks
Parliament Hill - 6 blocks
Byward Market - 10 blocks Ottawa International Airport (YOW): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 9 miles (14.4 km.)
Driving directions from Ottawa International Airport: Take the Airport Pkwy which becomes Riverside and then Bronson Ave. From Bronson, turn right onto Somerset St and then left onto Elgin St. From Elgin, turn right onto Cooper St. Hotel is on the left.
Getting there: The cheapest way to get downtown is by OC Transit which takes the buses-only Transitway for much of the route. Take Bus #97 from the Level 1 curb outside the arrivals area and get off at the corner of Albert St and Elgin St. Walk back to Elgin, turn right and walk 6 blocks to Cooper St. Turn left on Cooper and continue 1 more block. Cash fare is less than $5 CDN. Upon request, the airport shuttle bus drops off at the hotel for a fare in the $5–$15 CDN range. Taxis cost $16–$25 CDN. Rental cars, luxury sedans, and limousines all cost more than $36 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.
Getting around: This downtown location is convenient to many tourist attractions, as well as shops, restaurants, galleries, and entertainment venues so walking is the best way to get around. In winter, skating is a very popular way to zip up and down nearby Rideau Canal, stopping in at restaurants and businesses along the way. To explore more of the city, OC Transit runs both buses and trains, although the trains do not enter the downtown core. The nearest bus stop is a block away and single fares on OC Transit run less than $5 CDN. Fees subject to change without notice.