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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall. - Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa (Ottawa)
A hotel lobby with patterned carpet, a staircase, and seating area with patterned chairs. - Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa (Ottawa)
A compact hotel room with a desk, office chair, refrigerator with a microwave, and a television. - Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa (Ottawa)
A reception area with a glass partition, wooden reception desk, and framed awards on the wall. - Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa (Ottawa)
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Close to University of Ottawa and Byward Market Square, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa provides amenities like free to-go breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a green armchair.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Promotional, Upgrade

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lowertown, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is in a shopping district. National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TD Place Stadium or Gatineau Sports Centre. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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475 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, K1N5Z3

What's nearby

  • A historic building with classical architecture, a statue, and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Ottawa
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A street with a building labeled 'JOEY RIDEAU' and a clock tower in the background.
    Rideau Centre
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.
    Rideau Canal
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A modern glass building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by trees and other urban structures.
    Rogers Centre Ottawa
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
    Byward Market Square
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mary Brown's Chicken
    4 min walk
  • Cafe Tehran
    1 min walk
  • Bamm's Snack Shack
    5 min walk
  • Shawarma Palace
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk

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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 on-the-go 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Lowertown, 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 13 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic hotel, convenient location and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Atse Junior Blanchard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , has air conditioning staff were helpful , parking on the property, restaurant are near by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful staff, nice and clean rooms, good location for connections to downtown Ottawa. Excellent bus connections and free parking for guests. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are clean. The staff who gave beeakfast in the morning is a little bit rude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brooks

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Helpful staff. Good wi-fi. Outside of property was shabby but room was in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Walking distance to ByWard Market and many restaurants. TV reception was not always available. Very close to bus stop for catching transportation. Comfortable bed. Nice to have refrigerator and microwave. Good coffee served in morning. Friendly and helpful staff at reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival ample on site parking was stress free. Friendly and efficient check-in. Accommodation exactly as described with full size under-counter fridge and microwave oven. Simple bagged breakfast with unlimited coffee was fine. Not too noisy from main road. Good air-con if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ching Mei Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This plays gets good reviews but still surprised me pleasantly. It's not flashy but perfectly decent, with clean, spacious, pleasant rooms in a great downtown location. Parking is free and the lot seems reasonably secure. All in all it’s a well run hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely book again when I'm back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at this Hotel was pleasant, the areas are very clean and the service is excellent, the reception people are excellent and above all it is very quiet, the place is very safe and excellent, all the service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The ecolodge was well located within easy walking distance of the city center and lots of restaurants. The room was very spacious but a bit tired. We had a great time and the free parking was really useful. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Doreen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking was great - plenty The bed was amazing comfortable The room was very dirty - dust everywhere Cockraaches came out at night in washroom - I saw 6 Staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Wi-Fi great. Lots of lottle stores and restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is in a great location, close to the airport, restaurant and other amenities. However, the breakfast option is very bad. 1kid pouch juice, a muffin and a yogurt, coffee/tea everyday same thing. I would hope they have better options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly. The free breakfast was a muffin, yogurt and a juice box. Different places to eat close by. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Silas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

GURINDER

Liked: Staff & service
This is review is based on property condition as it is old area so hotel property is not in good condition , smelly carpets and washroom cant make guests happy But if we talk about staff they are helping and caring and take immediate action for guests problem which is appreciable . We made our check in night still there was guy at front desk he helped us a lot . So there was mix experience we had there .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Room comfort
Was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room looks like recently renovated, clean, comfy, has an iron, dryer, microwave, fridge. Reasonable price for downtown motel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff... had second thoughts due to external appearance, like Motel style; however, rooms were all updated and quite comfortable. Friendly staff. Best Shwarma in town across the street: the Shwarma Palace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kereny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convininient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025