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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
Lobby sitting area
Free continental breakfast on weekends

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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475 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, K1N5Z3
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(43 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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. Strathcona Park and Embassy of the People's Republic of China 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 - 4 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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sitar Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Happy Goat Coffee Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Habesha - ‬4 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

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 Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa on Dec 1, 2025 start from $64.38, excluding 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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

harmanjot

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cleaning

Less food options in breakfast and bed covers and blanket was not good and clean moreover bathroom was smelled very badly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sivaramakrishna

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room description and photos are not at all relevant. Inconvenient beds and poorly maintained congested room. Property common areas smells bad like a left out place. breakfast was not served and we were given some packed food instead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay OK. Walking distance from Ottawa parliment. In our room, air conditioning directly on the bed (impossible to direct anywhere else). Breakfast included is kind of joke : small muffin / little juice in a box and a small yogourt in a paper bag !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to... ample of free parking space. We had our Harley's parked against the wall visible to the front desk staff.... we walked to Byward market for dinner.... it was a great walk... safe and lots of restaurants to choose from. I woukd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

leo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jingjing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No proper breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kitana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible stay

More like a a rundown cheap motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley E

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlon

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

very comfortable beds. floors felt gritty . could not get water for shower second time I wanted to use it. only bagged breakfast no cafe to eat it in. free parking good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Too dirty

Floor in the room was extremely dirty. Mirror had palms prints right in the middle. Air conditioner was filthy and poured out bad smelling air. the sink was clogged. Luckily, there are 2 sinks in the room. though, sheets were clean, and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Netra

Room is Ok quite Expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ibukun

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Abiy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoon

Overall us good. The only issue I have is the price which is very expensive for a 3 star hotel which is priced at 4 star pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir, Woodbridge

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking Ottawa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

VARUN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It says free breakfast but the breakfast was coffee, muffin and juice only nothing else
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very conveniently located. Clean rooms and quiet accommodations. Very pleased with this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

timasie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
was good to brake from larga baffin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025