Lord Elgin Hotel
Hotel · Ottawa Centretown
Large traditional hotel from 1941 on Elgin Street, a few steps from Parliament Hill. Swizzles is about 9 minutes’ walk away.
- Mid-range
- Traditional hotel from 1941
- Central
- Address
- 100 Elgin Street
K1P 5K8 Ottawa - Location
- Centretown; Swizzles approx. 9 minutes’ walk, Lookout Bar approx. 12 minutes’ walk
- Price range
- Mid-range, on average approx. €240 per night
- Rooms
- Around 355 rooms, some with park views
- Crowd
- mixed
What makes the hotel special
GayOut lists the Lord Elgin as a gay-friendly hotel in a central location. Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and Bank Street are within walking distance. The 1941 building offers many rooms overlooking Confederation Park.
Rooms and amenities
Classic rooms with queen or king beds. Guests on Trip.com criticise dated furniture and mattresses, noise, inconsistent cleaning and valet parking at extra cost.
A good fit if you …
- want to stay right in the city centre
- want to combine sightseeing and bars on foot
Not ideal if you …
- expect a modern, renovated hotel
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (Ottawa hotels, 4.3 stars from 3,491 reviews), Trip.com (phone, price, reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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