Andaz Ottawa byward Market, by Hyatt

Our take

Byward Market's best address, and Ottawa's design scene finally has a hotel to match it. Local art threads through the interiors, the rooftop lounge delivers city views worth the trip alone, and the neighbourhood does the rest — galleries, markets, serious food, all within walking distance. Come for two nights, eat well, drink on the roof. If you need a full spa or a resort bubble to feel like you're on holiday, this isn't your room. For everyone else chasing a capital city done with some style, it lands.