Ottawa Vacation Packages Allow You to Shop 'Til You Drop

OTTAWA--(Marketwire - Dec 12, 2012) - Whether you waited until the last minute to get your holiday shopping done or just want a weekend to yourself, the Courtyard Ottawa Downtown is offering you the retail therapy you need.

With the Shopping Package at this hotel in Ottawa, you'll arrive with a shopping wish list and leave with peace of mind and a suitcase filled with gifts (for others or yourself). With rates starting at $149 a night, this package includes overnight accommodation, discount coupons for Rideau Centre, a one-of-a-kind tote bag to carry around your shopping finds, water and granola bars to keep you energized for the day, parking and breakfast for two.

The Rideau Centre, just five minutes from this Downtown Ottawa hotel, is home to the most sought-after names in fashion. You'll find something for everyone on your gift list at stores including Aritzia, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Club Monaco, Coach, Godiva Chocolatier, Lacoste, Lululemon Athletica, MAC Cosmetics, Michael Kors, Sephora, Swarovski and Zara. For a full list of retailers and dining outlets, visit www.rideaucentre.net.

If you're all shopped out or looking to experience one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets, this hotel offers Ottawa lodging in the heart of the famous Byward Market. The four-block-square market is filled with boutiques, galleries, museums, cafes, pubs and specialty food stores, and hosts a number of special events throughout the year.

The market's Thirty Days of Christmas is perfect for those taking advantage of the Shopping Package at this hotel near Byward Market. Through December 31, 2012, the market will feature a special item on your holiday shopping list, from hard-to-shop-for gifts to the perfect party dress.

For more information about the Courtyard Ottawa Downtown and the Shopping Package, visit www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yowcy-courtyard-ottawa-downtown/.

About the Courtyard Ottawa Downtown
The Courtyard Ottawa Downtown offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience as the only Ottawa hotel located in the heart of the famous Byward Market. Putting you within walking distance of Parliament Hill and the city's top shopping, dining and businesses, this superbly located hotel is a top choice for business or leisure travel. Accommodations offer either two queen beds or one king bed, and overlook either the famous market or the hotel's inner courtyard and pool. Rooms are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access and a large desk with ergonomic chair, making it a smart choice for working guests. A 32-inch flat-screen cable TV, bathroom with separate vanity and beds outfitted with 300-thread-count linens, fluffy pillows and down comforters means you don't have to sacrifice comfort while you're on the road. Keeping your routine has never been easier with a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. At The Bistro, you can start your day with healthy breakfast choices, pick up a specialty Starbucks^® coffee in the afternoon and settle in for dinner with beer or wine in the evening. The Bistro is also a great place to connect with colleagues, but for more formal meetings, this hotel offers 5,000 sq. ft. of event space, including 11 meeting rooms.