Sonder Rideau

3.0 star property
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Interior
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J2
  • Ottawa City Hall
    4 min walk
  • National Arts Centre
    6 min walk
  • Rideau Canal
    6 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (YRO-Ottawa-Rockcliffe)
    16 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

Located in Ottawa (Downtown Ottawa), Sonder Rideau is within a 15-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Byward Market Square. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Parliament Hill and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Carleton University.

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 6 min walk
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 13 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 7 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 11 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ottawa City Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder Rideau

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a short walk to University of Ottawa
Sonder Rideau offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 205 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and an elevator.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Activities

  • Golf

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
Please note that the lobby is located on the 1st floor.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Sonder Rideau Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 858 out of 1181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1181 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy
Good location and value. My unit was a decent size and was well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Easy walk to Parliament Hill. Clean and very comfortable !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Toronto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow -what a fabulous property. The Sonder Rideau is my new fav hotel in Ottawa. Spotlessly clean, wonderful staff, massive room, and a fraction of the cost of a regular hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hotel, but the entry system is a pain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Will definately be a repeat customer. Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like having your own apartment within walking distance to most everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location to walk to most tourist sites. Clean but no bathroom fan (personal preferance) in the morning ask staff recommendation for breakfast. She suggested the Tim Hortons next door (which is part of the building with an access door to the hotel). We went to the Tim Hortons and it was closed. Room was usual for regular hotel noise until Saturday night when a group outside, across the street in a vacant lot was very loud and noisy. The swear jar would be full as every third word was foul (f##k). Staff did nothing to address this issue. I will chose another hotel next time I am in Ottawa
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Beds were comfortable, but layout of suite was terrible, and furniture was less than ideal. Couldn't properly see the TV from the sofa - had to rearrange furniture to watch it. Beside tables in MBR were small and short with no drawers. Bedside lamps in bedroom were not proper bedside lamps - far too low to shine light on a book. No dresser (or TV) in MBR.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed, Burlington

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and excellent location no room cleaning service and need to pay $90 for cleaning. This need to be re-considered by the management at least for the long staying guests
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fan was loud
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice, and at a good price. It was also nice that you needed a code to get in the hotel and to use an elevator. However, you don’t get any “extras” with this hotel: no room service, no maid service (unless you request it), and all accommodations were minimal. My room was clean, but my friend had a room in which all the surfaces were sticky. I had no hand towels, and the bath towels seemed old and scratchy. The furniture in the room was also scratched up. But I liked how it felt like I was staying in an apartment building, not a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebiah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our time here. Walking distance from Parliament and Rideau Centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only gripe with the place is the third party parking they use is absolutely ridiculous. It’s in the basement which is normal lower in height than most parking, cost is super high, very small and tight spaces and if you’re deep enough the lane becomes one way so you have to watch out for on coming traffic when you’re coming in and leaving. That AND the material selection for the furniture is suede which I’m sure was cleaned thoroughly but whenever we sat on it felt dirty and like something was biting us. Not a smart material. Other than those two minor things that they won’t be able to change it was a nice hotel with nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shoaib ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
O
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leetia

Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024