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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Rideau Canal

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 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.)
    ‪21 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
(174 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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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
(86 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Classic King Room

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

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

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Queen Room

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

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About the neighborhood

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 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
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Victories - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gabriel's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel near Rideau Canal
As a guest of Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. 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 Art Deco Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 356 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
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lord Elgin Hotel offers 356 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 gym
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • 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
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lord Elgin Hotel to the airport?

Lord Elgin Hotel is 10 mi (19-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lord Elgin Hotel on May 18, 2026 start from $220, including 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.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lord Elgin Hotel.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Lord Elgin Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 4 and 32 for adults, CAD 4 and 21 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lord Elgin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for CAD 45 per day.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a pool?

Lord Elgin Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lord Elgin Hotel to downtown Ottawa?

Lord Elgin Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Ottawa.

Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2004 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 731 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 3079 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, as usual, at the Lord Elgin Hotel. Clean room, pleasant staff, and perfectly located near everything Winterlude.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marlene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sherilyn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Asadu, Langley

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

erika, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adem

location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff! Great location. Beautiful bulding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent every time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are very nice and the staff are always amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jose, Montreal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ba

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean Room, Nice, polite and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent interaction from check in to check out, gorgeous hotel and fantastic location. Food was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was overall good. The bathroom was small and did not have a dedicated fan, but the room fan worked for that purpose.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so clean.. .friendly staff and very helpful....hot tub was amazing and so close in the downtown core to everything within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and had the amenities we needed to enjoy our stay. The staff were very friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Midland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and attentive. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. The hot tub is very small but was a nice comfort after spending the day outside. Great location to all the Winterlude activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above. Was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and amenities, although beds were not made
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026