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The Westin Ottawa

11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 9H4
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About us

With 27 meeting rooms and over 47,200 square feet of versatile space, The Westin Ottawa sets the tone for successful business gatherings here in the nation's capital. Our hotel's Grand Ballroom is the largest Four Diamond ballroom in the city, measuring over 16,000 square feet; additional venues include the Governor General Ballroom, as well as several intimate meeting rooms. We also offer direct access to the Shaw Centre (formerly known as the Ottawa Convention Centre). Under the leadership of Executive Chef Geoffrey Morden, our culinary team creates delectable, full-service catering, guaranteed to energize your meeting attendees. And our impeccable location in downtown Ottawa, just 20 minutes from the airport, eliminates the stress of business travel.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandWestin
Built1983
Renovated2024
Total meeting space48,700 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms492
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
5 Green Keys

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 13 - Oct 10Apr 19 - Jun 20Jan 18 - Jan 31Oct 18 - Nov 21
Shoulder season
Feb 01 - Mar 07Nov 22 - Dec 12Aug 09 - Aug 22
Low season
Jun 21 - Aug 08Jan 01 - Jan 17Mar 08 - Mar 21Aug 23 - Sep 12Dec 13 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
48,700 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,650 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
33
Second largest room
12,750 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
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Newfoundland / Nova Scotia
1,080 sq. ft.
27 x 40 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
75
33
50
75
45
30
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Nova Scotia
540 sq. ft.
27 x 20 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
54
16
30
54
24
18
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Newfoundland
540 sq. ft.
27 x 20 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
54
16
30
54
24
18
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Prince Edward Island
330 sq. ft.
26 x 12 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
20
12
20
20
12
12
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New Brunswick
540 sq. ft.
27 x 20 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
40
16
30
40
21
18
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Quebec
1,125 sq. ft.
26 x 43 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
80
36
60
80
54
36
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Nunavut
755 sq. ft.
24 x 32 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
75
22
50
75
30
24
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Alberta
680 sq. ft.
27 x 25 sq. ft.
9.6 ft.
50
16
40
50
27
18
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Provinces/Confederation Ballroom
16,650 sq. ft.
85 x 193 sq. ft.
19.2 ft.
1500
-
1120
1500
860
-

Meeting room floor plans

Provinces Ballroom Download PDF
Provinces Ballroom
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Provinces II
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British Columbia / Manitoba
Newfoundland / Nova Scotia Download PDF
Newfoundland / Nova Scotia
Governor General I Download PDF
Governor General I
Governor General III Download PDF
Governor General III

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
492
Suites
25

Location

Getting Here

Access from the Ottawa International Airport is a scenic 20-minute drive along the Rideau Canal.
Distance from airport 9.32 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( CA$30.00/day )
Valet parking
( CA$55.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

The Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal
Historical landmark
0 kms
The Rideau Canal is a chain of beautiful lakes, rivers and canals winding 202 km from Kingston, at the head of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa, Canada's capital city. One of Canada's historic canals, the Rideau is maintained and operated by Parks Canada to preserve and present the canal's natural and historic features, as well as to provide a navigable channel for boaters. The Rideau Canal, also known as the Rideau Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario on Lake Ontario. The canal was opened in 1832 as a precaution in case of war with the United States and is still in use today, with most of its original structures intact. The canal system uses sections of major rivers, including the Rideau and the Cataraqui, as well as some lakes. It is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America, and in 2007, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ottawa, ON, CA K1S 5B8
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Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill
Historical landmark
3 mins
Welcome to Parliament Hill – a symbol of national pride for Canadians and one of the most significant heritage sites in Canada! It is the place where our nation was first created at Confederation, and it continues to shape and define us through the work that happens here. Parliament Hill is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings — the parliament buildings — serves as the home of the Parliament of Canada and contains a number of architectural elements of national symbolic importance. Parliament Hill attracts approximately 3 million visitors each year. Originally the site of a military base in the 18th and early 19th centuries, development of the site into a governmental precinct began in 1859, after Bytown was chosen by Queen Victoria as the capital of the Province of Canada.
Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON, CA K1A 0A9
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Rideau Canal
Rideau Canal
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Rideau Centre Shopping Mall
Rideau Centre Shopping Mall
Shopping
0 kms
If you’re looking for great shopping in Ottawa, look no further than Rideau Centre! 180 of the biggest names in fashion, beauty, accessories, electronics and entertainment and more in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Come see what’s in store!
50 Rideau Street
Suite 300
Ottawa, ON, CA K1N 9J7
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Major's Hill Park
Major's Hill Park
Park
3 blks
Between events, the park is a calm oasis in downtown Ottawa, and the perfect spot to take a break between visits to the ByWard Market and nearby museums and galleries. This park features some of the best lookouts in Ottawa, offering stunning views of the Ottawa Locks on the Rideau Canal, the Ottawa River and the Parliament Buildings. Take a stroll through the park’s stately trees, over its rolling lawns and winding pathways, and learn about its history through a series of interpretation panels. Major’s Hill Park is an exceptional site to see tulips blooming in the spring.
Ottawa, ON
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National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada
Museum
6 mins
The National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada's national art museum. The museum's building takes up 46,621 square metres, with 12,400 square metres of space used for exhibiting art; making the museum one of the largest art museums in North America by exhibition space.
380 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON, CA K1N 9N4
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National Arts Centre
National Arts Centre
Theater
2 mins
The National Arts Centre is a Canadian centre for the performing arts located in Ottawa, Ontario, between Elgin Street and the Rideau Canal. The National Arts Centre was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2006.
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON, CA K1P 5W1
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Byward Market
Byward Market
Shopping
1 min
The ByWard Market is Ottawa’s number one tourist attraction, and is the premier destination for shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and professional services for residents and visitors. While you're in the heart of the city don't miss the opportunity to visit the historical ByWard Market. Unique eclectic shops, boutiques and restaurants offer something for everyone. Experience the small neighbourhood feel in secluded courtyards or find high quality, trend setting products on our bustling streets. Unique shops, restaurants and nightclubs surround a thriving outdoor market featuring fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables and local artisans.
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Museum of Nature
Museum of Nature
Museum
3 kms
Canada is all about nature. The beautiful vistas and wildlife you expect to see, you WILL see at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Just minutes from Parliament Hill, the Museum features world class galleries: See iconic mammals, Canada’s original collection of dinosaur fossils; an enormous blue whale skeleton; and a new Arctic Gallery, opening June 2017. 3D movies, special exhibitions, guided tours and workshops available. Group rates (min.15 ppl). Beautiful and dramatic venues for events. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History
Museum
2 kms
Gorgeous architecture and world-renowned exhibitions convene to create Canada’s most-visited museum. Located on the banks of the Ottawa River — with a stunning view of Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and downtown Ottawa — the Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization) provides detailed insight into 20,000 years of human history. Let your eyes wander high into the sky as you take in the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles, walk through the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about Canadian history ever created, and sit back to enjoy a CINÉ+ film. Have your little ones in tow? They’ll love the on-site Canadian Children’s Museum, filled with hands-on games and exhibits.
100 Laurier St
Gatineau, ON, CA
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Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature
Museum
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Canadian Aviation and Space Museum
Canadian Aviation and Space Museum
Museum
11 Aviation Parkway
Ottawa, ON, CA K1K 2X5
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Museum of Science and Technology
Museum of Science and Technology
Museum
1867 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON, CA K1G 5A3
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Canadian War Museum
Canadian War Museum
Museum
1 Vimy Place
Ottawa, ON, CA K1R 1C2
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Ottawa Art Gallery
Ottawa Art Gallery
Museum
50 Mackenzie King Bridge
Ottawa, ON, CA K1N 0C5
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Take a Haunted Walk
Take a Haunted Walk
Recreation
1 km
The Haunted Walk of Ottawa offers a selection of eerie evening-time tours that visit important historical sites throughout the city’s downtown core. Stop at important sites such as the Rideau Canal and the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel to hear ghost stories and anecdotes from Ottawa’s darker past. The Haunted Walk tour guides wear cloaks and carry a glowing lantern as they lead you from one site to the next!
46 ½ Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Royal Canadian Mint
Royal Canadian Mint
Historical landmark
320 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON, CA K1A 0G8
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Rideau Hall
Rideau Hall
Historical landmark
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Dow's Lake Ottawa
Dow's Lake Ottawa
Park
1001 Queen Elizabeth Drive
Ottawa, ON, CA K1S 5K7
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
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Interzip Rogers
Interzip Rogers
40 Rue Jos-Montferrand
Gatineau, QC, CA J8X 0C2
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Diefenbunker - Canada's Cold War Museum
Diefenbunker - Canada's Cold War Museum
Museum
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Casino du Lac-Leamy
Casino du Lac-Leamy
Nightlife
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Ottawa Yacht Tours
Ottawa Yacht Tours
883 Rue Jacques Cartier
Gatineau, QC, CA J8T 2W3
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Affiliated organizations (1)

Marriott Bonvoy Events
Marriott Bonvoy Events
Marriott Bonvoy Events

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

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Depending on the season, there are activities to keep guests moving and staying well. Take advantage of our BikeWestin, RunWestin, SkateWestin programs, where equipment is easily accessible for rent.

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The Westin Ottawa Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westin Ottawa's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Westin Ottawa have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Landscape Waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Westin Ottawa and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Westin Ottawa's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Westin Ottawa developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Westin Ottawa clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 

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