Brookstreet Hotel — Kanata · tech district
A resort-style hotel in Kanata (Ottawa's tech west end) with golf, a spa and a pool — ideal if you don't need to be downtown, have a car, or are here for meetings or events on the west side.
Brookstreet is in Kanata, on Ottawa's west side — a hub of tech companies and corporate offices. It's about 25-30 minutes' drive from Downtown, so this isn't the spot for walking to central landmarks. But it's ideal if you're working on the west side, have a car, or want a quiet resort experience.
"18-hole golf + spa — The Marshes + Au Naturel, all in one place"
The draw is full resort facilities — the 18-hole Marshes golf course, the Au Naturel spa, an indoor pool, a full gym, and the Perspectives restaurant that earns praise for its food. Many guests say a stay here feels like an actual getaway, not just a place to sleep.
Rooms are modern and spacious with contemporary design, clean and tidy, with windows looking over the golf course or greenery. The atmosphere is far quieter than a downtown hotel — great for relaxing or focused work.
Service is consistently praised; staff are friendly and professional. There are large meeting and event spaces, so it's popular for conferences and weddings. It suits business travellers, golfers, couples wanting a quiet break, or families with a car.
The clearest thing to know is the location — it's far from central landmarks, and without a car it's awkward (there's OC Transpo bus service but it takes a while). If your main plan is sightseeing Parliament/ByWard Market daily, this isn't the right pick — choose a downtown hotel instead.
Also, rates can rise during events/conferences, and there are fewer restaurants nearby than downtown (most dine in-hotel or drive). The trade-off is quiet and complete facilities.
One more thing for Thai visitors planning a Kanata stay: with a Canadian visitor visa sorted and a rental car, the west end actually opens up nicely — Gatineau Park's hiking and the wineries are an easy drive, and you skip downtown parking headaches entirely. Without a car, budget for Uber to reach Parliament and ByWard Market, which adds up over several days. The hotel's quiet, green setting is a genuine plus for couples and conference-goers who want to decompress, but sightseers should weigh that daily commute honestly before booking.
Bottom line: Brookstreet is an in-city resort for those with a car or business on the west side — golf, spa, pool and quiet — but accept that it's far from the centre.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Resort-level facilities (golf/spa/pool)
- ✓ Spacious modern rooms, very quiet
- ✓ Perspectives restaurant earns praise
- ✓ Great for west-side business/conferences
- ! Far from the centre (a car helps)
- ! Fewer restaurants nearby
- ✓ Spacious modern rooms, very quiet
- ✓ Perspectives restaurant earns praise
- ✓ Great for west-side business/conferences
- ✓ Resort-level facilities (golf/spa/pool)
- ! Fewer restaurants nearby
- ! Far from the centre (a car helps)
- 💡If you don't have a car — it's far from the centre → choose a downtown hotel or plan for Uber
- 💡If your main plan is daily downtown sightseeing — this isn't ideal → see Fairmont/Lord Elgin in our list
- 💡If you visit during a big conference — rates can spike and it gets busy → book ahead