
Comfort Inn Gatineau Overview
First Impressions
Pulling up to Comfort Inn Gatineau on Boulevard La Gappe, you get a pretty clear sense of what this place is about — no fuss, no pretense, just a solid three-star hotel that does what it promises. It’s the kind of spot where you check in and immediately feel like you’ve made a sensible choice. The staff are friendly in that genuinely relaxed Canadian way, not overly scripted, which honestly makes a difference after a long drive or flight.
Location & Neighborhood
Gatineau sits just across the river from Ottawa, and that’s actually one of the best things about staying here — you’re close enough to the capital to explore it properly, but you’re not paying Ottawa prices. The area around Boulevard La Gappe has everything you’d realistically need: grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations. Couples especially seem to love this setup, and you can see why — it’s easy to hop over the bridge for a dinner or a museum visit, then come back to somewhere quieter at night. The location scores are high for a reason.
The Room
Rooms are clean, well-maintained, and comfortable — I mean, that’s the baseline expectation and it’s met without issue here. The beds are decent, the air conditioning works properly (which matters more than people admit), and there’s enough space to actually unpack and feel settled rather than living out of a suitcase. Nothing is going to blow your mind design-wise, but everything is in good order and the rooms are kept genuinely tidy. For a three-star stay, that consistency matters a lot.
Breakfast
The breakfast situation here is worth knowing about before you arrive. They offer a buffet spread that covers continental and American-style options, plus a grab-and-go option if you’re heading out early — which is a small but genuinely useful detail for road trippers or anyone with an early agenda. It’s not a gourmet spread, but it’s more than adequate and saves you hunting around for a café first thing in the morning. Honestly, starting the day without having to go anywhere is one of those underrated travel comforts.
Why Guests Love It
Free private parking is available on-site, which in this part of Canada — especially if you’re driving in from Quebec or Ontario — is sort of a big deal and not something you should take for granted. The overall guest rating sits at 7.8, and the location score climbs even higher, which tells you that people are leaving here feeling like they got good value for what they paid. Comfort Inn Gatineau isn’t trying to be something it’s not, and that’s actually what makes it work well. If you want a reliable, well-located base for exploring the Ottawa-Gatineau region without overcomplicating things, this is a genuinely smart pick.
Comfort Inn Gatineau Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard Room with Two Double Beds – Second Floor | 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Standard Room with 2 Queen Beds – Ground Floor | 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Standard Room with 2 Queen Beds – Second Floor | 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Superior King Room – Non-Smoking | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| King Room – Non-Smoking | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults |
Reviews of Comfort Inn Gatineau
Virginie from Canada (8/10)
the comfort of the room, the friendly staff, the complementary breakfast ( simple but right what you need and you need to leave quick and early), the patio door making it easy to take the dog out!
Alejandro from Canada (8/10)
Breakfast was good and even though we came down late to the cafeteria, there was still plenty to eat. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Julie from Canada (7/10)
It was very nice to have breakfast with many people in the kitchen.
Daniela from Canada (7/10)
The room was clean, breakfast was good, with a variety of choices, good coffee.
Rebecca from Mexico (9/10)
Staff was nice, location was good, overall clean.
Andrew from Canada (8/10)
Breakfast was good; cannot hold it against the Hotel because the other guests don't close the cover on the eggs and sausages an let them get cold.
Blessing from Canada (9/10)
Nice
Antoine from Canada (9/10)
The room was spacious and very clean. The bathroom was great too, everything we needed was there. There was a TV, a fridge and a microwave in case we needed it. The continental breakfast was great too, there was someone for help just in case, the staff overall was nice and helpful.
Maher from Canada (9/10)
Nice staff
Vijai from Canada (8/10)
Breakfast had good options. Could have more healthier options.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Parc Laflamme: 2.8 km
- Parc Mont-Luc: 3.9 km
- Parc Tecumseh: 1.5 km
- Parc de LOasis: 1.8 km
- Parc du Coteau: 2.2 km
- Parc de Ste-Maxime: 3.7 km
- Parc des Optimistes: 2.7 km
- Parc Pierre-Lafontaine: 1.7 km
- Parc Jean-Gardy-Bienvenu: 1.9 km
- Parc du St-Coeur-de-Marie: 4.1 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant La Drave: 250 m
- Restaurant Krong Thai: 150 m
- Restaurant Buffet des Continents: 200 m
Top attractions:
- Peace Tower: 8 km
- Rideau Hall: 8 km
- Rideau Locks: 8 km
- Bytown Museum: 8 km
- Laurier House: 9 km
- Canadian War Museum: 8 km
- Confederation Square: 8 km
- Canadian Museum of History: 7 km
- National Gallery of Canada: 7 km
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum: 12 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Plage Lac Leamy: 5 km
Ski lifts:
- Meech: 15 km
- Skyline: 14 km
- Pineault II: 18 km
Public transport:
- Train Bayview: 9 km
- Metro Lyon Station: 8 km
- Metro Parliament/Parlement: 9 km
- Train Ottawa Train Station: 12 km
Closest airports:
- Smiths Falls-Montague Airport: 81 km
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport: 20 km
Facilities
General:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
Services:
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Fax/photocopying
- Express check-in/check-out
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Activities:
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Games room
Accessibility:
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Table tennis
- Private parking
- Games room
- Designated smoking area
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Accessible parking
House Rules at Comfort Inn Gatineau
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups:
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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