Byward Blue Inn

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Byward Blue Inn

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
$90
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Explore the area

View in a map
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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

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

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window View)

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

Similar properties

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. 1285 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1803 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, good price, nice breakfast, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was excellent. Close to many dinning establishments. Will go back next time we are in Ottawa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Botany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good breakfast options included as standard. Everything within walking distance and overall great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Oleksiy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stop for a night in downtown Ottawa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with proximity to food, entertainment parking and the Highway! Customer service was great on check in. Very personable. Only downside was the pillows on the bed. Thin and flat. Other than that, great place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shimon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so close to many attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great breakfast, excellent rooms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked being able to walk to The Parliment Building and Market
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant recommendations and great simple and excellent quality breakfast 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

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

great in everything

clean, location is perfect easy parking just beside and inexpensive plus great breakfast!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to ByWard Market Place & Museums - & Walking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute little hotel within 5 min walk to ByWard Market. Loved the art work, the cute balconies and the area in general. Bedding and beds were just ok. Staff was great and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

It’s a Gem!

We enjoy staying at this small hotel situated in a great location downtown Ottawa just steps from a happening Dalhousie Street and a hop, skip and a jump from Byward Market. No problem with parking which is about 50 feet away from the hotel in a covered self-parking lot. There is a small parking fee per day and does not have in/out privileges. However, the hotel does have its own underground parking below the hotel but it has a limited amount of parking spaces for guests. I think there are 10 parking spaces. When you book, indicate that you need parking. I’d go so far as to contact the hotel directly and inform them of this. It’s a first come first serve type of situation. We’ve stayed at this hotel several times and only once have we been able to secure the hotel parking but like I said, there is plenty of parking a few doors down the street. Lobby- clean, small and welcoming Check-In: Quick and friendly service Staff: friendly, knowledgeable, professional Breakfast- delicious, plentiful with a nice selection of fresh croissants, breads, muffins, fruit, yogurts, cereals, juices, coffee selection of teas and hot foods (scrambled & hard boiled eggs, breakfast meat and seasoned potato wedges. Room- we’ve had the opportunity to stay in different rooms. They were all comfortable, clean and small. However, the size of the rooms didn’t matter to us because we basically just slept there and when we were there to “hang out” we made good use of our balcony that faced the courtyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
They do have parking available but the entrance driveway and the spots are ridiculously narrow. I suggest parking in the public lot right next door. We liked the hotel - great location. The rooms are old but have all the advertised amenities and it was clean when we arrived. We spent three night there and our room was never cleaned during our stay even though, on the second morning we specifically requested that it be cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025