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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, 3-minute walk to Rideau Canal

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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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

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Classic Two Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Two Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(126 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
(32 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(244 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

Located in Downtown Ottawa, Lord Elgin Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Rideau Canal and National War Memorial. This 355-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Arts Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rideau Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Parliament Station - 8 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Victories - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meet Noodle 又見壹面 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Centretown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, 3-minute walk to Rideau Canal
Guests staying at Lord Elgin Hotel enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a sauna. Valet parking is available for CAD 45 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1941
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel 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.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Elgin Hotel
Elgin Lord
Hotel Lord Elgin
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Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Lord Elgin Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Ottawa within a 10-minute walk of Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill. You'll also find Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy within a short drive.

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

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lord Elgin Hotel on Dec 17, 2025 start from $144.5, 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.

Is parking available on site at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for CAD 45 per day with in/out privileges.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Lord Elgin Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Lord Elgin Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Lord Elgin Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Lord Elgin Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lord Elgin Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Lord Elgin Hotel?

The closest major airport to Lord Elgin Hotel is Ottawa International Airport (YOW), which is 10 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lord Elgin Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Lord Elgin Hotel.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Lord Elgin Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1692 out of 2650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 657 out of 2650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 2650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2650 reviews

9.2/10

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

Graeme

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old hotel right in the centre of Ottawa. Convenient for all that the capital has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uultsje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, confortable hotel! Helpful staff - nice clean, quiet rooms. More affordable than Chateau Laurier.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

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

Great hotel for a stay in Ottawa

The hotel looks rundown but there was work being done constantly while we were there. The only gripe is the $50 parking, but, it was valet and included in and out privileges. The valets were always quick and cheerful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excellent Hotel!

Another great stay! We got upgraded to an amazing room with a view of the war monument and Chateaux Laurier (don't know why)! Just one night but super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer Elaine Lawson

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

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at the Lord Elgin. It was clean, quiet, room was lovely and walkable to the attractions downtown. Used the valet service for the car which was easy and reasonable (though note: you can park for free and overnight on the weekends in Ottawa). Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

East Coast Trip

Room was very small but also very nice Staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms & comfortable beds. The staff were friendly and fast to respond to any requests. Hot tub was down for maintenance when I stayed but it was overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in a great location to see many sights of Ottawa. They had all the amenities. Staff was amazing. Rooms were very clean. The restaurant was amazing as well. I will be back and wohld highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanghamitra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heritage value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located within the walking distance to all the attractions. Stuff is friendly and accommodating. Even though you have to pay extra ($25 CA )for the breakfast if you want, it's still worth it ,and unlike other hotels they serving breakfast till 11 am. We will definitely stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room smelled, valet inattentive, workers arguing. Alot different than the last time we stayed there. Has been one of my favorite hotels. No concessions made for sleeping in a smelly room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lord Elgin

Moving out child to University of Ottawa. Needed to stay close to the university
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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