Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Rideau Canal

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 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

Room options

Classic Two Queen Room

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

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic King Room

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

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(254 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
  • ‪Little Victories - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 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 January 31 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 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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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1781 out of 2764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 673 out of 2764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 2764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 2764 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is well located, near from everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with very comfortable beds and pillows, and excellent staff. Slightly older property showing some wear but very charming atmosphere. There is municipal parking nearby that is very reasonably priced. The pool and fitness center are also well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with the exception of the sink as sadly there was a missed hair. Honest mistake I'm sure. Nice room with 24h gym. Pool available although found the water a bit cold which is another reason why I rated good vs excellent. There are floaties available for the kids as well. Supper was expensive but delicious. Breakfast is available where you can check off the time you'd like it to be served etc at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking verry clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great! Staff auper firendly and helpful. Had a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted warmly and sincerely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shahzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Upon arrival for check-in, the front desk staff were friendly and polite. However, they initially couldn’t locate my reservation due to a name issue. Eventually, after asking for the last four digits of my phone number, they were able to find it right away. It’s unclear why this step wasn’t taken from the start, it could have prevented unnecessary confusion and frustration.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

XIAOMENG, North York

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

teri

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Gatineau

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy check in process. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for sightseeing Large size of the rooms Nice fitness area with indoor pool Friendly staff Good restaurant Valet parking Older building undergoing renovation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Siyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and equipped. The bathroom is a bit small, but the water pressure in the shower was good. The staff members were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025