Andaz Hotel [325 Dalhousie St] | 56.3m/70m | 15fl/23fl | Phase 1 complete - Page 17

TheGoods · #**321** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 4:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1overcosc

We went from very ugly to very ugly, IMO. Not sure whether this or the Union de Canada was worse.

More like very ugly to very very, very ugly.

OTSkyline · #**322** Posted **Dec 21, 2015, 8:23 PM**

Speaking of very, very, very ugly buildings... Is construction ongoing? Can someone post a recent picture of the progress (if there has been any)?

TheGoods · #**323** Posted **Mar 13, 2016, 2:44 AM**

Looks like the hotel will open in June and Stephen La Salle, the chef at the Albion Rooms will be running the restaurant & rooftop bar.

http://ottawacitizen.com/life/food/t...boutique-hotel

Can't wait to have a meal or appetizers and drinks on tge rooftop this summer.

bikegypsy · #**324** Posted **Mar 13, 2016, 7:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by TheGoods

Looks like the hotel will open in June and Stephen La Salle, the chef at the Albion Rooms will be running the restaurant & rooftop bar.

http://ottawacitizen.com/life/food/t...boutique-hotel

Can't wait to have a meal or appetizers and drinks on tge rooftop this summer.

It might be an ugly building, but that spot will be stellar!

m0nkyman · #**325** Posted **Mar 14, 2016, 5:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by bikegypsy

It might be an ugly building, but that spot will be stellar!

For one thing, it's the only place in the market that you don't have to look at it.

Kitchissippi · #**326** Posted **Mar 14, 2016, 7:13 PM**

Looking inside through the windows, I have serious doubts they can open in 3 or 4 months.

bikegypsy · #**327** Posted **Mar 14, 2016, 7:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by m0nkyman

For one thing, it's the only place in the market that you don't have to look at it.

Hahaha! But bear in mind that it has good competition. That Marriott... outch!

Boxster · #**328** Posted **Mar 14, 2016, 8:49 PM**

I honestly think there is nothing wrong with the Marriott.

gjhall · #**329** Posted **Mar 16, 2016, 5:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Boxster

I honestly think there is nothing wrong with the Marriott.

How about the surface parking lot on George and the complete dead space it creates on York for a start?

Boxster · #**330** Posted **Mar 16, 2016, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by gjhall

How about the surface parking lot on George and the complete dead space it creates on York for a start?

The parking is small so its not an issue. It also opens up the corner.

What about the multi level city parking smack in the middle of the market? That is a real real problem. And to say that they are renovating it!

bikegypsy · #**331** Posted **Mar 16, 2016, 7:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Boxster

I honestly think there is nothing wrong with the Marriott.

I can't stand it. It's butt ugly and i find its style and structure offensive. The wrecking ball can't get there soon enough. Heck, I'd rather have another Handaz/Claridge than this poor excuse of a hotel.

gjhall · #**332** Posted **Mar 16, 2016, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Boxster

The parking is small so its not an issue. It also opens up the corner.

What about the multi level city parking smack in the middle of the market? That is a real real problem. And to say that they are renovating it!

I agree about the city multi level parking lot, it should absolutely be removed, but that doesn't forgive the actually quite large Marriott surface parking lot. That corner doesn't need to be 'opened up,' there are very large sidewalks and parking lagoons (another problem) on the south side of the street.

J.OT13 · #**333** Posted **Mar 17, 2016, 4:00 PM**

IMO, Marriott, parking and building, is the biggest eyesore in the Market. Even beats out the Andaz.

The City of Ottawa lot across Heart and Crown is my favourite in the area. Awesome views from the top. Inoffensive architecture. Even has retail space.

I do however, hope that within 20 years, all parking will be placed underground so that the central site of the lot can be used for something of a modern Market Building or other community use. Space for residential/hotel/office would also be welcome. We would also be able to make the Market pedestrian only (between York, St-Patrick, Dalhousie and Sussex).

Arcologist · #**334** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 2:51 AM**

Photo taken on March 19, 2016.

This is one HUGE disappointment. The building is ugly, offers nothing to the city or its surroundings, and imo, is a worse eyesore than the old Union building.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbl...n/photostream/

(** I couldn't get the photo to post in the forums...?)

EdFromOttawa · #**335** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Arcologist

Photo taken on March 19, 2016.

This is one HUGE disappointment. The building is ugly, offers nothing to the city or its surroundings, and imo, is a worse eyesore than the old Union building.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbl...n/photostream/

(** I couldn't get the photo to post in the forums...?)

whoever designed this should be banned from Ottawa for life.

Harley613 · #**336** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 4:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by Boxster

The parking is small so its not an issue. It also opens up the corner.

What about the multi level city parking smack in the middle of the market? That is a real real problem. And to say that they are renovating it!

They are renovating it because it has been found to be structurally unsound. I was panicking when I heard about the renovation, but it makes sense if it's unsafe, as the future plans to dig it out are a few years away at least.

Harley613 · #**337** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 4:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Boxster

I honestly think there is nothing wrong with the Marriott.

I recommend New Look Eyewear at the Trainyards. My Fiancee was able to find excellent glasses there that really changed her life.

Mr.Flintstone · #**338** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 1:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

I do however, hope that within 20 years, all parking will be placed underground so that the central site of the lot can be used for something of a modern Market Building or other community use. Space for residential/hotel/office would also be welcome. We would also be able to make the Market pedestrian only (between York, St-Patrick, Dalhousie and Sussex).

Why 20 years why not now? I think that should go for all above ground parking downtown. Going with underground parking and mix use building above.

Agree with Marriott comment

rocketphish · #**339** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arcologist

Photo taken on March 19, 2016.

This is one HUGE disappointment. The building is ugly, offers nothing to the city or its surroundings, and imo, is a worse eyesore than the old Union building.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbl...n/photostream/

(** I couldn't get the photo to post in the forums...?)

rocketphish · #**340** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 5:14 PM**

This Claridge building vaguely reminds of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Cape Canaveral. And that's not a good thing.

https://blogs.nasa.gov/kennedy/2016/...urney-to-mars/