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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa

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Lobby
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
475 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, K1N5Z3
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa stay.Your stay at this Downtown Ottawa hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Laurier House and Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute 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
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 13 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 14 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma Palace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sitar Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Happy Goat Coffee Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Noodle - ‬11 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.

Languages

English, French, Hindi

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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

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
  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged

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.

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. 209 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gwendoline

Liked: Staff & service
Just a regular old motel.

10/10 Excellent

Yatin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

LINDSEY, MISSISSAUGA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

LINDSEY, MISSISSAUGA

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, might suit a lone overnight traveling business person but I wasn't happy. No ice, machine broke in the summer, it's March. Picture showed a big tub but I would not waste the water in my room so small. Breakfast included in a small brown paper bag, Couldn't get a printed receipt from the office and when I checked my bank statement this charge was nearly double. Not happy with your company.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Disrespectful Long term Residents

Check in was nice and easy. The room was clean. But the long term residents in the hotel did not care about anybody else. They were noisy 24 hours per day. Banging on each others doors, talking loudly in the hall, extremely loud tv’s, and screaming children at all hours. The room next to hours had a baby screaming for 3 hours straight starting at 10pm. Someone even called my room at midnight. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tabitha

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Danny

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Older hotel, relatively clean. Beware of breakfast

We had booked a room with 2 queen beds and ended up with 2 double beds. They also charged us more money at check out vs what we paid on hotels.com, apparently due to taxes. Finally, picture of breakfast and breakfast room are false advertising: no access to the room and breakfast given in a take out brown bag with a juice box, a bagged muffin and a yogurt. Will not go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Parnian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was not super clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Saymond

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

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

6/10 Okay

keith

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Pascal

In addition to noise (people with baby next to my room inclding tows music around), L have been charged 10$ more than what agreed with expedia. (311.5)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sorin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy Motel, Clean and Quiet, Friendly staff, Decent breakfast. We have enjoyed our stay!! I chose 4/5 considering 5/5 is for a "Fairmont" ... but otherwise we;ve had a very good stay at his motel!!! Enjoy for future travellers!!! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

joel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

DeVante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The contact with the cards may be finnacky because of the cold, but I hope it's just that. It took me various tries to get into my room because the doors wouldn't recognize the key, but that aside. it was a lovely stay and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Khloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was surprisingly very comfy and had a nice sleep every day for an economic suite, easy parking and safe, disappointed for winter no continental breakfast, but I had a to go bag. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

roman

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cyril

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go in knowing that it's a cheap accommodation and since you get what you pay for, it's not too bad in that sense.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oluwaseun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean place. On one of the main streets. Lots of food options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

marc, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
there was a lot of restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

marc, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
noisy non stop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Refrigerator not cleaned out after prior occupants. Light bulb missing from side table
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025