Buckingham Vacations from $479

The room was a great space, very spacious and clean. Comfortable beds and the breakfast was also tasty.

Room and location were great however the breakfast was not as advertised from the reviews l read. Continental at best. Breakfast rating is 4/10 stars plus the lineup was horrendous.

The breakfast was good but may be a challenge if you are in a rush since the hosts chat with guests while cooking.

It is a great value for a hotel in the middle of downtown. It is clean, the staff is friendly, amenities are available, many restaurants steps away, convenience stores and groceries nearby. The plus value for this hotel is the free parking. Many reviews mentioned bedbugs, which we fortunately did not experience. There seems to be long term customers staying here but that does not bother us. We have a room upstairs, facing the parking lot, which is quiet. The packed breakfast is ok — still need to supplement with something else. The unhoused are indeed around the area: coming from downtown Toronto it is not something too surprising The hotel has a 90s motel vibe which is endearing, although the furnishings may need a revamp. It is a good no frills hotel overall.

The staff seem respectful and it was our pleasure to stay at Holiday Inn Ottawa east by IHG. The room was quite clean and neat. The breakfast bufet was also acceptable.