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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Rideau Canal

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Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P5K8
  • Rideau Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rideau Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic King Room

  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Two Queen Room

Classic Two Queen Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Queen Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • 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
  • Byward Market Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Ottawa City Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪National Arts Centre - Equator Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

4-star eco-certified 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 gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified 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
  • Gift shop
  • 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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French

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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
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 39 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: 3:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 2 2025 to January 3 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
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
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 39 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 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 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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Elgin Lord
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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1516 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 596 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 2401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2401 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good location, helpful staff

Excellent location, friendly staff. Rooms were nicely updated but kept character of the old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the city centre. Close to shopping and attractions. Lobby area could use an update. Enjoyed the bar and dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service I have experienced in years. The staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and help with any travel interruptions you may experience in your day. Truly an amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
you still have not paid me back you the charge for the 13 to 14 stay which was cancealed a few weeks ago
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed was ubder 1 roof.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here while in Ottawa. It’s a real treat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shlok

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. Comfortable room. Very friendly staff. Clean. Convenient. Close to three of the best neighborhoods in Ottawa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lord Elgin has a great location and excellent staff. Parking is $44 for valet for the night. Public parking isn’t great in the area, so factor that into your budget. The Market has plenty of nice dining options, but the Rideau Centre continues to decline in terms of stores and the people hanging around the space. LE is a very good, very safe choice for couples or families.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. The staff was great, the food at the 41 was amazing! The room was clean and well maintained, but the pillows were not good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything but the pool area was so loud but that has nothing to do with the hotel itself. It should emphasize on its history and even more I think. We loved to see the olds phones and old mail slot. The rooms were clean, very! And housekeeping staff was so nice and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Mississauga

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant and charming in downtown Ottawa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemieke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the staff was great and valet parking was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025