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RIDEAU INN Bed&Breakfast

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  • Inn Details

    Welcome to the charming, Rideau Inn, circa 1916, in the heart of Canada's gracious capital, Ottawa. We offer 10 large, guestrooms, 2 with private baths, one with private sun porch. Guests are assured maximun privacy and friendly staff and enjoy a comfortable Living room with fireplace, formal dining room and fully equipped kitchen (where you may prepare light meals), a private sunny roof deck, and shady front verandah overlooking the shady park across the street. Free ammenities include a WiFi network, video library, local calls, newspapers, instant hot beverages, guest computer with high speed access, ice skates and more. Vibrant Elgin Street's many restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are at our door and Ottawa's national sites are just a short walk away

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Laura's skills with crafts and Dave's architectural skills are evidenced in the tasteful decor.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • friendly helpful service

    • government travel

    • great downtown location

    • great value

    • long stays

    • maximum guest privacy

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fireplace

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Telephone

    On Site:

    • Computer

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Desk

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • tennis raquets

    • Free WiFi Network

    • bicycles

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  • QUEBEC Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$100

    ONTARIO Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    NEW BRUNSWICK Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$110

    NOVA SCOTIA Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    BRITISH COLUMBIA Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    ALBERTA Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$60

    Northern Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$110

    NEWFOUNDLAND Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$100

    SASKATCHEWAN room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    MANITOBA Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    CANADIAN Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 6

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Queen

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $220/$220

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 1pm    Check out: noon

    • Cancellations: 2 weeks notice otherwise 1 night will be charged unless the room can be rebooked in 2 weeks leading up to cancellation

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: in room

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: 12 and older

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • 2 Week stay Nov.1-March31
      Percent off: 20% Days required: 14

    • Week Stay Oct.1-April30
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 7

    • airline/travel agents
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

    • monthly
      Percent off: 30% Days required: 30

    • seniors/student/YHA
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: All-you-can-enjoy buffet

    • Time Served: 5am-10:30am

    • Serving location: roof deck, Dining Room

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • free instant hot beverages

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  • Location Type

    • Centretown

    • Elgin St.

    • Golden Triangle

    • Pretoria Bridge

    • Rideau Canal

    • City

    • Downtown

    City

    • Ottawa

    • Directions to property:
      From the 417 exit at Matcalfe st. Follow Metcalfe to Elgin St. Turn left at the lights and drive 4 short blocks to Frank St. Turn right and we are a few houses in on your left at 177.

    Airport

    • Ottawa, ON, Canada (YOW) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      South on airport parkway to Bronson ave. Bronson to Metcalfe St. left on Elgin 4 blocks to Frank St. Turn right and we are the 4th house on left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • ByWard Market

    • Royal Canadian Mint

    • National Gallery

    • Parliament Hill

    • Aeronautical Museum

    • Nat. War Museum

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Golfing

    • Kayaking

    • National Gallery

    • Museum of Civilization

    • Meach Lake

    • Gatineau Park

    • Chateau Montebello

    • Kingsmere Estate

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Staying at the Rideau View Inn

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I would highly recommend staying at the Rideau Inn Bed and Breakfast. I frequently travel to Ottawa on business and alway stay at the Rideau Inn. The house has character and charm and is always clean and presentable. I have stayed in most of the rooms and always find regardless of the room that my stay is enjoyable, all rooms have comfortable beds and the self serve breakfast is bountiful with a wide variety of choice. Daytime staff are eager to please and work hard to meet your expectations. I find this establishment is excellent value for the money and I have never had a conceern about staying there. Garry

    A good place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I chose Rideau Inn because of its location and also because of the price-performance ratio, after studying reviews for a lot of B&B places in Ottawa. I liked very much the way this house was re-designed and modernized in a sensitive way, respecting the old and modernizing were necessary. I also liked the creative way the rooms are designed as individual as their names are. The rooms are cosy. Many people might not like the fact that the breakfast is self-service - but on the other hand you can have breakfast very early if you want or need to. And then there are nice places to spend time in the house, living rooms with TV and VCR and many books as well as a nice porch. It is possible to prepare oneself a light meal. Laura, who is in the inn during the day, is very nice and helpful. The only negative point: I did not like the jam and jelly too much, I suppose better quality is available, too, in Canadian supermarkets.

    disappointing

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The best thing about this place is its location; you can easily get to many Ottawa attractions on foot or by bus from it. However...the self-serve food is very basic, not healthy or special in any way; we started our stay by noticing expired milk products and dumping the bad ones down the sink. There are two showers to serve about 8 rooms' worth of guests! We heard stories of people having to take cold showers. Perhaps worst of all, the manager seemed moody and verging on the unprofessional. We didn't get the impression that she likes what she does very much. While we were there, she actually kicked out a couple who had objected to her charging their credit card without asking them first, which created a very tense atmosphere. Some of the rooms are very nice, but overall our experience was disappointing.

    no service

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I didn't stay at the B & B due to the fact that no one from the Inn attempted to contact me. I am not sure how this service was supposed to work, but I am extremely disappointed with the experience. Jennifer

    A friendly and convenient place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    It was our first time in Ottawa, and Laura helped make our stay a very pleasant one. She was more than friendly and accommodating. The room was nice, though we probably will reserve a room with a larger bed next time. If I would change anything, I would suggest a little more food variety...maybe a couple more sugar-free cereal choices and soy milk for those of us with dairy issues. Maybe even have instant oatmeal available? I definitely recommend staying here. It's convenient to downtown and Elgin St., where a lot seems to be happening. Laura was very friendly. The rooms were clean and the atmosphere was nice, overall.

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