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University of Ottawa Residence

2.0 star property

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Economy Room
Economy Room | Living area
Economy Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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90 University Private, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7K4
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Economy Room

Economy Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(134 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Ottawa

With a stay at University of Ottawa Residence, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, steps from University of Ottawa and 4 minutes by foot from Rideau Canal. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Byward Market Square.

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Byward Market Square - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • UOttawa Station - 5 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 9 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandy Hill Community Centre - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Father & Sons Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Second Cup - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Happy Goat Coffee Co - ‬8 min walk

About this property

University of Ottawa Residence

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa Residence offers 312 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and dining tables. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 312 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
This smoke-free hotel features ziplining nearby, bicycle rentals nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include scooter/moped rentals nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (CAD 17.50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (81 centimetre high)
  • Lift (96 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (60 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 20 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 26 and May 2.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: CAD 17.50 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

Reviews

University of Ottawa Residence Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 588 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chinam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellence.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was clean and great for a budget short stay. Students wkg front desk friend It was impossible to reach them prior to my stay on numerous attempts or during my stay. The phone is not answered. They need to work on this asap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SOO-LING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish there were some basic in the kitchen. Mugs/glasses, cutleries, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Cecilia, Greer

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to everything. Great value. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shaneil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was walking distance to downtown or the train station. The staff were professional and accommodating. The room is ok for short stay. It was clean. The bathroom sink could use come silicone glue to seal the countertop but I liked my stay beside that sink situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is so convenient, walkable distance to most attractions. It’s inside the university area, so the neighbourhood feels safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

YAMILET

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

soroush

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience staying at the property for a night. The rooms were very clean and quiet. Staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich, Halifax

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Economical, safe, easy walk to everything you want to see in downtown Ottawa. There is a train station on campus as well, good place for families as well. Great parking too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue Yao

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A simple and clean set up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious accommodation, good value, very clean. Reception staff were really friendly and helpful. We had a nice view of the Canal but the road was noisy. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sepax

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
More basic amenities: hair dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Padmini

Liked: Cleanliness
within university area Price is too high for students
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lai hung

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
2 out of 4 towels are dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly. Great selection and good prices, conveniently close to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

mojgan

There was no hair dryer or plates or enough mirrors
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josee

Travelled with family

Great experience

Great experience for our U Ottawa graduate that had not stayed on campus during her school. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for the price. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only one elevator working. Was not informed that you need to lock front door when you left room. Bed was terrible. Shower curtain too long and blocks drain.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noyo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a night. Walkable distance to everything,( attractions, foods, and shopping)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025