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.
The space
The McConnell is a first choice for those who enjoy the finer things! With its cathedral ceiling and Georgian-style dormer windows, this penthouse suite offers couples an enchanting getaway in the heart of Old Aylmer.
More than 1,5oo-square feet in size, the McConnell has an open-concept design with a king-sized bed, a kitchenette, a freestanding tub, and an open walk-in shower. The suite also includes a private room with a double bed and 3 sofa beds.
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:
-3rd floor, boutique hotel with elevator
-1 Bedroom, open bathroom concept
-King sized bed, 1 double and 3 pull out sofas
-Crisp, clean white linens and towels provided. European style sheets, pillow cases, body towels and hand towels provided.
-Self check in available anytime after 4pm
- Self check in through lockbox and keycard
- There is no kitchen in this hotel room
- Nespresso, mini bar
-mini fridge
-Speedy wifi to keep you connected
-AC and heat, individually controlled in your unit
-Smart TV
-Foosball table
-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
Guest access
Bridal get ready photos, photo shoots, bridal parties and small events (under 10 people) are welcome here. Please submit a request with your details for pre screening before booking.
Please note:
There is no kitchen in this hotel room
Other things to note
Bridal get ready photos, photo shoots, bridal parties and small events (under 10 people) are welcome here. Please submit a request with your details for pre screening before booking.
Other things to note
There is no kitchen in this hotel room. Only microwave, coffee machine, kettle and toaster
Ongoing cleaning services are provided every 7 days for longer term guests.
To turn on the shower, please pull on both knobs to get the shower running.
The shower and bathtub are open concept, but we have included a privacy wall.
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
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.
Kindly note:
- In the winter there are some street parking limitations. I would suggest doing underground paid parking in the winter
- The hot water runs out quickly as all guests use the shower one after another. The hot water tank is only a standard size.
Registration details
Quebec – Registration number
286661, expires: 2026-08-31
