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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Gym
Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Classic Two Queen Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P5K8
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Two Queen Room

Classic Two Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(175 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic King Room

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(275 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

A stay at Lord Elgin Hotel places you in the heart of Ottawa, within a 5-minute walk of Rideau Canal and National War Memorial. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Parliament Hill and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rideau Centre.

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Arts Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rideau Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Parliament Station - 8 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meet Noodle 又見壹面 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Victories - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gabriel's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel offers 356 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 356 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 2 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Children aged 2 and younger eat free breakfast.
Lord Elgin Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (CAD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; CAD 4 to 32 for adults and CAD 4 to 21 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1941
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: CAD 85

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Children aged 2 and younger eat free breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 4 to 32 for adults, and CAD 4 to 21 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: CAD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 85 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Elgin Lord

Hotel Lord Elgin

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Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa

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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2009 out of 3088 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 734 out of 3088 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 242 out of 3088 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 3088 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 3088 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Pikwakanagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a repeat visitor to the Lord Elgin. Clean. Friendly welcoming helpful experienced staff. Great location. And I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were incredible in all areas of the hotel! Valet was amazing and chatted with us all and told us about some of the hotel amenities to enjoy. Check in and out were seamless.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Winterlude!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is very good. Room with beautiful views, clean, without any smell. Check in easy and quick. Front desk staff very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arrives at 11pm. Was still accomodated. Very glad. Great place to stay, the tea in room was aweful, however. The fact this is my only concern speaks to the hotel's continued tradition of excellence.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Blaise

Great hotel and staff. Made attending Winterlude a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, wonderful bedding! Mostly quiet after 1030pm. We had to use valet parking because it was winterlude and very busy so it was hard to find our own parking, that was a $45 charge we didn’t budget for. All staff were exceptional. The pool was very packed and it was about an hour before I could get into the hot tub then people continued to jump in putting the max capacity 5 people over, wasn’t very relaxing. The menu for dinner at the restaurant didn’t appeal to us, so we walked down about 2 blocks to “Browns Social House” where we enjoyed a nice dinner. We did however order room service breakfast from forty one and it was amazing!! Overall wonderful experience.
Eggs Benedict
French toast
Breakfast poutine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are wonderful. Our room was lovely and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, perfect location for winterlude and skating!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, as usual, at the Lord Elgin Hotel. Clean room, pleasant staff, and perfectly located near everything Winterlude.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sherilyn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Asadu, Langley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

erika, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adem

location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff! Great location. Beautiful bulding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent every time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026