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over the river from Ottawa (QC) · gaming 18+ · Maple review

Hilton Lac-Leamy & Casino du Lac-Leamy: the Maple verdict

Updated · hotel facts as of

4.36 / 5A

No. 2 of 12 in our 2026 ranking
Five stars between two lakes, outdoor water steaming in January

Editor's choice

The desk's favourite place to unwind: a five-star Hilton plugged into Loto-Québec's casino, with indoor and outdoor water kept warm through every January, a 17-room Amerispa, a theatre seating 1,100 and upward of 1,400 machines. Parliament Hill is a ten-minute drive across the river.

Book it fora spa weekend with one evening at the tables, or a soft landing for Ottawa sightseeing.
Look elsewhere ifteenagers expect to see the shows or the gaming — theatre, bars and casino are all 18+.

How the score adds up

Room comfort30%4.5
Food & drink20%4.25
Wellness15%5
Gaming15%3.75
Entertainment10%4
Location10%4.5
Maple score4.36

Why it wears our badge

Fallsview out-scores it; this is still where the desk would spend its own weekend. The casino came first (1996); in 2001 came the Hilton, plus a theatre and a conference centre. Ratings: five stars from Québec's CITQ (held since 2001) and Four Diamonds from CAA/AAA (held since 2002). Hilton manages the keys; Loto-Québec manages the gaming.

Keys

How many keys? Tourisme Outaouais says 349; Bonjour Québec splits it into 312 rooms and 37 suites. Classic: two queens. Deluxe: one king and a vanity by the entrance. Executive guests take the top three floors and a private lift. Suites: Junior, Murphy, One-bedroom. In each: 47-inch screen, safe, mini fridge, robe and slippers, Crabtree & Evelyn products; the hotel promises Lac Leamy and Lac de la Carrière beyond the glass. Rooms ready at 16:00, due back at 11:00; in-room dining runs 06:30–22:30, seven days.

Water and wellness

Full marks. Pools and hot tubs — indoor and outdoor — are heated through all four seasons. Amerispa: 17 treatment rooms; the two-hour Serenity package is C$252 Monday–Thursday, C$308 Friday–Sunday, and spa entry includes pools, whirlpools, sauna and steam bath. Gym: free, 24 hours.

The floor

48 live tables, 1,400-plus machines, electronic terminals, a poker lounge, a Mise-o-jeu betting area. Hours: 09:00–05:00 Monday–Thursday; no closing Friday–Sunday. Québec plays at 18, and staff can ask for government photo ID from anyone appearing younger than 25.

Stage and bars

Théâtre du Casino: 1,100 in rows, 770 cabaret-style, 18+ bar special events. Bar 7: bands and DJs from 19:00 Friday and Saturday, Latin nights Thursday. Bacchus: scotch, a fireplace, a cigar room. Aléa (nightclub): late, 23:00 till 03:00, with a dress code.

Kitchens

Arôme is the signature: grill and seafood over Lac de la Carrière, an Experience menu of three courses, and Sunday's brunch. Budget: Banco Bistro (rotisserie, steak, pizza). Comfort: L'Instant, where the smoked meat is Montréal-style — on rye, or on poutine — and there is pasta too. The TGV poolside snack bar reopens next summer.

Getting in

By car the centre of Ottawa is roughly ten minutes off (6.4 km to Parliament; 4.1 to the ByWard Market; 7.3 to the canal skateway), and the airport around 25. By bus, STO's Rapibus calls at Lac-Leamy station. The outdoor lot is free, valet is paused, EV charging is available, and dogs up to 34 kg pay C$50.

Desk verdict

Book the spa Monday to Thursday to skip the weekend price, and keep Friday night for the tables, which then run straight through.

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Finding your way there

If you're staying here, you're in Quebec but next door to Ottawa — downtown is a short hop over the river.

  • If you fly into Ottawa (YOW). Loto-Québec's pages put it under 28 km away, roughly a 25-minute drive. Map the drive ↗
  • If you're coming from downtown Ottawa. Plan on roughly 10 minutes; by the casino's numbers you're 4.1 km from the ByWard Market and 6.4 km from the Parliament Buildings. Map the drive ↗
  • If you'd rather take the bus. Gatineau's STO Rapibus runs from downtown Ottawa; the casino says to use the Lac-Leamy station. Questions: STO at 819-770-3242. Map the transit trip ↗

Parking won't cost you anything: the hotel's outdoor lot is free and self-serve, and so is the casino's.

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Quick questions about Hilton Lac-Leamy

How far is the Hilton from Parliament Hill?

A short drive: the hotel is 6.4 km from Parliament and 4.1 km from the ByWard Market, around ten minutes.

Can you swim outside at Lac-Leamy in January?

Yes; the hotel keeps its indoor and outdoor pools heated and open all year.

Is 18 old enough for the Lac-Leamy casino?

It is — Québec's casino age is 18. If you look under 25, carry government photo ID.

What we checked, and where

Facts checked against these publishers on 23 October 2026. Hotels can change prices, fees and opening hours without notice, so confirm what matters before you pay. Spotted something out of date? Tell the desk. More nearby: Québec · the 2026 rankings.