Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata

What Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata does

Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata is an independently owned and operated full-service hotel located at 101 Kanata Avenue in Kanata, Ontario, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa and 17.4 miles (28 km) from Ottawa International Airport (YOW). The property operates under a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and is owned by InnVest Hotels, as evidenced by the property contact email domain. The hotel offers Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms, and Suites equipped with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, 50-inch smart TVs running the IHG Studio streaming platform, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges, alongside amenities including a heated indoor saltwater pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, complimentary parking, and two EV charging stations operated by ChargerQuest Network.

The property monetizes across five revenue streams: nightly room and suite rentals distributed through IHG.com, the IHG One Rewards mobile app, the IHG Reservations Center, GDS, and third-party OTAs; food and beverage via the on-site Chez Lionel French Brasserie (serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily); meeting and event space rentals in the newly renovated function rooms; non-refundable pet cleaning fees of CAD 40 per night (capped at CAD 80 per seven-day period) under a pet-friendly policy allowing up to two pets per room with no weight limit; and EV charging fees. Customer segmentation is hybrid across business travelers (proximity to Kanata North Technology Park and Department of National Defence Headquarters), leisure travelers (proximity to Canadian Tire Centre and Tanger Outlets), and pet owners, with no single enterprise anchor disclosed.

The hotel carries a 2025 Green Key Global 3 Eco-Rating certification and is certified single-use plastic free, positioning it within IHG's Green Engage sustainability framework. Brand-level technology, distribution, loyalty (IHG One Rewards), and marketing infrastructure are provided by IHG, while property-level operations, F&B (via the Chez Lionel partnership), and capital investment decisions remain with the independent owner. The property is one of a single hotel asset under this entity, with no disclosed subsidiaries, M&A activity, funding rounds, or leadership changes.

Name

Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata

Legal name

Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata

Website

https://hisottawa.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata is an independently owned IHG-franchised full-service hotel in Kanata, Ontario offering guest rooms, suites, on-site French brasserie dining, renovated meeting and event space, and amenities including an indoor saltwater pool, fitness centre, and EV charging for business and leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Extended stay lodging
• Meeting event space
• On-site dining
• Pet friendly hotels

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa, ON

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rentals: Nightly hotel room and suite rentals across standard rooms, premium rooms, and suite categories. Revenue generated through direct bookings, IHG channel, and third-party OTAs.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site dining at Chez Lionel French Brasserie serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Revenue from restaurant dining and bar services.
3. Event and Meeting Space: Rental of newly renovated meeting and event space for corporate meetings, conferences, and social events.
4. Pet Fees: Non-refundable pet cleaning fee of $40 CAD per night, up to maximum $80 for each seven-day period, charged for guests bringing dogs or cats.
5. EV Charging: Revenue from electric vehicle charging at two on-site EV charging stations operated by ChargerQuest Network.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata is a full-service hotel operating under the IHG franchise brand, providing guest accommodations across Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms, and Suites. The property also operates an on-site French restaurant (Chez Lionel French Brasserie), newly renovated meeting and event space, an indoor saltwater pool, fitness centre, and on-site EV charging stations. Revenue is generated through nightly room rentals, food and beverage service, event space bookings, pet fees, and EV charging usage.

Product overview

Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata is an IHG-branded full-service hotel offering a unified hospitality experience. The property features guest accommodations (Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms, and Suites), an on-site restaurant (Chez Lionel French Brasserie), meeting and event facilities, an indoor saltwater pool, fitness centre, and EV charging stations. The hotel operates as part of the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) brand portfolio, with rooms featuring IHG Studio streaming technology and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IHG Hotels & Resorts: International hotel brand under InterContinental Hotels Group operating this franchise property.
• Chez Lionel French Brasserie

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodations Modern full-service hotel offering spacious guest rooms and suites featuring complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, 50-inch smart TVs with IHG Studio streaming, Keurig, microwave, and modern bathroom fixtures. Room types include Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms, and Suites, designed for business travelers, leisure guests, and extended stays.
• Chez Lionel French Brasserie On-site restaurant and bar serving gourmet French cuisine with classic dishes and chef-inspired creations, featuring a curated wine list with exclusive private imports. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving hotel guests and outside diners.
• Meeting and Event Space Newly renovated meeting and event space available for rental for corporate meetings, conferences, and social events, suitable for business and leisure group bookings.
• Pet-Friendly Accommodations Pet-friendly guestroom accommodation welcoming dogs and cats with up to two pets per guestroom and no weight limit, subject to a non-refundable cleaning fee of $40 CAD per night, up to a maximum of $80 CAD per seven-day period.
• EV Charging Services Two on-site electric vehicle charging stations operated by ChargerQuest Network, available to hotel guests and visitors with electric vehicles, supporting eco-friendly travel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minutes from Ottawa's major technology hub and government offices

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoliday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata operates as an IHG franchise hotel. The hotel benefits from the IHG brand, distribution network, IHG One Rewards loyalty program, booking platform, and brand marketing support. IHG provides operational standards, technology platforms (IHG Studio streaming), and sustainability programs (IHG Green Engage).
• Chez Lionel French BrasseriecoreOthersOn-site restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Chez Lionel offers gourmet French cuisine with chef-inspired creations, private wine imports, and attentive service. The restaurant is located within the hotel premises.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brookstreet Hotel: Independent luxury four-diamond hotel also located in Kanata, Ottawa. Directly comparable as a full-service hotel serving the same Kanata North Technology Park and west-end Ottawa corporate and leisure demand, offering comparable amenities including meeting space, dining, pool, and spa.
• Staybridge Suites Ottawa Kanata: Extended-stay IHG-branded hotel in Kanata serving the same corporate relocation and multi-night business travel demand. Operates within the same IHG franchise ecosystem and competes for shared loyalty program members.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Kanata: Full-service Hilton-branded hotel located in Kanata. Directly competes for corporate meetings, government travelers, and group bookings in the same micro-market with similar full-service amenities including restaurant, meeting space, and pool.
• Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Kanata: Limited-service branded hotel in the same Kanata submarket under Hilton's Hampton Inn flag. Directly competes for the same business and leisure travelers, offering comparable free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking at a potentially lower price point.
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Kanata: Sibling IHG Holiday Inn Express property also in Kanata. Competes for similar business and leisure travelers at a more limited-service price point, leveraging the same IHG One Rewards loyalty program and shared corporate accounts.
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata: Extended-stay Marriott-branded hotel in Kanata targeting similar business travelers requiring multi-night accommodations near the tech park. Comparable on location and brand-tier competition, though differentiated toward longer-stay guests.

Others

• InnVest Hotels (parent): Independent owner/operator of the subject property and one of Canada's largest hotel ownership groups. Not a peer in the operational sense, but the relationship is material since portfolio-level capital allocation decisions across the InnVest portfolio directly impact reinvestment at this asset.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre: Full-service Marriott-branded hotel in downtown Ottawa serving similar business and government travelers. Competes for group bookings, event space, and leisure travelers who choose between downtown and suburban Kanata properties.
• Fairmont Chateau Laurier: Iconic luxury Accor/Fairmont full-service hotel in downtown Ottawa. Not a direct competitor in Kanata but benchmark for full-service hotel performance in the broader Ottawa market and a competitor for premium group bookings when location flexibility exists.

Emerging players

• Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel: Full-service Canadian-brand hotel near Ottawa International Airport, approximately 28 km from the subject property. Comparable as a Canadian full-service hotel serving business travelers but differentiated by airport-access positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookihg.co/HI_FB_Footer
• Instagraminstagram.com/holidayinn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holiday-inn-&-suites-ottawa-kanata

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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