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Reviews of ByWard Blue Inn 3 stars

157 Clarence Street, K1N 5P7 Ottawa, Canada

#10 of 56 hotels in Ottawa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2564 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    A good boutique hotel close to city sites via public transit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to one way streets in an infamous city, the hotel was difficult to drive to. While parking was provided under the building, we paid a fee that added a hidden cost.

    Our comfortable, Spartan room had a portable air conditioner that kept us cool. Our room was available early allowing us to escape the drenching rain. The receptionist was helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Would definently recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a very good experience- not complaints here!

    So convenient to everything we wanted to see!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent stay...will definitely book again for future trip to Ottawa.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Good value hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Good beds but a bit soft for my comfort

    Very good breakfast, friendly staff, onsite parking (but limited availability)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceeded our expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing negative about this property that would discourage us from staying here again.

    The location is perfect. Staying at this property ensured that our vacation would be easily walkable, which is exactly what we were looking for. The breakfast offered everything you could want in a breakfast. The staff were all friendly and very informative.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful location, very good breakfast included, and balcony a bonus!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    •Parking: first in and first serve in secure underground parkade; but only 9 spots and very tight; compact cars OK. Cost is $15 per day. (There is a city parkade, almost next door, for same price).

    •Location: downtown Ottawa, Byward Market and walking distance to Parliament Hill. •Breakfast included: full breakfast with many choices; scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, breakfast sandwich, croissants, fruit and yogurt. Breakfast room has lots of seating and a couple of tables outside on deck. •Balcony: with city views and rooftops of parliament buildings. Also, has sun umbrella. Would definitely return and recommend a stay here. :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    The location to the Parliament Buildings, Notre Dame and the National Gallery was a big plus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the street people around the property gave us concern and it was distressing.

    The staff were all extremely helpful and kind.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in Ottawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect - the staff, the location and sleep comfort.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was very limited

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Enjoyed our stay but felt the asphalt disturbance should have reduced our rate for that day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    First morning we were rudely awakened at 7:00 am by asphalt paving noise and it went on all day as it paved the garage. Lighting in rooms is not good since small lamps are supplied. Pillows definitly need changing. Ours were FLAT!

    Enjoyed being able to walk to most everything we were interested in. Place was very clean. Breakfasts were exceptionally good. Rooms are not fancy but are comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not accessible from a stair or ramp perspective

    I liked the location and the value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location between the Parliament buildings and museums we wanted to visit. Reasonable price for our room, breakfast and secure parking. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Early check in, near needed rush tailor and rush cleaner, location with balcony lard firm bed, e
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More plugs for electronics. Two near the bed would be nice.(No problem charging, though.) Television was a bit smal, and controls were not intuitive. Suggest instruction card and more intuitive controls. Did not have much time for TV, though.

    Breakfast buffet included, with abundant good, healthy food, no waiting. Granted two extra egg and cheese on english muffin sandwiches (wrapped) which was dinner on the trip home - hard to find wrapped sandwich to go in the neighbourhood.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, cleanliness, design

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Best value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. The furniture and TV are a little old, but everything was working fine.

    Good value for money. The stuff was very welcoming and friendly. The hotel offered everything we expected from it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great amenities for a trip to Ottawa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed for us was a bit too soft, it might be a little old. But it wasn't a big deal.

    This place was lovely-- friendly and accommodating staff, cute balcony with a table and chairs, great in-room appliances (fridge, kitchen sink, coffee maker), good bathroom with provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (not in tiny bottles, which I definitely prefer. Much more eco-friendly!) Breakfast was nice, good vegetarian options, cold brew and hot coffees, soy and dairy creamers, both savory and sweet breakfast options, and space inside and outside to eat. Good location-- easy to get to from the metro, and lots of shops and restaurants nearby. A great place for a quick stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the pillows. Nothing to complain about really

    The staff were very polite and helpful, our room was cleaned daily and the location was just perfect for what we wanted. Everything was walking distance Very happy to have found this place and am planning of coming back

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Small hotel with clean well kept rooms, ample breakfast, and welcoming staff .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Area just a block away, Byward market has become blighted with mildly menacing non-residents.

    Quiet street, well kept rooms, exceptional kitchen staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    We booked the ByWard Blue Inn at the last minute. It was a perfect accommodation for Ottawa -- close to a very trendy neighborhood but easily accessible to the main attractions. We especially appreciated the onsite parking and the in-room kitchenette.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    A comfy place to stay with a terrific breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is terrific. Easy to get to and within walking distance of the Market, the National Gallery, Parliament Hill etc. The breakfast is outstanding - it's all well prepared, theres' a good selection and you can eat enough to get you through practically until dinner! The rooms are comfortable - it's so nice to have real dishes, cutlery and a microwave. And the hotel doesn't feel like every other hotel. The little balconies are a bonus in the nice weather. It's really a good deal all around.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    It was important to our enjoyment of Ottawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Excellent. The hotel is in a quiet street, but nearby is the buzzy ByWard Market.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Excellent stay, will stay there again if we ever come to Ottawa and recommend to any one visiting
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Place had all what a traveler needs and very clean

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall fair experience and good for short stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too soft

    The locations was good, parking is a bit limited but it worked.

    Stayed in April 2024

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