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Rideau Residence University of Ottawa

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

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Stunning hotel building with a modern design, featuring a glass window on the corner and a flat roof.
Relax in style with a comfortable seating area, featuring a sofa, armchair, and stool, surrounded by a city view.
Two single beds with white bedding and red pillows, a wardrobe, desk, and microwave.
Relax in the stylish lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area, and large decorative light fixture.
Bathroom features a large bathtub, separate shower, and a sink with mirror and toiletries.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

Room options

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Two single beds with white bedding and red pillows, a wardrobe, desk, and microwave.

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(85 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Enjoy a city view from the large window, with a comfortable bed, wardrobe, and flat-screen TV.

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa on 8 Aug 2025 start from NZ$172.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 437 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent stay Bed was comfortable. Staff were super friendly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Avery

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for residence, as a hotel… it’s ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unrivalled location. Very sparse rooms, amazing for the price, staff do the minimum (not a bad thing).
Stayed 5 nights 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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything and will be coming here more often
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

stanley keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, helpful staff and great location. Can't wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Corrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay area around the property was a little bit sketchy but what you would expect for a city
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

lillian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location and value for money. The location was a little rougher than expected with homeless and individuals with mental health challenges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

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

6/10 Okay

Alice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Sohail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were okay, if planning a budget trip it was a great place to stay. But bathrooms smelled a lot without using. And breakfast was all frozen stuff de frosted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick June

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They allow us to check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Veronique

As mentioned in previous comments by other clients, the surrounding area is quite dilapidated but it’s the same for the fancier hotels a few doors down! This particular establishment is fine if you are looking for a clean, air conditioned place to sleep and shower. Definitely worth the saving vs a 280$ hotel room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Testimony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

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