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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Rideau Canal

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Lobby
Park view
Daily full breakfast for a fee
In the heart of downtown, Lord Elgin Hotel offers a luxurious retreat near Rideau Canal. Take advantage of dry cleaning services, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or relax at the sauna and steam room. With an indoor pool, 24-hour health club and business center with free WiFi access to help you stay connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is HK$1,466
HK$1,739 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Park view

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Two Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(220 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Park view

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P5K8

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rideau Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Byward Market Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 19 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 22 min drive
  • Parliament Station - 8 min walk
  • Rideau Station - 9 min walk
  • UOttawa Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Victories - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meet Noodle 又見壹面 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Centretown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the Hot tub for a relaxing end to the day. An indoor pool, a 24-hour health club and a fitness centre are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Parliament Station is 8 minutes and Rideau Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 355 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered on-site valet parking (CAD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1941
  • ATM/banking
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling

Special features

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 4 to 32 for adults and CAD 4 to 21 for children
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 85 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 2 July 2025 to 31 January 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs CAD 45 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs CAD 45 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lord Elgin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of CAD 85 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Lord Elgin Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Lord Elgin Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and zip-lining, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Lord Elgin Hotel also has a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Lord Elgin Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Lord Elgin Hotel like?

Lord Elgin Hotel is in Downtown Ottawa, a short 8-minute walk from Parliament Station and 3 minutes' walk from Rideau Canal. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the property was consistently described as excellent, great, superb, and delicious. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice of hotel with an ideal location

Everything about this hotel was superb, not least the customer service. Walkable to everything that we wanted to see
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

East Coast Trip

Room was very small but also very nice Staff were great
Rob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in an excellent location.

Great hotel in an excellent location. Rooms are clean and quiet. Restaurant is good in the hotel. Staff there are so good at their jobs - excellent.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff Rooms comfortable and clean.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was great!
Kailyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and family friendly option
ryan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for sight seeing, shopping and dining.
Darlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay, friendly staff
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Rylan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and friendly staff
Dewan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service Clean and wonderful stay
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, clean rooms, and incredible location.
Peter, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, clean room and hotel.
Liette, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, beautiful room and view of the park.
Heather McTavish, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, great location, always a safe value in downtown Ottawa.
François Pierre, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great Bar….great hotel
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and location!
Tracey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location Old hotel - renovated areas

Excellent location near good restaurants, city hall, parliament and Byward market. Check in was fast and lady was very nice and welcoming. Unfortunately its an old hotel and HVAC vent had a weird smell (mold?). The pool was big but cold and the hot tub was circulating germs!!
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location
Edwin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lord Elgin

Moving out child to University of Ottawa. Needed to stay close to the university
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in ottawa!

We had a amazing time! The hotel is beautiful clean and the staff are wonderful! Will definitely stay there again!
marc, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Room smelled, valet inattentive, workers arguing. Alot different than the last time we stayed there. Has been one of my favorite hotels. No concessions made for sleeping in a smelly room.
Kent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and nice spacious room

Very well placed Hotel between the historic district and ByWard. Clearly an older property but the rooms are spacious and new bathroom. The hotel staff very friendly and gave my wife a Card for her 50th birthday with a piece of cake
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this hotel
Kimbereley, 1-night trip