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The Ottawa Airport Authority announced Monday plans to build a $40-million hotel that will be connected to the airport terminal by a skywalk.

Developed in partnership with Canadian hotelier Group Germain Hotels, the facility will have 180 rooms spread out over eight floors, and about 3,000 square feet of meeting room space. A restaurant will be located on the top floor of the new building, providing a 360 degree view of the airport’s operations. It is expected to open sometime late in 2020.

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“After more than a year of due diligence, we found the ideal site and partner to develop a YOW terminal-connected hotel” said Mark Laroche, president and chief executive officer at the Ottawa International Airport Authority. “This development, plus LRT connectivity, plus our pre-board screening and concession revitalization plans underline YOW’s commitment to serving the growing demands of Canada’s Capital Region’s residents and visitors.”

The new hotel will be Group Germain’s third property in Canada’s capital region. The first Alt Hotel in Ottawa opened downtown in 2016.