Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 9 min drive
Ottawa Station - 9 min drive
Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 26 min drive
Rideau Station - 6 min walk
UOttawa Station - 13 min walk
Parliament Station - 17 min walk
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
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Byward Market Square. Also, Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 6 minutes and uOttawa Station is 13 minutes.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
210 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Off-site parking within 49 ft (CAD 15 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 107
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 27 August and 5 May.
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs CAD 15 per day (49 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 currently open?
The property is closed between 27 August and 5 May.
Does Rideau Residence University of Ottawa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rideau Residence University of Ottawa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (7-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (21-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Rideau Residence University of Ottawa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and zip-lining. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.
What's the area around Rideau Residence University of Ottawa like?
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa is in Downtown Ottawa, a short 6-minute walk from Rideau Station and 4 minutes' walk from University of Ottawa.
Rideau Residence University of Ottawa Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
22 September 2024
No parking and no information about options the service bad "I reported that the tv control didn't work at first day and never fixed no clean towels per day and to many drug addicted right outside the hotel
Ronald
Ronald, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 September 2024
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 September 2024
Hassan
Hassan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 August 2024
Asya
Asya, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
24 August 2024
The surrounding area was unsafe as there were alot of junkies.
Shweta
Shweta, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 August 2024
This place is great value. It's basic. Not a hotel. You get a basic room. The price is unbeatable in downtown Ottawa. If you are on a budget, this is the place.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 August 2024
Close to downtown attractions , you can walk to any of them. Friendly staff and cleanliness room. Also a good night view of the downtown. The only problem is the AC is too loud.
Addison
Addison, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
The rooms are very basic but clean. The front desk ladies were amazing. Our television didn’t work, and I expressed that my partner would be working and I would be staying most of the time in the room and would need television. She had the technician come and look but couldn’t fix it. She then looked at their other properties and moved us to the property on campus, which was a two bedroom suite. She went above and beyond to accommodate me. Not to mention when we first got there it was 10:30, and she had us come back at 12 pm so we could check in early instead of at 4pm. The staff are amazing at this location and the campus location. Would definitely recommend both locations. The Rideau is right across from a lcbo so yes there are homeless people hanging out but they don’t bother anyone. The campus location was very safe.
Chris
Chris, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 August 2024
Luc
Luc, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 August 2024
Devoid of comfort
An odd experience…this room had two clean beds and a clean bathroom. But it had no useable plugins, no side lamps, only two folding chairs, no amenities (hairdryer, iron) and a strange furniture arrangement. A place to sleep only.
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Excellent for location and price.
Sigrid
Sigrid, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Sympa
We enjoyed our stay there and above all they are very welcoming.
The service, cleanliness, the view from rooms are great and above all a quieter place.
Elie Dorsey
Elie Dorsey, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
11 August 2024
Manuel
Manuel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
We always stay in student housing in summer. Friendly staff. Don't expect Hotel level service, for that stay in a Hotel. There is a parking lot next to the residence which has insane parking fees and timings.
anton
anton, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 August 2024
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 August 2024
Shouvik
Shouvik, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
6 August 2024
Kouame jean-marc
Kouame jean-marc, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 August 2024
Samir
Samir, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
Great clean and quiet stay.
Everything was great and the staff were very helpful. The only thing to note is the mattresses are very hard, which I like.
A new grocery store (METRO) is opening across the street for your munchies. There's lots of fast food options in the area.
The area and the walk to the Rideau Centre is through a very sketchy area with lots of homeless, drug users and pan handlers.
William
William, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
5 August 2024
No maintenance, no tv, no kettle, dark room, no hair dryer, no iron, no room service and no parking.
Muhammad
Muhammad, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 August 2024
I wouldn’t ever come back. Bad staff service, poor infrastructure, rooms are below par
Yadarth
Yadarth, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 August 2024
SMITA
SMITA, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Staffs are very nice. You can store your luggage for free after check out.
Jihye
Jihye, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Good value, nice big room, handy location
Really good value, safe and comfortable stay in a central location. Helpful staff on reception. As a solo female traveller, I was reassured by secure reception entry at night.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 July 2024
Great value for low frill room. Comfortable bed, tons of storage, free WiFi, mini fridge, desk and chair. Checks all the boxes on my basic list. The room does need more lighting