Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

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

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Front of property
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Economy Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
290 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5Y3

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 4 min walk
  • Rideau Centre - 6 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 9 min walk
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk

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

  • ‪Dunn's Famous Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smoke's Poutinerie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cora’s - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Byward Market Square. Also, Parliament Hill and Casino du Lac Leamy are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 6 minutes and uOttawa Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 210 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • 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
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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 15 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

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 15 per day (49 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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.
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: 11:30 PM. 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.

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

No parking and no information about options the service bad "I reported that the tv control didn't work at first day and never fixed no clean towels per day and to many drug addicted right outside the hotel
Ronald, 5-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Gabriel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hassan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Asya, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The surrounding area was unsafe as there were alot of junkies.
Shweta, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

This place is great value. It's basic. Not a hotel. You get a basic room. The price is unbeatable in downtown Ottawa. If you are on a budget, this is the place.
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Close to downtown attractions , you can walk to any of them. Friendly staff and cleanliness room. Also a good night view of the downtown. The only problem is the AC is too loud.
Addison, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are very basic but clean. The front desk ladies were amazing. Our television didn’t work, and I expressed that my partner would be working and I would be staying most of the time in the room and would need television. She had the technician come and look but couldn’t fix it. She then looked at their other properties and moved us to the property on campus, which was a two bedroom suite. She went above and beyond to accommodate me. Not to mention when we first got there it was 10:30, and she had us come back at 12 pm so we could check in early instead of at 4pm. The staff are amazing at this location and the campus location. Would definitely recommend both locations. The Rideau is right across from a lcbo so yes there are homeless people hanging out but they don’t bother anyone. The campus location was very safe.
Chris, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Luc, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Devoid of comfort
An odd experience…this room had two clean beds and a clean bathroom. But it had no useable plugins, no side lamps, only two folding chairs, no amenities (hairdryer, iron) and a strange furniture arrangement. A place to sleep only.
3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent for location and price.
Sigrid, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sympa
We enjoyed our stay there and above all they are very welcoming. The service, cleanliness, the view from rooms are great and above all a quieter place.
Elie Dorsey, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Manuel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We always stay in student housing in summer. Friendly staff. Don't expect Hotel level service, for that stay in a Hotel. There is a parking lot next to the residence which has insane parking fees and timings.
anton, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Eric, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Shouvik, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Kouame jean-marc, 14-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Samir, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great clean and quiet stay.
Everything was great and the staff were very helpful. The only thing to note is the mattresses are very hard, which I like. A new grocery store (METRO) is opening across the street for your munchies. There's lots of fast food options in the area. The area and the walk to the Rideau Centre is through a very sketchy area with lots of homeless, drug users and pan handlers.
William, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

No maintenance, no tv, no kettle, dark room, no hair dryer, no iron, no room service and no parking.
Muhammad, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

I wouldn’t ever come back. Bad staff service, poor infrastructure, rooms are below par
Yadarth, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

SMITA, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staffs are very nice. You can store your luggage for free after check out.
Jihye, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value, nice big room, handy location
Really good value, safe and comfortable stay in a central location. Helpful staff on reception. As a solo female traveller, I was reassured by secure reception entry at night.
Yvonne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great value for low frill room. Comfortable bed, tons of storage, free WiFi, mini fridge, desk and chair. Checks all the boxes on my basic list. The room does need more lighting
Denny, 2-night family trip
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