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Lord Elgin Hotel

Hotel with indoor pool, near Rideau Canal

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Sat, Jan 31
Mon, Feb 2
January 2026
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February 2026
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.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
CA $206
CA $247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Two Queen Room
Classic Two Queen Room
Classic Two Queen Room | Room amenity

Classic Two Queen Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Park view
Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds
Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | View from room
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed | Park view
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed | Park view
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Classic King Room | Bathroom
Classic King Room
Classic King Room
Classic King Room | Bathroom

Classic King Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view
Park View Room, 1 King Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Queen Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Centretown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lord Elgin Hotel

When you stay at Lord Elgin Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 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. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a fitness center. 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

    • 355 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

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)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • 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 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
  • Recycling

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)

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.

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, 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 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 Rideau Carleton Raceway (19-min drive) are both nearby.

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

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining, and practice 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 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 3 minutes' walk from Rideau Canal. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool and hot tub were great, with some reviewers mentioning they were clean and family-friendly. (41 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served tasty food with good portions and the bar had a great atmosphere. (37 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and excellent with many guests enjoying the room service option. (25 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationRestaurantBedViewParkingCitiesBreakfastBathroom

10/10 Exceptional

Nice old hotel in a great location. Very friendly staff.
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love staying here. The staff is always friendly and the location cannot be beat
emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice decor, ghod beds, fabulous location
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great and friendly staff. Amenities and location are perfect.
Cielito, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Didn't have breakfast at hotel, but Bridgehead is a 10 minute walk away and they have great coffee, etc. Lovely hotel, very good location.
Naomi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful clean room, great service. Restaurant was good.
Al, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was nice. Beds were good.
DAVID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are really nice and and very professional. Rooms were super clean, restaurant experience was excellent.
Marion, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room Room service is quick and simple to order from the website Overall everything was great
Fatima Zahra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff was nice. Great location!
Krista, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location. Lots of work are curently made to the hôtel to continue to have a great look and experience..
Hugo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were delightful. Room was spotless and comfortable. We had a lovely time watching hockey at the bar (great selection of beers).
jackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful. Our requests were quickly accommodated. Very well looked after!
Marguerite, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in person was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and staff was second to none.
Jeff, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

All was excellent .
Waltraud, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay
Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had supper at the restaurant in the hotel and it was fabulous. Service was wonderful and we were offered fresh milk for coffee or tea in the room. The room was clean and welcoming when we arrived.
Naomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a very pleasant stay!
Marwan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was very clean and staff were very helpful and friendly. Location was very convenient to downtown attractions.
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful location
Bernard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
Ella, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was under renovations, but was still smooth
Josh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay excellent experience
Serge, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and courteous staff. They really made our stay very special.
jennifer, 1-night trip