About this property
Directly across from the National Arts Centre, this non-smoking, landmark hotel is only steps from major attractions, and offers spacious accommodations with 49-inch TVs and first-class amenities in the city centre of Canada's capital. The Lord Elgin Hotel is ideally situated 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 centre, complete with a lap pool. Guests can also browse for souvenirs at the small on-site gift shop and enjoy free local calls.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Sustainability
- Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dippel
Canada
“The beds are soft and comfortable. The rooms are extremely clean and well maintained. The onsite restaurant, Forty One was great. Staff was very friendly. Location was amazing. Valet parking was definately worth the extra cost. Very...” - Caterina
United Kingdom
“Very spacious room. Great shower. Perfect location” - Ken
Canada
“Staff were friendly and very accomodating. Room and all facilities were very clean and comfortable.” - Paula
Belgium
“Beautiful building. Great location. Adorable staff” - Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“Great location, 5 minute walk from the market and bar area of Bywater market. Away from Rideau street that does have a few too many problem characters!” - Philip
United Kingdom
“The Staff were friendly and the room maid was great too . 5* through out totally enjoyed the stay, would absolutely recommend 5*” - Laurence
Canada
“Btw ACD least was excellent choice between buffet and a la carte. I liked that.” - Liudmyla
Ukraine
“Our family had a wonderful stay! The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the location was perfect. We truly felt at home—thank you for a great experience!” - Keith
Bermuda
“Location was central as a tourist, we walked everywhere ,with a park across the street, famous landmarks within a few blocks and a friendly neighborhood next door.nothing” - Barbara
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, very handy for the canal, sightseeing in the city, & visiting the numerous restaurants & bars! Beautiful, vintage style hotel, super professional, friendly & helpful staff. Great communication from the hotel before our visit...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Fourty One
- CuisineLocal • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of CAD 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.