Four new hotels are coming to Ottawa over the coming three years. They are set to significantly enhance Ottawa’s status as a premier destination for corporate and association events, conferences, and large-scale gatherings. The introduction of AC Marriott, Moxy, Renaissance, and Hard Rock Hotel will provide state-of-the-art facilities and accommodation, providing the city with additional capacity and alternatives to its current hotel stock.
“Ottawa has, in recent years, solidified its position as a premier destination for conferences and events,” said Lesley Pincombe, Ottawa Tourism’s Vice President, Business and Major Events. “The addition of these four hotels will not only ramp up our city’s accommodation offering but also provide state-of-the-art venues capable of hosting large numbers of delegates in style and comfort.”
The first, the AC Marriott Ottawa, is scheduled to open in autumn 2024. This sophisticated hotel will blend modern design and classic comfort, featuring bright, airy meeting rooms, cutting-edge conference facilities, and exceptional dining options. It will offer 159 guestrooms and five meeting rooms totaling 3,648 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows, lounges, and exterior space.
Following closely in spring 2025, Moxy Ottawa, renowned for its contemporary design, will launch, bringing 224 guestrooms and a vibrant and playful atmosphere to the city’s hospitality scene.
The AC Marriott and the Moxy Ottawa will be in the Byward Market, within walking distance of the Rideau Centre, the University of Ottawa, and the Shaw Centre.
The iconic Hard Rock Hotel Ottawa is set to open later in 2025. Bringing Hard Rock’s legendary hospitality and rock ‘n’ roll spirit to Ottawa, it will feature stylish rooms, world-class entertainment, and meeting and event spaces to fit any bill. It promises 150 guestrooms and 22 suites, as well as a 1,800-seat theatre with standing room for 2,200 guests. In addition, it will boast a casino, restaurants, bars, and lounges.
Finally, in 2027, Renaissance Ottawa will make its debut in downtown Ottawa. It will offer a luxurious, distinctive style and personalized service. Renaissance Ottawa will feature 230 guest rooms and 6,000 square feet of meeting space.
“Each of these hotels will support the city’s growing conference and events business, and their strategic locations mean easy access for domestic and international gatherings,” concludes Pincombe.
