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Lord Elgin Hotel

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A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and a large parking area. - Lord Elgin Hotel (Ottawa)
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An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, surrounded by colorful chairs and a mural on the wall. - Lord Elgin Hotel (Ottawa)
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Located close to National War Memorial and Rideau Centre, Lord Elgin Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.

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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.

Classic Queen Room

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Wonderful
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Lord Elgin Hotel is in Downtown Ottawa, a walkable area in Ottawa with great shopping. National War Memorial and Parliament Hill are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snow tubing, ice skating, and snowshoeing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P5K8

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and a Canadian flag.
    Elgin Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.
    Rideau Canal
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern glass building surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
    National Arts Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A street with a building labeled 'JOEY RIDEAU' and a clock tower in the background.
    Rideau Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a green roof.
    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
  • D'Arcy McGee's
    4 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    3 min walk
  • The Scone Witch
    3 min walk

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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 gym
  • 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
  • Water dispenser

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
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1941
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

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
Children aged 2 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lord Elgin Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Lord Elgin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for CAD 45 per day.

What time is check-in at Lord Elgin Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for CAD 85 (subject to availability).

Where is Lord Elgin Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rideau Canal and National War Memorial. Rideau Centre and Parliament Hill are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is 8 minutes by foot and Rideau Station is 10 minutes.

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Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 3393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 3393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 3393 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very good value for the rates and great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very nice and location was ideal for the stuff we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great rooms and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay. Really good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was fantastic and hotel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a convenient location to the things we wanted to do and see…very walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, helpful and friendly staff, nice room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful hotel with first class everything and in a very walkable location close to the everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel with charm. Excellent downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are totally lovely- the young woman at the desk (Yasemia?) spent time to explain the history of the hotel, which I loved, but everyone was very kind and friendly. The room was clean, the bed comfortable- and the pool/hot tub were great. I loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My children and I stayed for a long weekend and really appreciated how helpful the staff were. We loved the location, so central and easy to walk to so many locations. The pool and large room size were a great advantage to anyone staying with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location and very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay, enough of towels and everything you may need, very clean, extremely comfortable bed, decent sized room, amazing breakfast by restaurant downstairs. Best stay in Ottawa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is so beautiful . A historic gem on a terrific centrally located street in downtown Ottawa . I felt privileged to have spent a night there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff allowed us to check-in early. The Valet service e was excellent We will stay here againn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfectly located to walk everywhere! All the staff was very attentive and friendly. Room service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very clean and we'll equipped. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very helpful staff, nice room and gym/pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Staff was excellent and my stay was great. Would definitely go back to this hotel when in Ottawa.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Restaurant and staff were top class
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, quiet hotel with great location. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is excellent value for money. Clean, comfortable and super convenient. Love the art deco touches that have been preserved. Very good a/c.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really appreciated the hotel’s quiet efficiency and comfort after a long Canadian trip. Good to relax and catch up with family. A really excellent location. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026