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Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

Property class: 2.5

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Rideau Residence University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
A modern kitchen area with a long counter, various appliances, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Rideau Residence University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television screen. - Rideau Residence University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a view of the city. - Rideau Residence University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent corner entrance and a large glass facade. - Rideau Residence University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
Close to Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa, Rideau Residence University of Ottawa provides amenities like free continental breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, and a wardrobe.

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(121 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with a city view, and a wardrobe.

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4

QUADRUPLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Ottawa, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Rideau Residence University of Ottawa is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Peace Tower and National War Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Confederation Park and Major's Hill Park. National Arts Centre and Elgin Street are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ziplining. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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290 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5Y3

What's nearby

  • A historic building with classical architecture, a statue, and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Ottawa
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A street with a building labeled 'JOEY RIDEAU' and a clock tower in the background.
    Rideau Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
    Byward Market Square
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A modern glass building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by trees and other urban structures.
    Rogers Centre Ottawa
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a green roof.
    Parliament Hill
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    2 min walk
  • Lone Star Texas Grill
    5 min walk
  • Level One
    4 min walk
  • MuGoongHwa Garden
    3 min walk
  • Smoke's Poutinerie
    4 min walk

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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 transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Heating
  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 27 and May 5.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rideau Residence University of Ottawa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rideau Residence University of Ottawa located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Ottawa, Byward Market Square, and Rideau Canal. Rogers Centre Ottawa and Parliament Hill are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rideau Station is 6 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 13 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

Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 825 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast , very good staff and constant good air coonditioning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Yashmeet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was decently clean. location was great. Just the beds were not comfortable enough at all. we were not able to sleep whole night. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Parking is extra.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Annabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Mélina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and joyful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was OK.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, location ideal for tourists.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room offered great value for the price. Everything was clean, and the staff were very friendly. The breakfast was good and included all the essentials. The location is perfect, with easy access to the bus stations and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Great continental breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kamil Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vey helpful staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

PHONGSACK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for walking nearby parliament and site seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect affordable place to stay for activities near downtown Ottawa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were there 24 seven to let you in very convenient local downtown location very simple accommodations great for if you’re not spending too much time in your room and wanna be downtown for a fair price bathroom was a little outdated but and add everything you need and was a nice safe secure building
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility and affordable for family of 4
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. The location was perfect, walking distance to everything. Staff were great as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room, minimal furniture (would be nice to have nightstands with lights). Nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Aritra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property to stay in Downtown Ottawa. Helpful staff, and are flexible regarding check in and check out times. They helped with local transport information.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, staff are friendly, breakfast is good, parking not likely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Candice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Many homeless people around the building. Making it not to safe to be around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zhang Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zhiming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and comfortable Would like to have had parking on site
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Joani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous breakfast. Friendly staff. All good except TV didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
reception staff was very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and were very satisfied overall. The room was spacious , clean and comfortable. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Whenever we needed something extra ,such as a chair or hair dryer, they provided it right away. The continental breakfast was delicious, with a good variety of food, and everything was always well stocked. The location was excellent- only about a 10 minute walk to the main attractions, which made it very convenient for sightseeing. Overall, we very happy with our stay and would gladly recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was friendly, breakfast was alright. No parking on site but there are multiple paid parking sites available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026