The Fairmont Château Laurier is Ottawa’s landmark castle-like hotel, a limestone French Gothic palace opened in 1912 beside Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. Its turrets and grand interiors evoke the golden age of railway hotels, while rooms and suites offer classic elegance and modern comfort. With a pool, spa, afternoon tea and a prime location steps from the ByWard Market and the capital’s main sights, it remains the most prestigious address in the city.