See all properties

Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Lord Elgin Hotel

Exterior
Indoor pool
Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Classic Two Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Gym

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
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.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Two Queen Room

Classic Two Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Two Queen Room

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

View all photos for Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic King Room

Classic King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic King Room

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

View all photos for Park View Room, 1 King Bed

Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Queen Room

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

Similar properties

Lobby lounge
The Metcalfe Hotel
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,436 reviews
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Metcalfe Hotel

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, 3-minute walk to Rideau Canal
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Lord Elgin Hotel offers 355 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

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

Lord Elgin Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Rideau Canal and 4 minutes on foot from National War Memorial
As a guest of Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Lord Elgin Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
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 health club
  • 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

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
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • 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
  • 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
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 2 July 2025 to 31 January 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business centre
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Elgin Hotel
Elgin Lord
Hotel Lord Elgin
Lord Elgin
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
Lord Elgin Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel Hotel Ottawa

Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1791 out of 2779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 674 out of 2779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 2779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2779 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arghavan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Taraisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were incredibly helpful with our requests — hotel is right downtown close to Byward Market and Parliament — would definitely stay there again !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for all the Ottawa tourist hot spots. Extremely walkable area, great dining options nearby, Starbucks is a block away. Staff were lovely, very accommodating. Beds were amazing 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, old school elegance
View from 7th floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Taraisa

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only staying one night for a special event. The valet parking was fast and convenient, and the room well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lornie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was lovely. On site parking was valet only but they were fast and polite. Hot tub was a little colder than I appreciated but the pool area was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Break
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Port Alberni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and room conditions were great but the front entrance was under construction. Great location and great rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Loren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and efficient. I like the ary deco and historical vibes of the building. The views of the park are lovely and the area is fantastic. Areas for improvement: our bed wasn’t very comfortable and the coffee/tea wasn’t topped up after the first day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teimour

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Omar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025