Cheerful and Modern

3.0 star property

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reception
Interior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, espresso maker
Minibar, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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171 Cambie Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1X 0A7
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Canadian Tire Centre
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

Cheerful and Modern

Laundry facilities, a communal living room and free self-parking are available at this guesthouse. Change of towels is available on request
Cheerful and Modern offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes dining tables and kitchen islands. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and children's dressing gowns.

This Ottawa guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and shared/communal kitchens. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cheerful and Modern . During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Rideau Canal. Features include free self-parking and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and a communal living room
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Rideau Canal and 14 minutes from Algonquin College
As a guest of Cheerful and Modern , you'll find laundry facilities and a communal living room. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ottawa guest house.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Office
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Cheerful and Modern Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 286 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Annie jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, quiet & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place and Great Deal.

Easy access, friendly, and trustworthy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Behrouz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Nicely decorated. I liked the living room and the full kitchen. It felt like being at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern, good looking rooms. In residential area— no name on front door— more like rented rooms than hotel, but served our purpose very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Navjot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The hosts were kind and accommodating. It was also very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and easy access to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to sleep very well. Enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Godspower

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room y love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Omosalewa

Nice location, friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Westin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for holidays Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay, standard amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

EMEKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if it’s available
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

EMEKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin, beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted a a quiet place to stay on my day off and this place checked all the mark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dorcas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host and very modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to crash near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. I love that it was a quiet place and I and my partner were able to enjoy Netflix on the beautiful TV
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024