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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is a 2 star hotel in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 475 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Estimated Price
$113
CAD
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Reasonably priced, clean accommodations and attentive staff
Pros 
  • Some guests liked being close to popular attractions
  • Affordable price according to many guests
  • A few guests were impressed with the level of cleanliness
  • Attentive, friendly and helpful staff according to some guests
  • Free wireless Internet, parking, newspapers, breakfast and local calls
Cons 
  • Complaints of thin walls
  • Dated decor according to many guests
  • A few guests felt that the hotel was located in a bad part of town

Other Hotels in the Area
Days Inn Downtown Ottawa (0.4 km)
Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa (0.5 km)
ByWard Blue Inn (0.8 km)
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa (0.9 km)
Courtyard Ottawa Downtown (0.9 km)
Econo Lodge Downtown East (1.1 km)
Novotel Ottawa (1.2 km)
The Westin Ottawa (1.2 km)
Fairmont Chateau Laurier (1.3 km)
Embassy Hotel and Suites (1.5 km)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown (1.5 km)
Extended Stay Deluxe Ottawa - Downtown (1.5 km)

This Hotel is in...
Downtown Ottawa

This Hotel is Near...
Gatineau Airport (13.5 km)

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Editor's Analysis
Updated on Mar 13, 2012
Overview
The Econo Lodge in Downtown Ottawa is located 2.3km from Parliament Hill and 2.2km from The National Art Gallery of Canada. Other area attractions and landmarks include the University of Ottawa, Strathcona Park and The Canadian Museum of Civilization. Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier Airport is 17.3km or 26 minutes by car from the hotel (Google Maps).

General hotel amenities include free wireless Internet, complimentary breakfast, free newspapers, free on-site parking, luggage storage, coffee in the lobby and currency exchange. The hotel does not allow pets. Check-in and check-out times are 3pm and 11am. 

The hotel has two floors and 60 guest rooms. In-room amenities include air conditioning, a safe, a phone, climate control, an iron/ironing board, cable television and free local calls. Guests can choose between a smoking and a non-smoking room. Amenities available upon request include a refrigerator and a microwave. 
The Good
The Econo Lodge received several positive remarks, with some guests liking the location, the price, the rooms and the staff. 

Guests who liked the location of the hotel felt that it was close to several popular attractions, shops and restaurants. Several guests described the location as "perfect" or "convenient," and many guests felt that the hotel was within walking distance of many landmarks. 

The price of the hotel received numerous praises and one guest reviewer stated that the price was the "main attraction." Comments regarding the rooms were also plentiful and several guests felt that the staff kept the rooms, bathrooms and linens clean. 

Many guests stated that the staff were "friendly" and "helpful." They also felt that the staff were attentive to the needs of the guests.  

The Bad
Several guest reviewers had an issue with the neighbourhood and the condition of the hotel. 

The hotel is apparently located in a rough area of downtown because there were a few comments regarding the surrounding area. One guest reviewer stated that the hotel was situated on a "bad side of the city," whereas another guest felt uncomfortable at night. Some guests complained because there is homeless shelter located next to the hotel.

Guests across multiple sources agree that the hotel is dated and there were complaints of broken ice machines, no hot water, worn out furniture and tired decor. Some guests felt that the walls were thin because they could hear talking from the surrounding guest rooms. 
Booking.com average guest ratings were 6.8 out of 10 points. 

TripAdvisor.com ranked the Econo Lodge #43 out of 59 hotels in Ottawa. Guest reviews averaged 3 out of 5 points. 

Hotels.com average guest ratings were 2.9 out of 5 points at the time of writing.
Editor's Analysis by Valencia H.
Analyzed by Valencia H.
After scoring high on a junior high literacy test, Valencia considered a career as either a writer or an English teacher. Writing won because unlike teenagers, the keyboard doesn't talk back.


