Rideau Inn

Great location if you enjoy pleasant walking along the canal. Also close to the central bus station if you are taking greyhound. Room was clean and cozy with AC. Easy check-in and out. We arrived super early but the young lady welcomed us very warmly and guided us to our room, which was already ready.

Breakfast seemed too simple for the price. Anywhere else I stayed with this price provided far better breakfast. What you get is really basic breakfast: coffee, cheap bread and cereals. Boiled eggs were served cold. I wish there were more hot meal options. Wifi in our room was weak and toothbrushes were not provided.

The croissants were very good. The air conditioner in the room was very noisy(old!) We both expected some service in the morning with fresh hot coffee, fresh fruit besides bananas, (this is strawberry season) and we did not expect to pay for parking especially when it was on the premises at the back of the house. Even though it was only $9.00, it just seems like a little extra money grab, especially when paying $159.00 + tax for the room. I would not stay there again.

I said it all in the above.

The location was very central, the room clean and simply but nicely furnished.

The breakfast offerings were pretty poor. Considering that Ottawa has great bakeries, etc., I expected better products than Kraft peanut butter and cheese slices, instant coffee and mass-produced bread.