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*Magnificent* - MAR 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier — Active Motel/Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario

ishootthings 332 views Mar 27, 2025 48 photos

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I took these exteriors earlier in the day. Lighting was prime as we walked past.
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Right front. There was a Bentley or a Rolls in the entrance. Far less busier than Frontenac.
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Left front. I am standing on a bridge, with the "canal" next to me (canal was like M-T). A tunnel crosses under me under the bridge.
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Wide. I neglected to take any rear photos. I'm sure I'll be back.
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"FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER"
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Designation plaque.
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The main lobby, looking at the triple doors at the entrance.
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Wilfreds bust. Main lobby.
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Plaque under Wilfreds bust, on the wooden pedestal it sits on.
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A front door.
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Left, from the entrance, but I didn't want to block people. And to the right was a bar/restaurant that I wasn't feeling like intruding on.
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Amazing. There was a description, but this was a Lego recreation of the hotel.
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The rear of the Lego hotel.
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The main lobby of the Lego hotel. Fuck. Amazing. The absolute kid in me loves it.
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Behind the main lobby, is stairs to the second floor. We walk down some halls instead. Down took me to a fitness area and possibly pool (key card req'd).
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This was nice, but it wasn't like the lobby kind, of nice
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Was it a fountain back in the day? I haven't looked at a single historic photo of these hotels and think I should.
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Very nice elevator doors. I don't think I got on an elevator at this place either.
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Stairs, down and out. I think that is the restaurant (or a restaurant).
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Olde mail slot. Maybe used still, I can't say.
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"In case of a fire"
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And when I turned the corner, I realised this is what I came here for...
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"Let me take a selfie".
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To the left beyond pillars was a café. Stayed away from them (at least with the camera). The walls were lined with history tidbits.

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6 months ago

wow, looks amazing