Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

2.5 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of University of Ottawa

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Bathroom
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
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
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)

Highlights

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

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

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

Map
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
  • 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

  • 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 puts you in a great location, within a short 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 Rogers Centre Ottawa are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 6 minutes and uOttawa Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

English, French

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 210 rooms
    • Arranged over 19 floors

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

    • Off-site parking within 49 ft (CAD 27 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

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

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 107
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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

MONETIZATION_ON

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 August and 5 May.

Parking

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rideau Residence University of Ottawa currently open?

The property is closed between 27 August and 5 May.

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 that you 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 on-site 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 such as cycling and zip-lining. 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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Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Value
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Great stay!
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Great location
jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

The Continental Breakfast was a nice touch, but I wouldn’t recommend staying there. Spend a little more money and stay at a decent place.
lillian, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

No food choices Always toasts and cereals Beds were ok, not very comfy Decoration was nice
Cindy, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Convenient location and value for money. The location was a little rougher than expected with homeless and individuals with mental health challenges.
Stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Good for a short stay
Joyce, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Nice stay overall. Staffs are nice and willing to help, but the amenities in the room are poor, such as noisy air condition, a poorly functioning faucet.
Alice, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

I enjoy the short walk to Rideau Center, Byward market and Metro supermarket across the street. The room is a bit basic but it has everything I need and wanted, plus fantastic value. Will continue to book here.
Denny, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great views and affordable prices. Just a few things, you need to request a hair dryer. Housekeeping is dependent on how long your stay is. Bed is springs based sags. Good AC and very roomy.
Ryan, 2-night trip