Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Ottawa

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Lobby
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

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

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Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

Located in Downtown Ottawa within a short walk of University of Ottawa, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Byward Market Square. This 60-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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 with free breakfast, near University of Ottawa
Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls.

Languages

English, French, Hindi

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa on Jul 3, 2025 start from $96.8, 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Ottawa within a 10-minute walk of Laurier House and Strathcona Park. You'll also find Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa include a casino on the premises?

No, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa offers free continental breakfast on weekend mornings though there is no restaurant.

Does Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa.

Are there connecting rooms at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

The closest major airport to Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is Ottawa International Airport (YOW), which is 10.2 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa.

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 1003 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