Rideau
Downtown, Ottawa
Parliament Hill. Unesco's World Heritage site. The Rideau Canal and the National War Memorial. Welcome to Downtown Ottawa. At Rideau, you are moments away from historic landmarks and gothic-style architecture. Surround yourself with beautiful parks and rivers, and stay in a foodie's paradise. Inside, warm earth tones and spacious windows make each space feel open and bright. And modern design elements complement the sleek appliances. Check out the 24/7 fitness center, or test your wits in the game room. Your choice — ping pong, basketball, or the mini-putting green. Step outside and let your adventure begin. Swing by the Bytown Museum and learn about native Algonquin tribes and early European settlers with breathtaking canal views. Is shopping more your style? Stroll through CF Rideau Centre and shop the many chic, brand-name stores. Or browse the stalls filled with snacks, crafts, and clothes at ByWard Market. And Sansotei Ramen offers Miso Black ramen with braised pork filled with rich garlic and umami. Whatever your reason for traveling, there's something for everyone at Rideau. Use the Sonder app to navigate your stay from start to finish. Check in. Request amenities. Connect to WiFi. Contact customer support. All via our small (but mighty) app. Whatever you need, we’ve got you covered. This Sonder has a front desk and our on-site team is available during business hours to ensure you have a better stay.
The Sonder standard
Designer spaces
Keyless entry
Fast, free WiFi
Digital concierge
Availability and rates
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Guests
Price per night
$0 - $1000
Filters
Please note: The layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from what's shown here.
Amenities at Rideau
Building amenities
Air conditioning
Elevator
Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Fitness Room
Lounge and Work Space
Game Room
Kid Friendly
The neighborhood
Downtown
Downtown is the elegant riverside core of old Ottawa, with Gothic-style government buildings on Parliament Hill, sweeping views from the Peace Tower and cruise boats navigating the Rideau Canal. The National Arts Centre hosts ballets, symphonies and Broadway shows, while the stone-built Bytown Museum has exhibits on native Algonquin tribes and early European settlers. Pubs, cafes and gift shops line Elgin Street.
Address
Downtown, 161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
Public Transit
Nearest Public Transportation: Parliament. Public Transportation to City Center: 0 min.
Downtown
Driving time to the city center is about 0 minutes.
Parking
There is no free street parking nearby
Paid street parking nearby
There are no free parking lots nearby
There's a paid parking lot nearby
Booking policies
Check-in is at 4:00 pm Checkout is at 11:00 am
You may request early check-in and/or late check-out after booking. Our team will do our best to accommodate any requests based on availability.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility not available
Elevators available
House Rules
No smoking (not even on balconies/patios)
No pets (not even really cute ones) unless otherwise stated
No parties (not even really quiet ones)
* Please be respectful of your neighbors and keep noise to a minimum from 10:00 pm – 8:00 am.
Please note
There's no cable. We’ve provided a Roku TV and HDMI cord for streaming.
There's no room service or daily housekeeping.
Please do not bring a bike into your space. There's a bike rack located in the level P2 garage, and locks are not provided.
You may hear construction noise from renovations in the building.
Flexible cancellation
We offer flexible cancellations for all bookings. Select the Flex Rate to cancel your booking up to 3 days before check-in and receive a full refund. For longer stays that are paid monthly, we require at least 30 days notice to cancel or modify without fees.
Anything else you'd like to know?
For all stays less than 90 nights, call our team at 1-617-300-0956 (or select an international phone number here) or email us at [email protected].
For stays 90 nights and longer, email our sales team at [email protected].