Walkable
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West
The closest hotel to the arena, a few minutes' walk away on Huntmar Drive. Simple, newer rooms; the pick if you want to walk back after the game.
Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa
On Campeau Drive, about a kilometre from the arena: walkable in decent weather, a two-minute drive in a snowstorm.
A short drive (about 2–3 km)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Kanata
Kanata Avenue, near the Kanata Centrum shops and restaurants, so you can eat before the game.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Kanata
All-suite rooms with kitchens on Great Lakes Avenue. Good for families or groups staying a few nights.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata
Extended-stay suites on Maritime Way, another good option for groups.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata
A reliable mid-range option on Terry Fox Drive.
Comfort Inn and GLō Best Western, Hearst Way
Two budget-friendly options side by side, close to the 417.
Upscale
Brookstreet
Kanata's upscale hotel, on Legget Drive in the tech park, with a spa and golf course. Worth it if the game is part of a longer getaway.
Booking tips
- Kanata hotels fill up for playoff games and big concerts. Book as soon as you have tickets.
- Most of these hotels have free parking, which beats paying for arena parking and then a downtown garage.
- Want to see Ottawa too? Stay downtown and ride the OC Transpo event bus instead. See where to stay in Ottawa.
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FAQ
What is the closest hotel to Canadian Tire Centre?
The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West on Huntmar Drive is the closest, a few minutes' walk from the arena. The Wingate on Campeau Drive is about a kilometre away.
Can you walk to Canadian Tire Centre from a hotel?
Yes, from the Microtel and, in good weather, the Wingate. Most other Kanata hotels are a two- to five-minute drive.
Is it better to stay in Kanata or downtown for a Senators game?
Kanata if the game is the main reason for the trip, since you skip the post-game traffic. Downtown if you also want to see the city; OC Transpo runs event buses to the arena.
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