Sonder Rideau

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J2
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 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 10-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Byward Market Square.

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Byward Market Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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 Rideau Canal
Sonder Rideau offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. 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. Digital 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 nearby

  • Golfing

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. 984 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1362 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

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
From the moment I got there to the very end the hotel was fantastic. The staff for friendly knowledgable and courteous, and we’re always willing to lend a hand. Especially Dennis at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

10/10 Excellent

Amaechi

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

8/10 Good

Logan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a lot of stuff around BUT no parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Got 1 bedroom suite, which was very spacious. Definitely worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place - Highly recommend to anyone!
We had an amazing stay at Sonder! It was our first time here but surely not the last. Bed was confortable, living room was beautiful, kitchen well equipped. Location was amazing. Everything was super clean and overall we really enjoyed our stay! Would recommend to anyone and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full kitchen and big
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jizhou

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

owoade

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

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was fine. I know it's probably hard to retrofit, but pool and hot tub would be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was good; however, the bed mattress in the bedroom was warped and the gym could have had more equipment options. Out of two treadmills, one was broken.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, decent place to stay!
The building is very conveniently located, east to find and close to all the places of interest in town. The apartment was clean, modern and comfortable. Great value for the price!
Lobby
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good bang for your buck!
We had a wonderful stay at Sonder Rideau. The location was perfect; walking distance to a the main touristic attractions. 5min walk to a bus stop and the Parliament tram station. The room was clean, modern and very spacious. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zero Hassle
Great, no hassle option for a quick stay in Downtown Ottawa. Property is easy to access and is kept very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here several times as both my kids attend university in Ottawa. Great option If you want a little more room at a reasonable cost. Self checking was seem less. Close to all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024