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238 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z6W6, Canada
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Ranked #54 of 62 hotels in Ottawa
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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Vancouver, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Never again”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2006
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On the up side it had a mini bar fridge, microwave, and cable TV. The floors (bathroom excluded) were tile and looked fairly new.

There was some noise from next door, but they quieted-down by bedtime. You'd think the walls were paper thin given the noise transmission, but the walls are painted cinder block.

On the down side, the first thing I noticed was the smell. Whatever the maid uses is overpowering and made me a bit nauseous. Since the windows are sealed, there was no way to get any fresh air without leaving the door open, which was not a desried option. I actually went out later to get some lysol 'odour eliminating' aerosol to try to combat it, but it didn't help much. Clothes and luggage stank from that motel smell afterward.

The bathroom was functional, but small and showing it's age in the decor.

I chose this motel for the location and because it was cheap. I regreted it within minutes. Considering it was just for one night, and the location was ideal, kept me from going someplace else.

My advice, if you can afford it, spend an extra twenty bucks or so and go someplace else.

  • Stayed November 2006, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“A nightmare”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2004
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The reviewer from overseas--are we talking the same place here??? You spent probably close to a thousand dollars on a return ticket (not to mention a 10 hour trip probably) and are staying here??? My Goodness thats really hard to believe or understand... Stayed here 1 night September 2004 and I would NEVER EVER stay here again. The rooms are old, and the place is a magnet for transients etc. There was loud screaming next door and a fistfight near the convenience store just across the street. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Maybe I just happen to pick the wrong night??? Oh well Im not making the same mistake twice !Good luck fellow travellers.

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“A Pleasure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2004
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I have stayed in this motel on two occasions and have found it very comfortable and pleasant.The management were extremely helpful and understanding and i have never had any problems.I plan on staying there again in December.Alot of people don't have good things to say about this place but I love it and look forward to staying there in December and have a really nice time as always.

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“Beware! You were warned!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2004
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Stayed here for 1 night June 2004.
This is the worst place to stay in Ottawa without a doubt.
We were kept awake all night with people constantly coming and going and we were actually worried for our safety.
If you must stay in this part of town, stay at a property on Carling avene which is less than a 5 min drive away.

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“Lies, lies and more lies!!!!! What a dump!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2004
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Do not be fooled by the website!! It has pictures that are NOT taken at the Richmond Plaza. This place was just a nightmare. Reception staff was very rude and seemed upset that we arrived. There was a lot of suspicious activity going on at the motel all night long....cars and motorbikes constantly driving wildly in the parking lot...ultra-loud TVs, constant shouting...and no security! We could not sleep for most of the night. The room doors were made like those in home bedrooms...like cardboard...could be kicked down easily. We had people knocking at our door at 4am. A lot of drunk people just loitering in the area it seemed. The price was what attracted me but I was expecting what the website showed. AVOID!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

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