If you are able to get a corner room with a balcony, those are spacious and have been attractively updated. The bathrooms are small, however. As mentioned upthread, Ottawa is small and easy to navigate on foot. If you have a car, the CY East has free parking and is ~10 minutes from downtown. I have stayed at many Ottawa hotels, as I have family there. The Delta rooms are 70's vintage, even their suites. The Sheraton has been refreshed, the Westin is good, as is the Andaz (but by Hyatt). All, except the CY East, are within walking distance of Parliament Hill and/or Rideau Centre, Byward Market.