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Lord Elgin Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Rideau Canal

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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

  • 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
The current price is $144
$173 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

Room options

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Classic Two Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Two Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(168 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Elgin Class Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Park View Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Park View Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Park View Room, 1 King Bed | Park view

Park View Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(268 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, K1P5K8

What's nearby

  • 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
  • University of Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬1 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 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. 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

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Hotel size

    • 355 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors
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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
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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
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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 onsite valet parking (CAD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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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

Special features

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.

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 February 28 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 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
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Lord Elgin Hotel Ottawa
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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: 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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Reviews

Lord Elgin Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served tasty food with good portions and the bar had a great atmosphere. (38 reviews)
  • The property's pool, hot tub, and sauna were well-maintained and provided a relaxing experience. (13 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, family-friendly, and offered a great experience for guests. (43 reviews)
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