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Sonder Rideau

3.0 star property
Hotel convenient to University of Ottawa, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, bed sheets
In the heart of Downtown Ottawa, Sonder Rideau is a haven for those who crave adventure and relaxation. Challenge friends to a game in the arcade or unwind with a workout at the 24-hour gym. With public WiFi, luggage storage, and attentive staff nearby guests appreciate its prime location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/games room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
The current price is RM534
RM634 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

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Dining

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Living area

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J2

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Byward Market Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 22 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 11 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 26 min drive
  • Parliament Station - 7 min walk
  • Rideau Station - 11 min walk
  • Lyon Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ottawa City Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder Rideau

Sonder Rideau puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. Also, Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the comfortable beds and helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Parliament Station is 7 minutes and Rideau Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 205 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
    • Please note that the lobby is located on the 1st floor.
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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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Children

    • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Activities

  • Golf

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Residence Inn Marriott Ottawa Downtown Hotel
Residence Inn Marriott Ottawa Downtown
Ottawa Residence Inn
Residence Inn Ottawa Downtown Hotel Ottawa
Sonder Rideau Hotel
Sonder Rideau Ottawa
The Carleton Suite Hotel
Sonder Rideau Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonder Rideau offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonder Rideau 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonder Rideau?

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

Is parking offered on site at Sonder Rideau?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Sonder Rideau.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder Rideau?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Sonder Rideau?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Sonder Rideau and nearby?

Sonder Rideau has a 24-hour fitness centre and an arcade.

What's the area around Sonder Rideau like?

Sonder Rideau is a short 7-minute walk from Parliament Station and 6 minutes' walk from Rideau Canal. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for sightseeing.

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Sonder Rideau Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property is conveniently located near several dining options, making it easy to walk to various restaurants. (9 reviews)
  • The gym was a great addition to the property, well maintained and enjoyable. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Amazing place to stay with Great location
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing. Great staff. Only thing I missed was coffee cream.
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay
3-night trip

10/10

Great price for down town hotel
2-night trip

10/10

We loved our stay at the sonder. Our 1 bed apartment was huge and had everything needed. Fabulous living room and very comfy bed. Kitchen is very well equipped. Building is lovely and had great facilities. It's in a fabulous spot in Ottawa too.
6-night trip

10/10

Amazing place!
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect !
1-night trip

8/10

Stayed here twice. Great location . Staff was wonderful.
1-night trip

10/10

this was a beautiful place to stay. thank you
3-night trip

8/10

Great stay in a good location for visiting local attractions. Apartment was good except for fuse trip after a storm on our last night. Corridor from lift to apartment dirty and washing machine and packaging left outside one apartment. However, would recommend.
3-night trip

10/10

Perfect location and beautiful condo
2-night trip

8/10

Check in/out process was good, kichen facilities were good
4-night trip

10/10

Very helpful staff, great amount of space in the clean room, reasonably priced for the neighbourhood. A great spot to stay for work!
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent kitchen. Large clean bathroom w great shower. Comfy bed & quiet room
3-night trip

10/10

This was our first time in a Sonder property and it was great. We will definitely stay in them again!
3-night trip

10/10

Very nice rooms, lots of space and comfortable.
2-night trip

10/10

Clean, quiet, friendly, and helpful staff, secure parking garage in basement, walkable area to many attractions.

10/10

My go-to stay in Ottawa. Clean, convenient, and spacious.
3-night trip

10/10

Very nice room(s) with comfy beds and pillows and the code to get in and out was very convenient. We made good use of the full kitchen and the location was very convenient to walk to major sites of Ottawa.
7-night trip

10/10

Great location for skating on the canal. We parked at City Hall which was really close by.
2-night trip

10/10

Staff was very friendly and helpful with first time check in with Sonder!
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay. Great value. Really convenient

10/10

It was a wonderful hotel. We have stayed multiple times and will come stay there again. Great location.
8-night trip

10/10

Everything was fine, i really enjoyed my stay at Sonder,
2-night trip

10/10

Great location close to National Art Gallery, Sparks Street and Rideau Canal for skating. Everything within walking distance.
2-night trip