Lord Elgin Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Ottawa
About the Hotel
Historic Downtown Location
The Lord Elgin Hotel is in downtown Ottawa, steps from Confederation Park and the Rideau Canal. Parliament Hill is a 5-minute walk away. The hotel is near the Rideau Centre and Byward Market, known for boutiques and specialty stores.
Rooms with Park Views
Rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, 49-inch HDTVs, mini-fridges, and marble-tiled bathrooms. Some rooms overlook Confederation Park and Elgin Street. The Churchill Suite has a full kitchen, soaking tub, and views of the Rideau Canal.
Forty One Restaurant
Forty One serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally sourced ingredients. Menu highlights include Golden Palace egg rolls, steak frites, and bacon jam roasted salmon. The bar features Ontario craft beers and Birch Bark Coffee.
Winterlude and March Break
The hotel hosts Winterlude activities, including live chainsaw wood carving and maple taffy in a sugar shack. During March Break, guests can visit the Children's Museum or the Canada Science and Technology Museum for hands-on experiments.
Meeting and Event Spaces
The hotel has 13,000 sq ft of event space, including the Pearson Ballroom for up to 225 guests. Boardrooms feature natural light and ergonomic chairs. Wedding packages include a complimentary stay for the bride and groom.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor