Byward Blue Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Balcony view
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON, K1N 5P7
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(179 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

With a stay at Byward Blue Inn, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, just a 4-minute walk from Byward Market Square and 8 minutes by foot from University of Ottawa. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rideau Canal and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa.

What's nearby

  • Byward Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parliament Hill - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 7 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 10 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Camino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lowertown Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Byward Blue Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Byward Market Square
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a reception hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (CAD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

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

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Byward Blue Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1237 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1722 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Totally enjoyed our time and the breakfast was excellent as usual! We will return very soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel to stay if you want to be close to Byward Market and other points of interest. Rooms are very clean and the service is great. Full breakfast with eggs, pastries, coffee and tea. I have stayed here multiple times and this hotel has never disappointed. The area around the hotel is noisy and doesn’t look very safe but I have never had any incidents, just like any other downtown area need to be watchful at night
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nisarg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Morning breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the market area and Parliament. The bedroom and bathoom were renovated, big and clean. The room even included a kitchenette. Breakfast was great with a good variety of food to choose from. Staff was efficient and friendly. I will stay again at the hotel whenever I return to Ottawa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrise

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and close to Byward Market
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has thought of everything you might want from a mini-suite to robes, great shampoo etc, a little balcony and comfy beds. The included breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Tout le personnel était accueillant, serviable et souriant. Très bien situé et très cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kiran

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
House keeping was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay in the Byward market. Close to many sites, etc. in Ottawa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salamata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything went smoothly I’ll recommend to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here. Staff is friendly. Location is great. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is always amazing. Only slight issue we had this time was our room had a smell, we think it may have been painted recently? Other than having to open the windows to air out a bit, all was good. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Québec

Travelled with group
Clean, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruno

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

10/10 Excellent

Temi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful and nice, the breakfast is amazing and amazing customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location -
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and room was immaculate with everything you need for a short stay.....will definitely be coming back during the summer season and will enjoy having a drink on the balcony. Breakfast was also great with something for everyone and all fresh and delicious. Location was great with Byward Market less than a 5 minute walk away and Parliament Hill also a short 20 minute walk away. A definite winner all around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very satisfied we will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Shockingly exceeded expectations

Very high quality and standard hotel in downtown Ottawa, in close walking distance to important attractions. Exceptionally clean, neat, and professionally designed. Shockingly exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Rose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025