TEMPORARILY DELAYED DUE TO RECENT LOCKDOWN!
We are thrilled to participate in this fabulous initiative launched by Ottawa Tourism and RBC Bluesfest. Over 8 nights between April 9 and 30, you can take in a safe and exclusive concert and comedy experience from the comfort of your hotel room. The incredibly spacious suites at the Carleton Suite Hotel are just perfect for this!
No tickets are required—anyone staying in our hotel on one of the following nights in April will have access to the scheduled concerts for that particular night through the TV in their room, with no logins or special codes required. This content is EXCLUSIVELY available through the hotel’s television screen; you can’t watch it from home or any other location.
Concerts begin at 7:00pm each night and last approximately 3 hours. Each evening’s entertainment will be hosted and moderated by Lola Plaku. In 2018, Billboard magazine named Plaku one of the music industry’s rising stars to watch. She is the CEO of New York-based Lola Media Group which specializes in artist marketing, brand development and management. She founded the Girl Connected Mentorship Program Toronto chapter in 2019 and has been featured in Forbes.com, Variety.com, and on Vice Canada.
The lineup includes:
- Friday, April 9: Alan Doyle; Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy; Fortunate Ones
- Saturday, April 10: Myles Goodwyn; Tim Hicks, Lindsay Ell
- Friday, April 16: Lennon Stella; Sofia Franklyn; Larkin Poe
- Saturday, April 17: Gerry Dee; Jeremy Hotz; Kyle Brownrigg
- Thursday, April 22: A Virtual Conversation with Pete Davidson and Alex Moffat from SNL; Orville Peck
- Friday, April 23: Third Eye Blind; Moon vs Sun; Nefe
- Saturday, April 24: Walk Off The Earth; Fousheé; Lido Pimienta
- Friday, April 30: Colin James; Booker T. Jones; Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Guests can tailor the experience to their budget and needs, by ordering takeout, or safely exploring other nearby attractions. We would love to suggest the following nearby restaurants for their fabulous take out/delivery options! During the day, visit any one of the museums and other attractions nearby!
- Gitanes: 613-563-0699 (amazing Burgers at Gitanesburger!)
- Zaks on Elgin: 613-421-0038
- Beckta: 613-238-7063 (Delivers within 6km of the restaurant….luckily they are just one block away)
- Whalesbone: 613-505-4300
- Riviera: 613-233-6262
- Johnny Farina: 613-565-5155
- Métropolitain Brasserie: 613-562-1160
Here are just some of the activities and experiences available in the region as of Thursday, March 25:
- Book a staycation at one of 20 Ottawa hotels in April and get exclusive access to performances by your favourite musicians and comedians in a safe and fun way! Ottawa Tourism and RBC Ottawa Bluesfest have teamed up to present the Room Service Concert Series: An Ottawa Hotel Exclusive, where private concerts are broadcast on in-hotel TV systems. Book now for one or more of the 8 dates on offer between April 9 and 30, 2021!
- Show your favourite local businesses some love by taking part in the #MyOttawa Local’s Guide! Ottawa Tourism is creating a guide of some of the best local coffee shops, galleries, experiences and more, starting with nominations crowdsourced from the public. Nominate a business now until the end of March, then vote for your favourite in April. FREE!
- Get out and explore a new part of the city! Visit Cumberland Ward and support great local businesses and discover hidden gems. FREE!
- Visit one of the cozy heated outdoor patios in Ottawa for a bite with your household (make your reservation for up to four people to a table). Visit a local restaurant or order take out to support our local foodie scene!
- Check out what’s on at museums in Ottawa! The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Québec and the Canadian War Museum are open Wednesdays through Sundays; the Canadian Museum of Nature and the National Gallery of Canada are open Thursdays through Sundays; and the Ingenium museums (Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and Canada Science and Technology Museum) have varying dates of operation. Capacity restrictions are in place and advanced tickets are required for most museum visits.
- This weekend is the inaugural Ottawa Black Film Festival. From Thursday, March 25 to Sunday, March 28, check out films from here and from abroad that highlight the reality of Black people.
- There are always fun, online concerts and events presented by the National Arts Centre! Check out the free Powwow Workout Class on Thursday, March 25; BLAKDENIM on Friday, March 26; and Northern Cadence: International Jazz Series on Saturday, March 27. Some events are FREE!
Looking to have some virtual fun? Check out this list of must-try fun virtual social events with ideas for cooking, trivia, live shows, and more.