Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market by Hyatt
by the TopOfHotel team
Andaz ByWard is the design-led Hyatt that draws the youngest crowd in Ottawa, built around a floor-16 rooftop bar and a spot dead-center in ByWard Market that nobody else can match.
Andaz ByWard is the design-led Hyatt that draws the youngest crowd in Ottawa, built around a floor-16 rooftop bar and a spot dead-center in ByWard Market that nobody else can match.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market sits at 325 Dalhousie Street inside ByWard Market, and it opened in 2016 as the first Andaz in Canada. The 16-floor building was designed by IDEA Inc. as a design-led property for Hyatt, aimed squarely at a younger crowd. There are 200 rooms: an Andaz Queen starts at 35 square meters, larger than the usual 4-star, and they run up to the 70-square-meter Andaz Large Suite. The look is contemporary — grey, gold and black, mixed with Canadian art and Eames furniture. Every room has floor-to-ceiling windows facing ByWard, Parliament Hill or the Gatineau Hills, with 400-thread-count Frette sheets, Sealy beds, fast Wi-Fi and a 55-inch Smart TV. The free minibar — water, soda and snacks — is an Andaz signature, and the bathroom comes with a rain shower and Lather products. Real reviews on Trip.com (8.8/10) and Agoda (8.6) mostly praise the views and the modern design.
Food and amenities
The heart of the Andaz is Copper Spirits and Sights — the tallest rooftop bar in Ottawa, on floor 16, with a 360-degree view of Parliament Hill. It is open 4pm to 1am daily, cocktails run about $10 to $16, and happy hour from 5pm to 7pm brings 30% off Friday and Saturday with a DJ. It is the hotel's signature and a favorite check-in spot for a younger crowd. Feast + Revel, the main restaurant, serves Canadian comfort food with a Sunday Brunch around $33, and the Lobby Bar pours cocktails and snacks downstairs. The 24-hour fitness center is well kitted out with Peloton bikes. There is no pool or spa on site, but a partnership with the nearby Holtz Spa covers that. The free minibar is an Andaz touch you will not find elsewhere, and the concierge runs a free neighborhood tour daily — an hour on foot through ByWard. Overall score 8.9/10.
Location and getting there
The Andaz sits at 325 Dalhousie Street in the heart of ByWard Market — a heritage food market dating to 1826 and the source of Ottawa's best-known cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants. The market is 1 minute away, with the original BeaverTails 2 minutes out. The National Gallery of Canada, where the giant Maman spider sculpture stands, is a 2-minute walk. Parliament Hill is 7 minutes, the Rideau Canal 5 minutes, Notre-Dame Cathedral 3 minutes, and the Rideau Centre 8 minutes. The Canadian War Museum is a 10-minute taxi, and Gatineau Park a 15-minute drive. YOW Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport is 15 km out — about a 22-minute taxi at roughly $26 to $33, or bus 97 from Mackenzie King station in 28 minutes for about $2.75.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. First, parts of Rideau Street draw rough sleepers, especially past 11pm near the Shepherds of Good Hope shelter. Inside ByWard it stays safe thanks to the foot traffic, but take an Uber from the lobby if you are heading out late. Second, valet parking runs about $33 a night, which is steep — if you drive, use the ByWard Market parking nearby at roughly $11 to $18. Third, there is some construction noise: Rideau Street has an LRT extension scheduled for 2026-2027, so ask for a room on floor 10 or above facing Parliament to stay clear of it and get the better view. Fourth, lower-floor rooms look onto the building next door — the good rooms are floor 8 and up, and they start at the same price for a very different experience.
Our take
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market is the sharpest pick for couples aged 25 to 40 and a younger crowd who want a design hotel and nightlife. It brings the first Andaz in Canada, the floor-16 Copper Spirits rooftop bar that tops the city, floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, and a spot dead-center in ByWard Market with cafes, bars and BeaverTails on foot. Rates start around $137, the best value among the 4-star design hotels here. If your trip is a couple's getaway built around a rooftop bar, a design-minded honeymoon, or you just want to be in the middle of the buzz, this is the one. If you care more about heritage charm or a pool, the Chateau Laurier or the Westin will suit you better. Overall we give it 8.9/10 — best for couples aged 25 to 40, designers and creatives, and anyone who loves nightlife.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The rooftop bar Copper Spirits sits on floor 16 — the tallest in Ottawa — with a 360-degree view of Parliament Hill, and the floor-to-ceiling windows in the rooms carry that view down to your bed.
- The contemporary design is the real point here: grey, gold and black tones mixed with Canadian art and Eames furniture, 400-thread-count Frette sheets, Sealy beds and a 55-inch Smart TV in every room.
- The free minibar — water, soda and snacks — is an Andaz signature you will not find at the other hotels in this group, and reviewers single out how genuinely friendly the front desk is.
- You are 1 minute from the ByWard food market, a heritage market dating to 1826, with the original BeaverTails stand 2 minutes away and the cafes, bars and pubs that make this the liveliest pocket of the city.
- Andaz Queen rooms start at a generous 35 square meters, larger than the usual 4-star, and run up to the 70-square-meter Andaz Large Suite, all with the same floor-to-ceiling glass.
- Stretches of Rideau Street draw rough sleepers after dark, especially past 11pm near the Shepherds of Good Hope shelter. Inside ByWard it stays safe because of foot traffic, but grab an Uber from the lobby rather than walking far late at night.
- Valet parking is about $33 a night, which is steep. If you drive in, use the ByWard Market parking nearby at roughly $11 to $18 a night instead.
- There is construction noise on some stretches — Rideau Street has an LRT extension scheduled for 2026-2027 — and lower-floor rooms face the neighboring building. Ask for floor 8 or above facing Parliament when you book; the price is the same but the room is not.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a room on floor 12 or above facing Parliament when you book — the view of the Hill opens up fully.
- Hit Copper Spirits rooftop bar during happy hour, 5pm to 7pm, when the signature cocktail drops to about $9.
- Walk 2 minutes to the original BeaverTails stand in ByWard Market for the deep-fried Canadian pastry it is named for.