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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property

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Daily full breakfast for a fee

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Bar

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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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Two Queen Room

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

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Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Classic King Room

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

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Park View Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Classic Queen Room

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

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About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

Hotel with a sauna, 3-minute walk to Rideau Canal
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Lord Elgin Hotel offers 355 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to 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.

Lord Elgin Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Rideau Canal and 4 minutes on foot from National War Memorial
As a guest of Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, Access to 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 centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Lord Elgin Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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
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 2 July 2025 to 31 January 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business centre
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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

Elgin Hotel
Elgin Lord
Hotel Lord Elgin
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Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1695 out of 2655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 659 out of 2655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 2655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2655 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

8/10 Good

William

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

8/10 Good

Francis

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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled 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