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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Rideau Canal

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Classic Two Queen Room

Classic Two Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(166 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
(84 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 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
(62 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
(34 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
(267 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa stay.At this Downtown Ottawa hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Rideau Canal and National War Memorial. Rideau Centre and Parliament Hill are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • University of Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Little Victories - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Centretown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

4-star hotel near Rideau Canal
As a guest of Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, a 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 center 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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 2 2025 to February 28 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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
  • Covered 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 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

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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1925 out of 2969 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 711 out of 2969 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 2969 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2969 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2969 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean confortable and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

SUDARSAN R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a two-night stay at Lord Elgin based on positive reviews, expecting a comfortable experience for myself and my family. Unfortunately, the reality was far from what was advertised. There was extensive construction and renovation work throughout the property, which was never disclosed on your website or during booking. This created significant inconvenience—limited access with only one entrance, just two working elevators, and a cluttered, noisy lobby. The service was below expectations, and the overall environment was not conducive to relaxation. I extended my stay hoping for a pleasant experience, but instead, we were forced to check out early due to the conditions. The only slight improvement came after paying extra to upgrade to a park-view room; without that, staying even one night would have been unbearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ranveer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fridge did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabastien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Grwat service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

6/10 Okay

Jen

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

8/10 Good

Waltraud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was excellent .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amberlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in person was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and staff was second to none.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Loved it. This hotel is very central to lots of places you can visit and many buses you can take to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mavis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mélanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a nice room over looking the park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimbereley, Rockland

The staff as always and the
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Construction going on so it affected the lobby space. Too many drug-guys near hotel! Carney needs to clean Ottawa up!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was perfect!!! The pool is great! But we were welcomed only in English (we are French Canadian) and it’s Ottawa, the capital of Canada . This city is supposed to be bilingual and this is a high quality hôtel, we expect bilingual staff at the réception. Not Even a « Bonjour ».
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025