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Arc The.hotel

140 Slater St. • View on map »
Ottawa
613-238-2888 • 800-699-2516

Formerly a Howard Johnson, this downtown Ottawa spot has been reborn as a smart boutique hotel, with a sleek, current look from Toronto design house Yabu Pushelberg. Sedate shades of grey, beige and brown predominate—even in the glass-encased mounted butterflies that adorn the walls of each of the 112 guest rooms. Creature comforts include oversized Roman bathtubs (in the luxury rooms), high-end toiletries from Gilchrist & Soames, fine linens, mohair throws and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival—these help take the sting out of the hipper-than-thou service.

Driving Time:: six hours.
When:: year-round.
How Much:: $159–$425; packages available.

140 Slater St. , Ottawa

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Today in Toronto: March 10, 2010

Canadian Music Fest: With hundreds of musical acts descending on dozens of venues, the newly redubbed live component of Canadian Music Week makes for one hell of a bender
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