Lord Elgin Hotel

4-star property
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
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4.5 out of 5
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"We had an amazing 4 days . The hotel staff were excellent. They were very helpful giving directions and the valet parking was great and fast . No wa ... " More

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Hotel Description

Lord Elgin Hotel puts you in the heart of Elgin Street, within just a 10-minute stroll of National War Memorial and Rideau Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, and a 24-hour health club.

You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and all 355 rooms feature free WiFi, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls. Refrigerators and room service make in-room dining convenient. Safes, hair dryers, and irons/ironing boards are also available.

The café, Starbucks, is open for breakfast and lunch. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own bar/lounge. Enjoy the spa tub and sauna. Business travelers can take advantage of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and a coffee shop/café. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Downtown Ottawa hotel include Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal.

Lord Elgin Hotel ratings based on 32 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0
3 out of 5

Nice

Pros: Close restaurants
The hotel is lovely...price for the room is a little much but i'm guessing it's to keep out the undesirables. Average size room which is fine for short stays. Nice toasty feeling. Close to restaurants and shopping. Just up the street are some amazing views of the city. Reminds me of London.

Posted by , from Montreal, QC, Canada on 7 Nov 2011

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5 out of 5

The room was fine except it was located on the 2nd floor and had no view!

The overall experience of the hotel was great. Our only complaint was the room was located on the 2nd floor at the back of the hotel overlooking the rooftop equipment and a brick wall.

Posted by , from Barrie, ON on 17 Oct 2011

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5 out of 5

Very good

My husband and I always stayed at this hotel every time we are in Ottawa. It's a great location and close to everything although the parking is a little bit expensive. The room is nice and clean and very spacious. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I will recommend this hotel to friends and family.

Posted by , from Orillia, Ontario on 5 Oct 2011

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5 out of 5

The lord Elgin is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at during my travels

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet, close to great shopping, everything is in walking distance, close to byward market, quiet hotel
I have stayed at the Lord Elgin with my husband on my last three visits to Ottawa. The hotel is in a perfect location: near Parliament, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. The service was great, people are all so friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The restaurant was afforable with a terrific menu. Loved the food. This hotel is very affordable We had a wonderful stay. Love this hotel!

Posted by , from Nova Scotia on 5 Oct 2011

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5 out of 5

NHL trip

We had an amazing 4 days . The hotel staff were excellent. They were very helpful giving directions and the valet parking was great and fast . No waiting. Dining at the restaurant was a great experience as well. Would recommend this hotel

Posted by , from nl on 14 Jan 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Feb 2018 by am

We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your NHL stay Janet. We are so fortunate to have such great valet staff who truly love what they do! Thank you for noticing! Thank you for recommending us!!

5 out of 5

Good location, best price!

Good location, best price! Good location, best price! Good location, best price!

Posted by , from Los Angeles, CA on 16 Sep 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Sep 2017 by AM

Thank you Jacky for that wonderful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again!!

4 out of 5

Central

The Elgin is very conveniently placed in the city of Ottawa, close to the Parliment, Byward Market, the Rideau Canal and downtown shopping. It is clean and pleasant; the staff are friendly and professional. They have a decent cafe for breakfast, but you will have to pay for it. If you enjoy walking, you will find much to do in Ottawa with this hotel as your base.

Posted by , from South Carolina on 24 Mar 2015

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5 out of 5

Close to everything

Pros: It's always clean and well-maintained
Cons: Not sure there's much you can do about it but the rooms are kind of small
Location: Close to everything
I have stayed at the Lord Elgin several times when I've been in Ottawa and always enjoy my stay at this hotel. This was no exception. It is steps away from Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa, and Elgin street with all the little shops and restaurants is just outside the door. The Byward Market is only a 10-15 minute walk away, and the Rideau Center shopping mall is only a 10 minute walk. It's also on the main transit line, which makes it easy to go to catch a bus to anywhere in the city. Hotel staff was friendly and welcoming and very helpful with anything

Posted by , from Winnipeg on 24 Mar 2015

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4 out of 5

The staff are excellent!!!!

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
Cons: parking costs
My thoughts of the Lord Elgin were omg this is the Lord Elgin. Beautiful outside and in. The rooms to me were just ok, nothing fancy, but very comfortable. it was ok though as we did not spend much time there. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone and cannot wait till we come back.

Posted by , from Deseronto, Ont on 7 Feb 2013

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4 out of 5

Good hotel let down by service in the restaurant at breakfast

Pros: Free Internet, starbucks in lobby
Cons: good resturant in evening difficult to find nearby
Ideally located for a businss or lesiure visit. Room was spacious but looks a little tired. Not impressed by the level of service in the restaurant perhaps caused partly bt the fact that the hotel was fully booked durong part of my stay. Difficult to find good quality restaurant nearby in the evenings Staff generally helpful.

Posted by , from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK on 16 May 2012

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About the Lord Elgin Hotel

Location 100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P5K8

Property Features

As a guest of Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/café on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-friendly Lord Elgin Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. This 4-star Elgin Street hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 355 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 15 conference rooms
  • Built in 1941
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Property
  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.) (14.6 km / 9.1 mi)
  • Train station: Ottawa Station (5.2 km / 3.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Lord Elgin Hotel offers 355 air-conditioned 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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Starbucks - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is 19

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 5 rooms. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 75 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

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

  • Breakfast fee: between CAD 10 and CAD 40 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 85

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

You should know

  • 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.
  • Children 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.

Awards & Affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.