The British Hotel- Sir John A. Macdonald Suite

Welcome to the British Hotel in Aylmer, Quebec! Nestled in the heart of this charming historic town, our beautifully restored 19th-century hotel offers a perfect blend of old-world elegance and modern comfort. Enjoy luxurious rooms with vintage decor, free Wi-Fi, and plush bedding. Savor gourmet dining at our on-site restaurant, sip a glass of wine at the bar, take your dog to the dog spa and explore nearby attractions like the Aylmer Marina and Gatineau Park! The space In post-Confederation Canada, the British Hotel was known as the finest in the region. In fact, Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, was known to sip beer at the British, sitting by the fireplace in what is now called the Gold Room. The Sir John A. Macdonald room is elegantly decorated with a king-sized bed and luxurious modern bathroom. Its large sunny windows offer an excellent view of the Ottawa River. Built in 1834 by Robert Conroy, the British Hotel has stood as a witness to some of the most important events in western Quebec’s, and indeed, Canada’s history. The British has been an inn for weary travellers passing through Aylmer to take the steamboat up the Ottawa River, a venue for world-class music, and a gathering place for Canada’s post-Confederation elite. Its 180-year-old walls have sheltered prime ministers, senators, country music stars, royalty, Quebec legends, and even a few alleged assassins on the run. In 2014, a group of local entrepreneurs undertook painstaking renovations and restoration work to return Canada’s oldest hotel, as well as the old Provincial Bank of Canada building next door, to its former glory. The Space Highlighted Features Include: -Second floor, boutique hotel with elevator -1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom -King sized bed -Cot available for 3rd person upon request -Crisp, clean white linens and towels provided. European style sheets, pillow cases, body towels and hand towels provided. -Self check in available anytime after 3pm - Self check in through lockbox and keycard -Kitchenette with Nespresso, mini bar -mini fridge -Speedy wifi to keep you connected -AC and heat, individually controlled in your unit -Smart TV -Underground parking available $ per day or hourly rate available. Kindly note it's a first come, first serve. Lots of street parking available for free as well -Cafe in building -Bar in building -Grand front lobby and event space (can be booked separately) -Wheelchair accessible building -Dog wash station (extra $) -Car wash station (extra $) -Long term discounts available (30 days plus stays), weekly discounts available -Toilet is in a closed area, shower and sink are in the studio area open to the bedroom Other things to note The hotel has a bar and cafe The noise travels to the units Other things to note Ongoing cleaning services are provided every 7 days for longer term guests. To turn on the shower, please pull out both knobs to get the water running. From time to time maintenance or emergencies in the units will occur. We will always give you notice of entry through the airbnb chat if entry is needed. Noise does travel between the bar and the hotel. On nights where there are large events you will hear noise in the unit. The bar is open until 2am Kindly note in the winter there are some street parking limitations. I would suggest doing underground paid parking in the winter Registration Details Quebec - Registration number 286661, expires: 2026-08-31