[2] In American Songwriter, Hal Horowitz rated this release 3 out of 5 stars, favorably comparing Peyroux's vocals to Billie Holiday, stating that "it’s doubtful there will be a better make-out album released this year" but critiquing that "the effect shifts from sophisticated to just short of snooze inducing as the disc wears on and what starts out as tasty ends up as more of the same when the vibe stays locked in its classy, stylish, chill out groove".

[4] Sam Shepherd of musicOMH rated The Blue Room 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "there are a few misses... and it is sometimes a little too languid, but generally Peyroux’s homage to a masterful musician finds the right tones".

[1] Slant Magazine's Ted Scheinman stated that "the trancey singularity of pace won’t please everyone" but "the album bears no trace of a dud" and he rated The Blue Room 4 out of 5 stars.

[6] In The Washington Post, Jeff Wisser stated that this release "crackles with energy and musical tension, and stands as Peyroux’s most accomplished, mature work to date".

[7] Additional musicians Technical personnel The Blue Room reached 28 on the French charts according to Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.