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Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Ottawa

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Front of property
Economy Room, 2 Double Beds
Economy Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

Map
290 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5Y3
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ottawa

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa puts you in the heart of Ottawa, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like University of Ottawa and Byward Market Square. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Added amenities include a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Ottawa hotel include Rideau Canal and Rogers Centre Ottawa.

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rideau Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Byward Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 6 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 23 min drive

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

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Ottawa
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rideau Residence University of Ottawa also features a vending machine and a lift.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 210 guestrooms or units
  • 19 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa offers 210 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 August and 5 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 27 per day (49 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

As of 12 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa on 22 June 2025 start from AU$192.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rideau Residence University of Ottawa serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

No, Rideau Residence University of Ottawa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 252 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Liberty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Madison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hassan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Asya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Shweta

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The surrounding area was unsafe as there were alot of junkies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Addison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent for location and price.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elie Dorsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Senthil

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anton

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shouvik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kouame jean-marc, New Rochelle

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samir, stouffville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No maintenance, no tv, no kettle, dark room, no hair dryer, no iron, no room service and no parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yadarth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t ever come back. Bad staff service, poor infrastructure, rooms are below par
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024