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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Rideau Canal

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Gym
Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view
Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi

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

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
(55 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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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(252 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
  • ‪Little Victories - ‬3 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

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)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

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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Elgin Lord
Hotel Lord Elgin
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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 Jan 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lord Elgin Hotel on Jan 6, 2026 start from $137.62, 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.

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. 1775 out of 2763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 676 out of 2763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 2763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 2763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2763 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

Traveled 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

Derek, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant hotel. Definitely caters to an older clientèle but that also meant a private swim in the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great - except the construction around the entrance but that’s really not the hotel’s fault … I loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is walking distance from the hotel. The only downfall is the door from the hotel. There’s a large gab, count sleep, thought I had left the light on in the bathroom but it was the hallway lights shinning in under our door. The next night we had to put towels in front of our door to have a good night sleep. We were on the 8th floor. Pool & Hot tub was great!
Hallway light into our room while dark in our room
Picture by the lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff! Delicious food from the attached restaurant through room service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very friendly and helpful! A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean staff was helpful only hiccup was for whatever reason I was put in a corner with a wedding party the bride and groom were right beside me. And they got extremely upset when I watch into the corner of rooms were mine was. It made I an extremely uncomfortable night and morning as I could hear them complaining about me
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kent F

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location -- Pool and Spa are weak
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyacinth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

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

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable and room nicely renovated. HVAC fan was stuck on and blew cold air on the bed. Temperature thermostat didn’t work. Propped door open in evening to let cool air in. Terrible old odor of the building on entrance. Lobby area is disgusting and needs renovations. Was some entrance renovation on doors but the entire Lobby area needs to be modernized with a renovation to eliminate the old building smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Confederation suite was soaked in history and quiet luxury. Very comfortable, very elegant decor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is under construction so you lose the historic vibe. my only reason to stay is because of its history. There is nothing extra special about hotel rooms. they are small, beds are ok. Service was ok not great. Example: No water bottles in rooms Location is good of going to events around there. Restaurant was nice but not exceptional. Hotel Is kept up nicely for its age. I parked across at the National arts centre for cheaper parking BUT not sure how safe it is walking underground late at night or early morning. I was a bit nervous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have only one complaint, the hotel is too cold
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and room. Pool and gym need to be updated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy to get to. Close to NAC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025