Rideau Inn

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Rideau Inn

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rideau Inn in Ottawa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and parquet floors. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy private and express check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a seating area with a sofa bed. Additional amenities include a hairdryer and shower. Prime Location: Located 11 km from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, the property is near Rideau Locks (16-minute walk), Parliament Hill and Peace Tower (2 km), and an ice-skating rink. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, breakfast provided by the property, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonathon
    Jersey Jersey
    “The host was lovely, breakfast was simple but adequate. Conveniently located close to restaurants and bars. Easy walking distance to main attractions.”
  • Peter
    Canada Canada
    “Loved the House and it's Features and was impressed that it is a Heritage Home”
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    “Proximity to attractions. We were able to enjoy the common areas. Breakfast was simple but perfect.”
  • James
    Canada Canada
    “Clean, easy to check in, close to everything! Would highly recommend.”
  • Essers
    Canada Canada
    “The location is great. The owner is amazing and so kind. And the stay was quiet, even though over the weekend. I can't say enough that's great about Rideau Inn. If I can get a room there every time I come to Ottawa, I'd be a lucky man.”
  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    “Loved the quiet ambiance of the property. Nice vintage home with everything you need. Lucie is so helpful and accommodating.”
  • Rk
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “I didn't make use of the breakfast although it looked as it was described. The host was really nice and arranged a warm welcome. Everything was available in the room, plenty of towels, enough points to charge your devices, good bed etc.”
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Cheap but good breakfast, coffee machine available, quiet place, nice personnel”
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location Friendly staff Nice breakfast Great value for money”
  • Logan
    Canada Canada
    “Quaint, large, and comfortable room in a Victorian era home, with several spacious common areas, a simple (and cheap!) breakfast, and incredibly responsive staff (Lucy is delightful 😊). Perfect downtown location and a few parking spots for rent...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Rideau Inn, c1916, an Edwardian ear heritage home, operated since early 90's last century, has been providing comfortable, clean and economical accommodations in elegant surroundings at a superb location close to all downtown Ottawa has to offer. A TV is included in all rooms at Rideau Inn. A seating area and a desk provide added convenience. A balcony can be enjoyed. Both Elgin Street and the Rideau Canal are 3 minutes’ walk away from the Ottawa Rideau Inn. This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Ottawa! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area. Business travelers in particular like the location. This property is also rated for the best value in Ottawa! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city. Rideau Inn serves free continental breakfast.
We are situated in the leafy residential neighborhood known as the “Golden Triangle” bound by lively Elgin Street and a bend in the Rideau Canal. Steps away to numerous fine restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs on Elgin Street. A little walking distance to the Museum of Nature, National Gallery, National Arts Centre, Rideau Centre shopping Mall, Byward market and many more exciting hot spots in walking distance.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Rideau Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 16:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

On site private parking is only available for small sized regular cars as the driveway and parking lots are narrow. Contact the property immediately after booking to reserve a parking spot. The Rideau Inn will respond with a confirmation email if they can provide a parking space. On-site parking costs CAD 10 per day.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 811969179