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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Reception
Free continental breakfast on weekends

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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475 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, K1N5Z3
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ottawa

Lowertown stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lowertown hotel, you'll find Laurier House and Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute. Embassy of Ivory Coast and Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rideau Centre - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shawarma Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happy Goat Coffee Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shawarma King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sitar Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

Hotel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa
Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa. Self parking is free.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa to the airport?

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is 10.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa on Mar 19, 2026 start from $105, 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.

Does Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa.

Does Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa offer free breakfast?

Yes, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

Is there free parking at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa have a pool?

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa does not have a pool.

Does Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa to downtown Ottawa?

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is 1.2 mi away from Ottawa.

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, easy parking; clean. Only drawback is that soundproofing is not very good - can hear people in other units.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mymy claire mposhi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grace

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Infested with cockroaches, smell like molds , staffs not very helpful, not safe for travellers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahildeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandre

Traveled with partner
The walls are paper thin. We could hear tv, people conversation, kid screaming from other room . Sleeping was difficult
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Francine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad area of town. Homeless everywhere. Hotel is run down.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vladimir

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Ok, just Ok. There was no heat in the room. The place is old and run down. It was one of the cheaper hotels, but even that is too much for what they offer. Tumbs down.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ETHEL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was fine but the snow clearing in the middle of the night (~3am) included very loud music.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matvii

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Lise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlin

Business traveler
Room was small but fine. Bed wasn't super comfortable and noises from the neighbouring rooms kept waking me up, but I managed. Would’ve been nice to have been advised of the 200$ security deposit before I got there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a little old. The surroundings are very loud. You cant get a decent sleep since you can hear a loud noise from the neighboring houses until morning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
healthy breakfast was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Breakfast is limited at best, definitely not for me. Room was clean but room i had, had a beautiful view of the smoking area covered in butts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mahafuzul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect place to stay for travellers, everything is close to the motel, nice staff Although its a bit old but Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025