Lord Elgin Hotel

Art Deco hotel with indoor pool, near Rideau Canal

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When you stay at Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Rideau Canal and National War Memorial. 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 health club, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Parliament Station is 8 minutes and Rideau Station is 10 minutes.
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Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
CA $202
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a chrome faucet, a mirror, and a black countertop.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Parkview Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase of flowers.
Two white teddy bears wearing green shirts with logos, sitting on a surface.

Classic Two Queen Room

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a marble-tiled floor, a black countertop with a sink, and a large mirror.

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A cityscape through a window with a view of a downtown area, including buildings and a street.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white marble tiles, a black countertop, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white marble tiles, a black countertop, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a marble-tiled wall, a large mirror, and a black countertop with a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a wooden dresser, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, and a marble-tiled wall.

Classic King Room

Excellent
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a painting of tulips on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A tray with cheese, grapes, and a bottle of wine on a table.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a tray with snacks and a bottle.
A wooden cabinet with a coffee maker, cups, and a teapot.
A modern bathroom with a black vanity, a large mirror, a toilet, and a shower area.

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a laptop on a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with lamps.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with lamps.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Classic Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.
A modern bathroom with a black sink, white toilet, and a large mirror above the sink.

Classic Queen Room

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

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About the area

Map
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P5K8

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Arts Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rideau Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 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 - 10 min walk
  • UOttawa Station - 13 min walk

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

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

  • When you stay at Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Rideau Canal and National War Memorial. 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 health club, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Parliament Station is 8 minutes and Rideau Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 356 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 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 available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Children aged 2 and younger eat free breakfast

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Covered onsite valet parking (CAD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette 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)
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Fireplace gate

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Canoeing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces

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 lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water dispenser
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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 check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 85 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and 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

Elgin Hotel
Elgin Lord
Hotel Lord Elgin
Lord Elgin
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
Lord Elgin Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel Hotel Ottawa

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: 4:00 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 onsite casino at Lord Elgin Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa (19-min drive) are both nearby.

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

Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snow tubing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf 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 fitness center and a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Lord Elgin Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite 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 8 minutes' walk from Parliament Hill. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

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9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The hotel restaurant offered great food and had friendly staff with a very nice atmosphere. (176 reviews)
  • The pool was great for kids, family-friendly, and a wonderful treat for guests. (71 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with great options, good portions, and delicious food. (44 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Very clean, staffs very helpful and polite. Vallet parking available and easy to find.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in with very helpful staff both outside (to help unload the car and put on carts) and inside at the desk to check in and give tips on local events and attractions. Room was clean and perfect for our family. Pool was nice for the kids. Very convienient location close to the War Memorial and Parliament. Short walk to many other museums and attractions so after parking we were able to walk everywhere. Will definitely stay again when in Ottawa
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8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable and clean. The shower was spectacular and the provided shower gel, shampoo and conditioner was the best I have experienced. Wonderful Smell, made my skin feel soft. Bed sheets were luxurious. In room coffee and tea was a nice touch. I will definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property very conveniently located in a safe and walkable area. Staff was so helpful and friendly! It was like stepping back in time to a turn if the century hotel. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Ottawa.
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Very clean, kind staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

clean rooms and the staff are helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location! Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant was wonderful. Would highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Comfortable room. The restaurant on site is very good too.
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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