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Byward Blue Inn

3.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Balcony view
Exterior
Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
$88
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12

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157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON, K1N 5P7
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(206 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Byward Blue Inn

3-star hotel in Downtown Ottawa
Along with a snack bar/deli, this hotel has a conference center and self parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
Byward Blue Inn offers 46 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This Ottawa hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Byward Blue Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CAD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 15 per night
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per night

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Blue Byward Inn
Byward Blue
Byward Blue Inn
Byward Blue Inn Ottawa
Byward Blue Ottawa
Byward Inn
Byward Blue Hotel Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn Hotel
Byward Blue Inn Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn Hotel Ottawa

Byward Blue Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1297 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1818 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Behnam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our first visit to Ottawa since my elderly family moved to a care home, so we now need to stay in a hotel. This hotel was perfect. I chose it because it’s located halfway between the care home on Porter island (Rideau River) and the Parliament Buildings, and we could easily walk to both. It’s also very close to the Byward Market area for restaurants, and only 15-20 minutes walk to the HOHO buses at Elgin and Sparks. We walked everywhere, no taxis except airport. Taxi drive along the river is very scenic. Our room had a balcony which was great. We could see the Peace Tower from it. The room was spacious and comfortable. One great feature for me was the number of plugs. We each have 2 Internet devices and I have 2 health devices, so I always carry an extension cord. Didn’t need it here!! TV has lots of channels. Bathroom was great and it had a separate small sink in the room, very handy to have. Bed was small for 2 people, but we managed. Breakfast doesn’t change much but was good and had all the the items we needed. All in all, we were very happy and will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Bayward blue was great! The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable. I have recommended it and would continue to recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ming-Tsung, Pleasanton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I wish I could give 5 stars to the staff and services. The staffs in breakfast room and room service who greeted and smiled at you. But the front desk not so much. The night when we checked in, the old guy behind the check in counter was rude and impatient when I asked for the parking directions. He shouldn’t be in hospitality business.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For a budget hotel, the Byward Blue Inn is good. The location to the Parliamentary precinct and the Byward Market are excellent. Very walkable. The minimal staff were friendly, hard working and obliging. The linens were clean and in good condition. We were surprised that we had to pay for the whole stay upon arrival. The big missing, of all things, was a dish towel. The room had a small sink, dishes etc, wash cloth but no towel to dry dishes. None of the front office found this odd but confirmed their expectation that guests was their own dishes, not staff. This one is really baffling. All said, I would recommend the property and stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Mattress was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near byward market and walking distance to the Parliament buildings. Great balcony with umbrellas and the in suite kitchen was perfect. Breakfast was excellent as well. No problem recommending this hotel to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, EDMONTON

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

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful inn to stay at. So clean and our room was wonderful. The staff is amzing and so kind. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALASDAIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From welcome to adieu this was a great hotel. The staff are great the parking although limited (and tight) was secure. Lovely area if a bit spacey at night with the Cannabis stores.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Great Staff

Angelo at the front desk was friendly and very helpful! The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. It is located an easy walk to Parliament and Byward Market with lots of good restaurants in the area. Nice breakfast was provided There is a good parkade a couple doors down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koushal

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There is no free parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is really good. Close to downtown and to main hub. Many restaurants nearby. Highly recommend and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous staff, lovely room, great breakfast, excellent location. This was a perfect choice for me. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ANH

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good, with fresh fruits. Very convenient location to walk to Kiweki point, Parliament hill and downtown area. Spacious room, clean and fully equipped. Only minus point is the queen bed actually looks like a double, a bit small for a couple.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic hotel!! I have stayed here 3 years in a row!!! Beds are so comfortable, room and staff amazing!!! The breakfast included was outstanding! See you next year!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika, Golf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were on The smaller side but tidy. The staff helpful and very friendly. Breakfast was excellent. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moselle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff, breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice conveniences in the room. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Good breakfast. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean Ludger, Boynton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Area is average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025