ByWard Blue Inn

Hotels
8.8 (5489 reviews)
157 Clarence Street , Ottawa , ca

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Poor breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Clean room mentioned but some were cold; consistent issues in reviews may detract from cleanliness.
Service
9.48
Staff is friendly and helpful; several reviews praise service quality.
Location
9.52
Multiple reviews highlight excellent location near attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Mentioned discomfort with beds; rooms have been described as large but noise complaints noted.
Amenities
8.5
Free breakfast and clean facilities but some complaints about what is offered.
Value for Money
8.96
Most reviews indicate good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Breakfast has variety but lacks some fresh options; some complaints about its quality.
Overall Experience
8.98
Generally positive stay experiences with notable issues, such as room comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:36

Property Description

Convenient Location in ByWard Market Area
Located in the heart of ByWard Market, ByWard Blue Inn offers easy access to the National Gallery of Canada and other attractions within a short walk.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a microwave and mini fridge in every room, along with a private bathroom, cable TV, and work desk. Some rooms even feature a balcony with stunning city views.

Complimentary Breakfast and Free Wi-Fi
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and unwind with afternoon tea. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and make use of complimentary laptop computers in the lobby.

Experience comfort and convenience at ByWard Blue Inn. Book now for a memorable stay in Ottawa!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YOW

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CAD 15 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for CAD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 5489 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Barbara couple it
9
Great location, a few steps away from the market. Great services and breakfast
Pros:

Personnel is amazingly Nice and helpful. High quality breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing, all was fine

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Theresa solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

surprised and pleased with a hot breakfast and buffet!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
P
Polina solo_traveller ca
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
M
Martin family_with_children ca
9
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Ladouceur solo_traveller ca
9
Pros:

Personnel courtois
Bien situé
Déjeuner

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
A
Amy family_with_children ca
4
Nice but so noisy we were unable to sleep much
Pros:

Good location, good breakfast, would have been great value.

Cons:

Unfortunately the noise level meant mostly sleepless nights for the duration of our stay. Staff said it was a "great room" and could not help us. It was definitely a good room. But the noise levels both inside and outside (it's close to a night club that plays loud music until 2:30am) was unbearable, and without adequate sleep, and made our whole stay very difficult to enjoy. Very unfortunate but I guess there's not much they can do about the noise. But it does impact the guest.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
Y
yves family_with_children fr
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
M
Marion family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

La décoration.

Cons:

Stationnement payant bien qu'il soit dans l'hôtel.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
C
Cassandra family_with_children ca
9
Pros:

La localisation est excellente pour découvrir Ottawa. Le rapport qualité-prix est vraiment bien.

Cons:

La douche manque un peu de pression.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
L
lyonnelle solo_traveller ca
6
Bon rapport qualité prix/localisation
Pros:

Très bon emplacement par rapport à mon motif de voyage 9 minutes à pieds !

Cons:

Parking cher à mon avis

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
V
Vermette family_with_children ca
8
Pros:

Très bel accueil, endroit propre et petit déjeuner savoureux.

Cons:

Le lit était un peu instable (ch. 56)

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
D
Djo solo_traveller ca
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
T
Tanha solo_traveller co
7
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
S
Sharon couple ca
10
Nice, clean room, friendly staff and very good breakfast.
Pros:

Great property close to everything

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
R
Rachel, Ying couple ca
7
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
U
umberto couple it
8
Perfect stay
Pros:

Absolutely loved everything — the location was perfect, the bed was very comfortable, and the room was impeccably clean. Very good breakast.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
M
MOTTIER couple fr
9
Hôtel très bien placé, calme et confortable
Pros:

Propre, accueillant, confortable, bon petit déjeuner

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
S
Sally couple ca
8
A good value option with a good location
Pros:

Well located - a 10 minute walk to the National Art Gallery. It was in a safe area and our room was nice and quiet. Minutes away from the main Byward Market area, but just far enough away to not be on top of it. Good breakfast. The unit was basic but had everything you needed for a short stay. It was good value, just don't expect the Ritz. Staff were helpful.

Cons:

My husband had no problem with the mattress but my back would have preferred a firmer mattress. The towel rack over the bathroom door was starting to rust. The room was clean but not spotless - there was the odd dust bunny. I prefer a bath to a shower, so the wall mounted soap/shampoo dispensers didn't work for me as they were too high. Perhaps the odd small bar of soap in the bathroom cabinet drawer would be a good option for people who prefer a bath.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple ca
7
Hôtel propre, efficace. Excellent petit-déjeuner et surtout à proximité de tout.
Pros:

La proximité de tous les services. Pas besoin de voiture.

Cons:

Les chambres sont peu insonorisées et on a pas de contrôle sur la température de la chambre.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
M
Mirthedle couple ca
10
Nice place to stay
Pros:

Proximity to every tourist spots

Cons:

The parking lot

2026-03-02 via Nuitee