Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport
Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport opened in April 2026 and is the only hotel connected directly to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport terminal, by an indoor walkway. Built by Germain Hotels, it pairs 178 rooms with an unfussy, design-led approach aimed squarely at travellers in transit, business visitors and anyone extending a stay in the capital.
Guest Rooms
The hotel has 178 rooms in three categories: One King Bed, Two Queen Beds, and One King Bed with View, the last of these facing the runways.
Rooms are modern and bright, with ultra-comfortable beds and an ergonomic workspace, which reflects how much of the hotel’s custom is business travel through the capital. Complimentary Wi-Fi runs at full bandwidth, so streaming a film in the evening is not a problem.
Standard room amenities include:
- Air conditioning
- Ergonomic workspace
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Television
Breakfast and Dining
Sosta! Pizzeria is the hotel’s restaurant, serving freshly baked pizzas, pasta dishes, crisp salads and shareable plates in a relaxed and welcoming room. It is a few steps from the terminal, which makes it a usable dinner option even if you are not staying the night.
Altcetera is a counter for snacks and cold drinks, to eat on the spot or take with you to the gate.
A breakfast package that bundles the room with breakfast is offered directly by the hotel.
Facilities and Services
The fitness room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which suits the odd hours an airport hotel keeps.
For meetings, the hotel has two meeting rooms totalling about 1,000 square feet.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi covers the hotel.
The property holds a Green Key certification of four out of five, part of Germain Hotels’ sustainability programme, and has eliminated single-use plastic water bottles in favour of water stations.
Location and Transportation
Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport is at 1085 Airport Parkway Private, connected to the airport terminal by an indoor walkway.
The YOW Airport station on the O-Train Airport Link is at the terminal’s Departures level, which puts the hotel a short indoor walk from Ottawa’s rail network. A single fare covers the trip downtown with one or two transfers.
Downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill are around 20 minutes away by road.
A government rate is offered to direct employees of the federal government and the Province of Ontario, which is worth asking about given how much of Ottawa’s travel is government business.
Nearby Alternatives
Compare Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport (a kilometre away with a free 24-hour shuttle and a pool), Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport (free shuttle, free breakfast and 232 rooms) and Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Airport (full kitchens for longer stays).
Related guides
See sleeping at Ottawa Airport for why the walkway matters on an overnight, Ottawa Airport to downtown for the O-Train link from the same building, and day rooms and layovers if your stop is in daylight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alt Hotel actually inside Ottawa Airport?
It is directly connected to the terminal by an indoor walkway, so you reach check-in without stepping outside. That matters more in Ottawa than at most airports: winter temperatures regularly sit well below freezing, and this is the only YOW hotel you can reach without going out into it.
Can I get a room with a runway view?
Yes. The One King Bed with View category faces the runways. The other categories, One King Bed and Two Queen Beds, do not guarantee a view, so book the view room specifically if that is what you want.
What food is available at the Alt Hotel?
Sosta! Pizzeria serves pizza, pasta, salads and shareable plates in a relaxed setting a few steps from the terminal. For something quicker there is the Altcetera counter, with snacks and cold drinks to eat there or take away.
Information last verified: August 5, 2026