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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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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.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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

Classic Two Queen Room

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

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Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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
(72 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic King Room

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

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Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Queen Room

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

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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 cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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)

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
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Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
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Reviews

Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1660 out of 2601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 645 out of 2601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 2601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 2601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2601 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located within the walking distance to all the attractions. Stuff is friendly and accommodating. Even though you have to pay extra ($25 CA )for the breakfast if you want, it's still worth it ,and unlike other hotels they serving breakfast till 11 am. We will definitely stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room smelled, valet inattentive, workers arguing. Alot different than the last time we stayed there. Has been one of my favorite hotels. No concessions made for sleeping in a smelly room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lord Elgin

Moving out child to University of Ottawa. Needed to stay close to the university
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young

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

10/10 Excellent

Norair

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

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was amazing it is a beautiful hotel in a great area. Staff very polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good stay. 2 down points • no fan in bathroom (creates a very hot and foggy environment) • very cheap paper thin toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying there. The hot tub, the restaurant, the beautiful and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has a lovely atmosphere of days gone by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check, even though we were early. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vachan

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was a bit outdated and needs a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and beautiful building! The staff was excellent. Our room was a bit dingy with a bad odor. Was going to ask for another room but they were so busy downstairs. Next time I would make sure room was fresh. Again the bellman in particular was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Walking distance to a lot of places . Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel! Beds very comfortable and blankets were warm. Air conditioning was good, but we’d have liked it to be even cooler at night for sleeping. Alternatively, having lighter blankets might have been helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dai Ty

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location Old hotel - renovated areas

Excellent location near good restaurants, city hall, parliament and Byward market. Check in was fast and lady was very nice and welcoming. Unfortunately its an old hotel and HVAC vent had a weird smell (mold?). The pool was big but cold and the hot tub was circulating germs!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the historic vibe and atmosphere of the hotel. The bar and outside dining area were great. The hot tub was a perfect place to unwind and soothe sore muscles from traveling. Best of all, the staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025