ByWard Blue Inn

Superb

Liked: Breakfast was simple but satisfactory. The room on the ground floor was clean, quiet, and equipped with everything needed. The location is great. It is very close to the ByWard Market, and lots of restaurants are within a short walking distance. Public parking (with reasonable pay) is near the hotel.

Superb

Exceptional

Liked: Alvin was a superb employee/concierge(?). He was so sweet, kind, and attentive to our every need.

Terrific stay in perfect location,...

Liked: Superb location, comfortable beds, clean, great breakfast
Disliked: All great!

Superb

Caveat Emptor

Liked: It is one of the best places to stay in Ottawa. Very close to everything in Ottawa, especially the ByWard market.The included Breakfast is always a decent spread. Most rooms have balconies. Internet is decent.
Disliked: The area hasn't really gotten any better....but it's like almost any major Canadian City core area....however, most of the street people mind their own business. Generally, it is a quieter hotel.....the vast majority of the patrons during this last trip were the 50+ age group. The included breakfast follows this trend, so if made-to-order gourmet coffee, avocado toast, and weird protein shakes are your tastes, you'll be disappointed by the scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage, egg & cheese breakfast muffins, and percolator vat coffee.It was disappointing to see that the total cost had nearly doubled(our first stay in 2016, was ~$140/night (not including parking, service fee or taxes - there was very little change on our next trip a few years later). This last trip (with parking, service fee & taxes) was over $300/night. While the facilities are wonderful, there are other hotels nearby that do offer an extensive array of amenities (such as pools, gyms, etc) at roughly the same or lesser price point. They are offering rooms WITHOUT the included Breakfast on discount websites, which is still $~$25/Night MORE than booking through the Hotel's Reservation system (and those rooms include breakfast).The cost on the Hotel Website highlights a substantial "discount" and there is reduced fee overnight parking available through the hotel (parking is City of Ottawa owned & operated---it is NOT clear if the discounted parking is literally for overnight only, or if it includes parking during the day when there is HUGE public demand). We're not sure the why this change of strategy, but if you want to save money, you'll have to book through the hotel

Exceptional

Superb

Superb