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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Rideau Canal

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Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Gym
Indoor pool
Classic Two Queen 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.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Two Queen Room

Classic Two Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(173 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
(66 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
(272 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

  • 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
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Centretown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel near Rideau Canal
As a guest of Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. 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 Art Deco Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 356 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
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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 gym
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lord Elgin Hotel to the airport?

Lord Elgin Hotel is 10 mi (19-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lord Elgin Hotel?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lord Elgin Hotel on May 18, 2026 start from CA $252, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lord Elgin Hotel.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Lord Elgin Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 4 and 32 for adults, CAD 4 and 21 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lord Elgin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Lord Elgin Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for CAD 45 per day.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a pool?

Lord Elgin Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lord Elgin Hotel to downtown Ottawa?

Lord Elgin Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Ottawa.

Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1986 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 728 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 3057 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 3057 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was okay, very cold. The thermostat did nothing. The view was of a cement wall and an AC unit. Room 201. The room was clean and the bed was comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. All good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Coralee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Very friendly staff, amazing service. Room was spacious and really clean. Love the valet in and out option. Drinks and food were great at the restaurant. Will return and recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Liam Tristan Hall De

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel check in was great and the rooms spacious and clean. The heat in our room was not working well so it was a little chilly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for a nearby concert, room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were EXCELLENT!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The check-in was a horror show. Bad enough check in is now at 4 pm, everyone showed at 4 pm and there was lineup out the door in -25c weather.Tbe staff was non existant ans check on took the better part of 30-35 minutes..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes the room was nice very clean only issue was the window would not close and at minus 35 wind was coming threw and cold with ice on the window. staff was very pleasant easy and quick check in. the pool was nice and clean nice hot tub also but was very small for size of hotel restaurant was very nice and fancy but very small and pricey menu with small portions. was very easy walking to Rideau canal and Rideau centre Centre mall. I would recommend hopefully cleaned up after there ongoing renovations in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Very clean. Shower fantastic. Front desk service awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026