Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Classic Two Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Gym
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$185
$154 nightly
$185 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24

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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
(132 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic King Room

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

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Queen Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

A stay at Lord Elgin Hotel places you in the heart of Ottawa, within a 5-minute walk of Rideau Canal and National War Memorial. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Parliament Hill and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rideau Centre.

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

  • ‪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

Hotel with a sauna, 3-minute walk to Rideau Canal
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.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 355 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Lord Elgin Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1805 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 681 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2804 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very convenient, however they could have been a little more accommodating in areas like robes in the room and late checkout
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Some construction in progress at the front during my stay but that is temporary
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and helpful staff, great restaurant, centric
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arghavan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Taraisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were incredibly helpful with our requests — hotel is right downtown close to Byward Market and Parliament — would definitely stay there again !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for all the Ottawa tourist hot spots. Extremely walkable area, great dining options nearby, Starbucks is a block away. Staff were lovely, very accommodating. Beds were amazing 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, old school elegance
View from 7th floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Taraisa

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only staying one night for a special event. The valet parking was fast and convenient, and the room well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lornie

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room was lovely. On site parking was valet only but they were fast and polite. Hot tub was a little colder than I appreciated but the pool area was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jong

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

8/10 Good

angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Port Alberni

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and room conditions were great but the front entrance was under construction. Great location and great rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Loren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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