Many years ago, the members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa South realized that with the development of several hospitals in the Ottawa area, out-of-town patients needing treatment could feel isolated and lonely. They knew, too, that having loved ones close-by was proven to quicken the healing process. Unfortunately, there was nowhere affordable nearby for family and friends to stay while visiting patients at the hospital.To solve this problem, the Rotary Club of Ottawa South decided to build a nearby, low-cost motel.
This was a huge undertaking at the time, and close to $2 million was raised by Rotary Clubs, other service clubs and the community throughout Eastern Ontario. In July 1986, a 51-room motel opened its doors on the grounds of the Ottawa Hospital’s General Campus on Smyth Road.
Rotel has been providing safe, clean, comfortable and private accommodations for over three decades. Primarily serving the communities of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, Rotel has also welcomed guests from all over Canada, including Canadian military members from abroad.
Rot
el is strictly a non-profit organization, with its Board of Directors positions staffed by volunteers, and it also is a registered charity. The nightly room rate and donations are applied to staffing, ongoing operating costs, repairs, and a capital fund to cover major repairs, renovations or additions.
el is strictly a non-profit organization, with its Board of Directors positions staffed by volunteers, and it also is a registered charity. The nightly room rate and donations are applied to staffing, ongoing operating costs, repairs, and a capital fund to cover major repairs, renovations or additions.To make a donation or to learn more, please visit ROTEL's Donate https://rotel.ca/donate page,
or call at 613-733-1412 or 1-800-267-4700.
or call at 613-733-1412 or 1-800-267-4700.
