Directly across from the National Arts Center, this nonsmoking, landmark hotel is only steps from major attractions, and offers spacious accommodations with 49-inch TVs and first-class amenities in the city center of Canada's capital. The Lord Elgin Hotel is ideally located close to a number of Parliament buildings as well as the National Art Gallery. Guests at the hotel can also enjoy ice skating on Rideau Canal in the winter or exploring the vibrant shops and restaurants in Byward Market. In addition to a variety of standard amenities, the Lord Elgin also features a state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center, complete with a lap pool. Guests can also browse for souvenirs at the small on-site gift shop and enjoy free local calls.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ottawa, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Lord Elgin Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 24, 2010

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Ottawa, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Ottawa
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  • Allan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Mens washroom was out of order. Floor 3 hallway rugs were badly stained. Air con should be turned off in hallways.
  • Kristian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The Lord Elgin is a great hotel. It is comfortable, elegant, and very centrally located. The staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was good sized, and we had a view of the park across the street.
  • Mccabe
    CanadaCanada
    Great location, friendly staff, clean and nice room.
  • Jody
    CanadaCanada
    The property was the perfect location for exploring the parliament buildings and heart of downtown Ottawa.
  • Rosalie
    CanadaCanada
    Location is prime, very nice rooms and well maintained.
  • Laura
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Close to everything, beautiful historic hotel, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds and nice big indoor swimming pool for the kids.
  • Marie
    CanadaCanada
    It’s a nice looking place, very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
  • James
    CanadaCanada
    The room was a good size. You could adjust the temperature to what you liked. The shower was very good. The staff was very friendly.
  • Peggy
    CanadaCanada
    Excellent housekeeping services. Room was completely redone each day even though it was probably one of the busiest weekends of the year. Location is excellent. We came for Canada Day celebrations and walked to parliament hill, arts centre and...
  • Pat
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Staff was helpful, especially the valets. Rooms was clean.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a microwave

    Excellent question! Our rooms do not have microwaves in them as a standard, however we are able to bring one up to your room upon your request. Please..
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is Parking extra and what is the cost ?

    Good Morning, Parking is Valet service on site at a cost of $35.00 plus tax a night. This fee does allow unlimited in and out privileges. We look ..
    Answered on 4 March 2020
  • Is the parking free?

    $35/night
    Answered on 7 January 2020
  • Is there a safe in the room?

    Yes, all of our rooms feature a safe. The location of the safe will vary slightly from room to room, however the majority are located either below the..
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is coffee maker and mini fridge available ?

    Correct. All of our rooms are equipped with a mini fridge and a Keurig machine with complimentary coffee pods.
    Answered on 2 September 2022
  • Wheel chair accessible room. Height of the bed.

    Good evening, We do have wheel chair accessible rooms, and the height of those beds are 2.5 FT tall.
    Answered on 10 March 2020
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Grill 41
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Lord Elgin Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 39 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Lord Elgin Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of CAD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 110.97USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 19

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Lord Elgin Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note, not all guest rooms contain a bathtub. Rooms with a bathtub are available upon request and subject to availability.

Please note that the property will pre-authorize the guest's credit card on the day of booking for an amount equal to the first night.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of CAD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 110.97USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Lord Elgin Hotel

  • Lord Elgin Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Swimming pool

  • Guests staying at Lord Elgin Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • American

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Lord Elgin Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Yes, Lord Elgin Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lord Elgin Hotel on this page.

  • Lord Elgin Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Ottawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Lord Elgin Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Lord Elgin Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Grill 41

  • Check-in at Lord Elgin Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.