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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
Reception
Free continental breakfast on weekends
Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(44 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • 23 sq m
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ottawa

Lowertown stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lowertown hotel, you'll find Laurier House and Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Embassy of Ivory Coast and Embassy of Serbia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rideau Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rideau Canal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Byward Market Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawarma Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Happy Goat Coffee Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sitar Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shawarma King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 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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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre Célestin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Coffee maker was broken Bagged breakfast looks nothing like online TV broken with lines going through it Half eaten Oreo on the floor AC was in the closet No housekeeping of room or fresh towels next day Card keys stopped working next day Very loud, I believe people live in the hotel I’ll never go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

krishna prasad

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bibhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking in downtown is the best part
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kereny, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convininient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and very friendly staff. Walking distance from Rideau Hall and Parliament buildings. A lot of restaurants nearby, and an awesome little movie theatre just up the street. Very close to Byward market. Quite a few street people, but it doesn’t feel unsafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Jerry, the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Wm. Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. My sister and I both felt the same way. I apologized to her because I was the one that booked it. We were afraid of bed bugs because of the condition of the bedding. We couldn’t wait to leave in the morning to drive to Quebec where we’re spend 5 nights in a fantastic hotel. I travel a lot within and outside Canada. Everyone says I am an easygoing person but, this hotel should be closed. I have booked many holidays with Expedia without a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurkaranbir

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

2/10 Terrible

rick james

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cockroach infested breakfast wa a bag yorgurt proteen bar not worth the price avoid at all costs hope cockroaches don,t get into uour luggage this place should n ot be listed on expedoa or trovago it is ahealth hazard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i booked this room days ago i called to ensure i could pay at the property. My boyfriend would be putting it on his credit card. The morning of the reservation I recieved a voicemail stating that my card.has been declined and if I didnt pay by 130PM (2 hours before checkin) my reservation would be cancelled. So I called again explained the situation and i was advised that I was required to pay by credit card while on the call, and my boyfriend wasnt here yet so.after telling this again i finally gave upandn told them to cancel the booking. We ended up going to another hotel and having an amazing time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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