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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel lobby with patterned carpet, a staircase, and seating area with patterned chairs.
A kitchen with a microwave, a bread box, and a fruit bowl.
A compact hotel room with a desk, office chair, refrigerator with a microwave, and a television.
A reception area with a glass partition, wooden reception desk, and framed awards on the wall.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a green armchair.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

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

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Upgrade

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Promotional, Upgrade

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Laurier House. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served at weekends
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Rideau Centre
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.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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. 240 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merlyn

Liked: Amenities
Close to everything, shops, restaurants and bars. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ching Mei Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at this Hotel was pleasant, the areas are very clean and the service is excellent, the reception people are excellent and above all it is very quiet, the place is very safe and excellent, all the service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful at check in and requests, also reminded us of a forgotten item after checkout. Comfortable, convenient parking, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The ecolodge was well located within easy walking distance of the city center and lots of restaurants. The room was very spacious but a bit tired. We had a great time and the free parking was really useful. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Doreen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking was great - plenty The bed was amazing comfortable The room was very dirty - dust everywhere Cockraaches came out at night in washroom - I saw 6 Staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Wi-Fi great. Lots of lottle stores and restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly. The free breakfast was a muffin, yogurt and a juice box. Different places to eat close by. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Silas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is in a great location, close to the airport, restaurant and other amenities. However, the breakfast option is very bad. 1kid pouch juice, a muffin and a yogurt, coffee/tea everyday same thing. I would hope they have better options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

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

2/10 Terrible

Asith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Living room ok, but dirty bathroom left whole stay uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean cheap hotel , convenient for walk to a lot of our excursions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Puran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for my visit will definitely recommend this place to my family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Room comfort
Was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Firas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved my stay here thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
healthy breakfast was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room looks like recently renovated, clean, comfy, has an iron, dryer, microwave, fridge. Reasonable price for downtown motel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kereny

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff... had second thoughts due to external appearance, like Motel style; however, rooms were all updated and quite comfortable. Friendly staff. Best Shwarma in town across the street: the Shwarma Palace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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