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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Ottawa

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Lobby
Exterior
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
475 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, K1N5Z3

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rideau Centre - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 13 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 14 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma Palace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sitar Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Happy Goat Coffee Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Noodle - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

Hotel near University of Ottawa
Close to Byward Market Square and Rogers Centre Ottawa, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa provides amenities like free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, French, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Laurier House and University of Ottawa. Byward Market Square and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rideau Station is 14 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 20 minutes.

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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean cheap hotel , convenient for walk to a lot of our excursions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyibango

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

aimin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for the price but can be cleaner and quieter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Valentina

It says breakfast included, and they mean a piece of bread with juice? The photos don’t really show what the place is like.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sorin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy Motel, Clean and Quiet, Friendly staff, Decent breakfast. We have enjoyed our stay!! I chose 4/5 considering 5/5 is for a "Fairmont" ... but otherwise we;ve had a very good stay at his motel!!! Enjoy for future travellers!!! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
there was a lot of restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service
Many unhoused individuañ hanging around putside the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Firas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved my stay here thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place. On one of the main streets. Lots of food options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Esther

I didn’t feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Wall's were extremely thin. Could hear people coughing in room next door. Ended up having to leave the AC unit running to block out some of the noise. Continental breakfast consisted of bad coffee. Hardly breakfast. Room was clean, looks like it had been renovated recently
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Khloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was surprisingly very comfy and had a nice sleep every day for an economic suite, easy parking and safe, disappointed for winter no continental breakfast, but I had a to go bag. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Liu

Liked: Staff & service
nice location, friendly front desk staff, property is old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice all the place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Puran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for my visit will definitely recommend this place to my family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff, close to the city. Nice for quick weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Thé pictures on thé site had a waffle machine. The continental breakfast was cheap
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debiprosad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latifa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are fine and service great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pradeesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, easy moving around as most attractions are closeby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and Staff treated us nicely. Best part was, everything was a walking distance. Capital Hill is only 15 Minutes walk also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jhoyee

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown Ottawa and all the entertainment and dining options that go with it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024