University of Ottawa Residence

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (295 reviews)
90 University Private, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7K4 , Ottawa , CA

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Front entrance ramp
Health or beauty spa nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Elevator
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Good value for money
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy at night
Parking challenges

Categories

Cleanliness
6.7
Some towels were not clean and had an unpleasant odor.
Service
9.2
Staff was helpful and patient.
Location
9.2
Centrally located and very walkable to many sites of interest.
Room Quality
7.7
The room condition varied, some beds were not great.
Amenities
7.7
Basic amenities provided, but some expected facilities were missing.
Value for Money
8.7
Good value for the cost, though condition may not meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Lots of choices for breakfast nearby.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall a decent stay with a few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:19

Property Description

Recreational Activities:
Enjoy ziplining, biking, and hiking trails nearby, along with scooter/moped rentals and mountain biking.

Featured Amenities:
Relax with a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self-parking available for convenience.

Comfortable Accommodations:
800 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi. Desks for work and housekeeping services provided.

Experience the best of Ottawa at the centrally located University of Ottawa Residence. Just steps from the university and minutes away from Rideau Canal. Book your stay now to explore the city effortlessly!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 295 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Donette
8
Pros:

Property was good. Parking was a bit pricey. Convenient walking distance to Rideau mall, parliament, etc.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Lena family
10
Pros:

Overall, the room was excellent - very clean and spacious for 2 beds. Lots of choices for breakfast. The check in and check out process needs improvement since it is only handled by 1 person at a desk, and you have to wait in line which can waste a lot of time. The area was walkable with lots of food choices around. The street is busy so it can be noisy at night. Parking is horrible. The garage beside this residence was under construction and poorly lit and never had parking spots available. Finding parking was a challenge every night of our stay until we found a garage around the corner at another hotel.
For the cost per night, this is an excellent choice!

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Maurice family
8
Pros:

The convenient access yo downtown Ottawa and surrounding areas.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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frank
6
Pros:

Very quiet with old furniture

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Darlene
8
Pros:

Shower was way too short for my son. Not enough pillows and blanket was super thin

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
Y
YuBiao
10
Pros:

Good

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Suzanne family
10
Pros:

Great value

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
D
Dong Hwa
6
Pros:

While the fees were reasonable and the condition was generally good, the towels were not clean and had an unpleasant odor.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Rosina friends
10
Pros:

it was a great and affordable place, though not fancy

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Paul
8
Pros:

The property is centrally located and very walkable to may sites of interest. Good restaurant options within walking distance as well. Staff was helpful and patient.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Keri family_with_children
10
Pros:

Everything was close by, so it was very convenient! Definitely great if you are walking! The parking was a bit tough as we’d figured we could park on campus lot, but it’s for pass holders from 7am-3pm. We found a place close by though.
Staff was awesome! Lots of space & great rooms! Amenities were great. They gave us extra things like blankets & toilet paper. Loved it! Felt safe! Thank you! I’d def stay again!

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Sue family
8
Pros:

University residence. Units are perfect for aafaniky. Shame our bike was stolen. We like having access to full kitchen. Beds not great.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Chantelle family
6
Pros:

It was very convenient, a few minutes walk to the university building we were going to. I was very thankful for the easy parking lot right outside of the residence. Full sized fridge with freezer was great. I realize it is residence, well used, but I thought the price was high for the condition of the rooms; in comparison to some nice hotels I stayed in recently, only about $20-30 more for higher end. Each of the 2 rooms was supposed to have a smart tv but 1 room had an old tv with nothing on it. The tv in the other room was Roku with lots to watch so I had to invade the other guest’s room. Not the end of the world, just not what we expected with the info we had. We also received a notification that Rogers was going into all the rooms one day whether you answered your door or not between 10-6. I didn’t love the idea of someone coming in while I was away but assumed they would be escorted by university staff. I happened to be there when they showed up, he was less than a minute but the Rogers employee was alone, unescorted. They only offer room cleaning every 3 days and I believe you have to request it as there is no do not disturb doorknob hanger which was fine as I prefer my privacy and I clean up after myself. The beds are a little sad looking but surprisingly comfortable. Great option if you get a good deal and aren’t particular about aesthetics.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ryan
8
Great Location, Tricky to Find
Pros:

Basic, no-frills accommodation near the Byward Market. With all the construction happening nearby, it was tricky to get to, but the campus is lovely. We thought the kitchen would have more than à microwave and fridge as the email said we needed to bring our own cooking utensils and pots (which we did), so we were a little disappointed to find no hot plate or hob.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Lee Yee
10
Pros:

It was a super comfortable stay. The accommodation is spacious and the location is pristine. Without paying top tier prices, you can’t find a better location. I’d stay in UOttawa Residence again.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ferruccio family
8
Pros:

It was what I expected nothing fancy but functional our group enjoyed their stay

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Tina
4
Minimalist Travel
Pros:

The best aspect of this stay is its convenient location downtown—easy walking distance to By-ward market, the Capital buildings & galleries. The room wasn’t serviced once in our four-night stay. Not at all comfortable—the towels, blankets, mattresses & pillows were very low quality.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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diane family_with_children
8
Pros:

It was a convenient location for my daughters camp

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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JIE
10
Pros:

Goo

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Kim
10
Pros:

Very nice and clean rooms and super kind staff. I felt so lucky to find this place. Highly recommend.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee