Downtown Ottawa, Canada
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Gray CollectionSunlit atrium hangout
A five-storey glass atrium floods the central Living Room lounge with natural light, creating an open hub for daytime coffee and cocktails.
“The open-plan lobby, at the ground floor of a five-story-high atrium that houses the rooms, has a striking industrial-chic vibe.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A central five-storey glass atrium illuminates loft-style rooms, blending exposed heritage brick with mid-century detailing.
Notable
Housed in a 1910 red-brick landmark that formerly served as Ottawa's central YMCA branch.
Listed
The Living Room lounge and Cocotte Bistro provide open seating for daytime coffee and evening cocktails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The rooms are handsome, light-filled, loft-inspired; the hotel’s Living Room is a versatile space that’s well suited for coffee, co-working, or cocktails...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Right in the downtown core on Metcalfe Street, cultural landmarks, government offices, and Rideau Canal trails sit just outside the door.
The rooms
Loft-inspired rooms pair hardwood floors with Marie L'Oie down duvets, while Atrium King rooms look directly into the central glass court.
The gym
- Gym
- On-site fitness centre equipped with cardio and strength training equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Cocotte Bistro
Checkerboard tile floors and dark green velvet banquettes line the French bistro, beside a curved fluted wood bar.
How it began
Built in 1910, the red-brick building spent decades as Ottawa's central YMCA branch before transforming into a design-forward boutique hotel.
Good to know
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Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.