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Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

2.5 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Byward Market Square

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Economy Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo
Lobby sitting area
Located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa, Rideau Residence University of Ottawa offers a warm welcome with free in-room WiFi. Enjoy convenient amenities like smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk, while helpful staff ensure your stay is smooth.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mobile key entry
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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290 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5Y3

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rideau Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rideau Canal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Byward Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 23 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 9 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 26 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 6 min walk
  • UOttawa Station - 13 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shanghai Wonton Noodle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Level One - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Byward Market Square. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 6 minutes and uOttawa Station is 13 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 210 rooms
    • Arranged over 19 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 49 ft (CAD 27 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 27 and May 5.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs CAD 27 per day (49 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Rideau University Of Ottawa
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Hotel
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Ottawa
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Is Rideau Residence University of Ottawa currently open?

The property is closed between August 27 and May 5.

Does Rideau Residence University of Ottawa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rideau Residence University of Ottawa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (7-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (21-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.

What's the area around Rideau Residence University of Ottawa like?

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa is in Downtown Ottawa, a short 6-minute walk from Rideau Station and 4 minutes' walk from University of Ottawa.

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Reviews

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean property, quick and easy check in/out, nice continental breakfast - close to everything!
nicole, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay!
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an excellent stay Bed was comfortable. Staff were super friendly. I would stay there again.
Michael, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple, but adequate accommodations, with healthy breakfast, just 10 minutes walk to the main City attractions. Twice cheaper than other higher end hotels in the area.
Anna, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and close to everything
raphael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable downtown location
Robert, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Great for residence, as a hotel… it’s ok
Avery, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is nice to have a free breakfast wherein the room rate is not pricey. It is just a walking distance to the attractions.
Jelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient and close to the downtown area
HANG, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was close to everything and will be coming here more often
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and helpful! Limited parking was the only downfall to our stay.
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view, helpful staff and great location. Can't wait to return
stanley keith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

An good budget stay close to parliment hill. Typical dorm beds and food but you cant beat the price.
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is perfect. But it's at downtown area and there are homeless people around.
Rock, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for a short stay
Joyce, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unrivalled location. Very sparse rooms, amazing for the price, staff do the minimum (not a bad thing).
Daniel, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was great stay / Enough paid parking /downtown / shoopping / market / night life .
Grishma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

close to all the stores and transport you need
Neil, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I had a very good time staying for three nights at Rideau Hotel. The customer service was very good and the staff were very friendly. We really loved the breakfast and the nice and clean eating area. We really recommend it.
Anita, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay area around the property was a little bit sketchy but what you would expect for a city
Corrah, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very close to downtown market area
adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and front desk service
Arturo, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

We have a good stay. The AC is a bit noisy, breakfast is just bread n cereal, other than that, it s a good choice.
Joyce, 1-night trip