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Sonder Rideau

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Ottawa

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J2
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Ottawa hotel, you'll find Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. Elgin Street and Confederation Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Byward Market Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 7 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 11 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ottawa City Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder Rideau

3-star hotel near University of Ottawa
Sonder Rideau offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center, an arcade/game room, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sonder Rideau offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Activities nearby

  • Golfing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
Please note that the lobby is located on the 1st floor.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Sonder Rideau Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1014 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1412 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hakimah

There was moody in the pan
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room(s) with comfy beds and pillows and the code to get in and out was very convenient. We made good use of the full kitchen and the location was very convenient to walk to major sites of Ottawa.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good but 30$ for parking it s crazy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were delighted with the Sonder Rideau. The apartment was clean cosy and spacious. The quality of the bedding and towels was excellent. Overall everything exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. A full apartment for two, complete with a very comfortable bed, all amenities were new and well thought out. I couldn't recommend it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to National Art Gallery, Sparks Street and Rideau Canal for skating. Everything within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Javad Kheyrollahi

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in/out process was good, kichen facilities were good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Loved it! Spacious room. Clean. Amazing staff. Great location can’t say enough. Will definitely look for Sonder next time we travel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fine. It was last minute and well priced with paid parking. The fitness center and game room were kind of banged and dirty. The sofa in the apartment was worn out. Apartment otherwise was clean, good WiFi and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Qiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

peter, Dutton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st class..good price
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lebene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable apartment with secure access. Limited interaction with staff who were helpful when available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location. Excellent facility. Excellent staff. Would like to have had more electrical outlets by the bed, more light in washroom, and some hooks for clothing or towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gail christine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stay at this location was very convenient and room was quiet and clean. The friendly and accommodating staff made up for any lack of amenities. Please keep the front desk staff and go to self check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

C. Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So well located.

My go-to stay in Ottawa. Clean, convenient, and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bozena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, St. John's

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025