Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Ottawa

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Front of property
Reception
Bathroom
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 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

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

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

Hotel near University of Ottawa
Close to Byward Market Square and Rogers Centre Ottawa, Rideau Residence University of Ottawa provides amenities such as free continental breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A lift, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 210 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, French

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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 transport

  • 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.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 August and 5 May.

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

Payment types at the property

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

Property is 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

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km). Rideau Station is 6 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 13 minutes.

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Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 325 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and close to the downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Grishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay / Enough paid parking /downtown / shoopping / market / night life .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maged

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff,they help alot,very clean,not high end place,but for the price and the location,it is perfect, thanks alot
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean, the beds were really comfortable and the room was spacey. Very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean budget accommodation, close to Rideau Centre and canal. Great staff. Large rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and front desk service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance most of the tourists spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good overall. The room ambiance could be more appealing for guests considering the rates
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good place to stay. It’s close to Parliament Hill. The rooms are clean. The complimentary continental breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Ellice

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! very clean and quiet. Continental breakfast was good to!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kawal

Just don’t have own parking…otherwise really good place to stay in budget
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met all expectations
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Siu Ang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations are great and the price is right. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elna Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second year staying at this property. Was a great stay last time, and did not disappoint this year. Staff was very friendly! Perfect location for everything that I needed. Will be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sol Sol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For this price and location, it is not bad at all. The hotel is dated but clean. Parking is confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KA HING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amitabh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the price. Coffee maker in the room would be a welcome addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good hotel for 1-2 nights
Stayed 1 night in May 2025