Guest Reviews

6.0
Fair

#56 out of 58
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 6.0 / 10 Details

No. of guest reviews: 383
Guest Recommended: Yes
Guest Ranking Explained

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is #56 out of 58 hotels in Ottawa ranked by the ratings provided by guests.
Guest Recommendations and Comments
Hotel review by guest is Negative
Francis from Etobicoke, ON CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 3 out of 10 on March 12, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Very Poor"
"Hotel condition is very poor. Heating did not work to my room. WiFi did not work. Very noisy and not properly air tight. I can hear every car passing by the road. Could not sleep at all."


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Halifax, NS CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 6 out of 10 on February 27, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"The good news is that: (1) the staff were friendly and helpful, (2) the bed was comfortable, (3) TV was good, (4) shower was good, and continental breakfast was adequate. The bad news is that: (1) the motel was run down, with paint peeling on the bathroom door, which was dirty, (2) the outdoor lacked proper sealing, which let in cold air, (3) the parking lot never seemed to be plowed, despite snow, and price, while modest compared to other locations, was still expensive for the overall quality."

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Paul from Halifax, NS CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 6 out of 10 on February 26, 2013 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Good: Friendly and helpful staff, continental breakfast, comfortable bed, adequate shower faciliites TV Bad: Run down, door leaked air, paint in room was chipped and peeling, parking lot was poorly plowed, despite days of snow, price was excessive for service provided."

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Trevor from Montreal, QC CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 9 out of 10 on December 16, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Ottawa, ON CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 8 out of 10 on November 10, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Good!"
"For the affordable price, it is a great place to stay plus it is near downtown which makes everything a lot more easier."


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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Cameron rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 5 out of 10 on September 19, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"It's really a motel not a hotel"
"It's really a motel. Very old fashioned. Beds were comfortable, but the chairs need replacing as they are wobbly when you sit on them. Over priced for what you get. The breakfast is decent which is the best part."


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Verified Guest from Brampton, ON CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 10 out of 10 on August 16, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Cambridge, ON CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 3 out of 10 on March 19, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Mary from Prince George, CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 7 out of 10 on September 25, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"I asked for a non smoking room and was given a smoking room. I could not stay there so they did find me a non smoking room but I had to insist on this before they accommodated me."

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Verified Guest from Mississauga, ON US rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 4 out of 10 on August 02, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Winnipeg, MB CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 4 out of 10 on June 05, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Well, if you don't mind walking (like me), then this hotel is alright for what you're paying for. It's closed enough to downtown (like 20 min. walk) and clean. So if you are in a budget, this is a good place to stay but if you can afford paying a bit more then go for it."

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Brenda from Iqaluit, NU CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 7 out of 10 on May 31, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Jose rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 9 out of 10 on May 19, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Thomas from Wolfville, NS CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 2 out of 10 on April 05, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Abysmal Hotel in downtown Ottawa"
"When we first arrived the hotel room smelled like feet. They moved us and the next room had no internet. There had to be something in the room, both of us got a rash. The staff seemed totally unwilling to co-operate with us at every turn. Don't go to this hotel."


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Angelo from Guelph, ON CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 4 out of 10 on September 01, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Jeffrey from Lennoxville, CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 7 out of 10 on July 01, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Sean from Toronto, ON US rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 8 out of 10 on February 12, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"We didn't really hang out at the hotel but slep there for two nights. It's pretty close to the winter lude attractions driving distance. There's small stores within walking distance and the room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Not fancy but good for the price."

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Verified Guest from Scarborough, ON CA rated Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa 8 out of 10 on October 26, 2003 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel Address: 475 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Overview & Amenities


Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

Amenities
  • Business Center
  • High-speed Internet
  • Parking
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Air Conditioned
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Currency Exchange
  • Safe-Deposit Box
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee / Tea Maker
  • Microwave
  • Hair Dryer
  • TV
  • Laundry service
  • Photocopier
  • Internet Connection (wireless)
  • Shower
  • Bathtub/Shower Combination
  • Luggage Storage
  • Vending Machines
  • Free Parking

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Nearby Cities
Gatineau (6.1 km)
Gatineau (12.6 km)
Kemptville (41.5 km)
Arnprior (51.9 km)
Smiths Falls (61.9 km)

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