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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Rideau Canal

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Exterior
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P5K8
  • Popular LocationRideau Centre7 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Ottawa7 min walk
  • Popular LocationParliament Hill8 min walk
  • AirportOttawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic King Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic King Room

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 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

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Two Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Two Queen Room

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed | Park view

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Queen Room

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4/10 Wonderful
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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$292 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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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

  • Shaw Centre - 7 min walk
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk
  • University of Ottawa - 7 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Parliament Station - 8 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ottawa City Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near Rideau Canal
As a guest of Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, a spa 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 gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified 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
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Valet parking on site (CAD 39 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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: 3:00 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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation

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 39 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
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. Contactless check-out is available.

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 Jun 9, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lord Elgin Hotel on Jul 10, 2024 start from $135.24, 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 every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 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: 3:00 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 39 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1015 out of 1713 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 459 out of 1713 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1713 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1713 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1713 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles, HOLLAND

Traveled with group
Great place to stay. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel that is in a good location, you can walk easily to Parliament Hill and the Rideau Crntre with lots of restaurants on Elgin street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff was pleasant and helpful. Possible issues with a downtown protest but all well explained and accommodated for Brighter lights in bathroom would be nice. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom did not have an exhaust fan The water tap in sink was very hot - too hot and very temperamental with being hot and too hot. The heating vents were dusty and noisy all night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front guest agent is professional and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paulette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was a bit dated, view was non existent, the staff were very nice and quick service for check in and valet parking was also convenient and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful space, staff were friendly, my room wasn’t ready for check in which was disappointing and the breakfast was not good - not much variety and just didn’t taste good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you are driving a truck, be sure to ask before if they have available spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024