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Byward Blue Inn

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

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

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

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window View)

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

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About this property

Byward Blue Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Byward Market Square
Along with a snack bar/deli, this hotel has a conference centre and self parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and a meeting room are on-site.
Byward Blue Inn offers 46 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Byward Blue Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Byward Market Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and a conference centre.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Byward Market Square and 8 minutes on foot from University of Ottawa
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Byward Blue Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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 transport

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 1309 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1836 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

georgiana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Great stay at the Byward Blue!

Our stay was excellent. The room had everything we needed and more. The breakfast was great and much more than we expected. Everyone in our party was really impressed with the ByWard and would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

4/10 Poor

Margo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was great. The staff were indifferent to us. Not unfriendly but not welcoming. Only had shampoo and no conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was just right with good options. Location very
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Boone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area and the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

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

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and great value. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behnam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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