A landmark of comfort and convenience in the centre of Ottawas government, business, shopping and visitor attractions, within walking distance to most major points of interest, including Parliament Hill the world renowned Byward Farmers Market and Ottawas cultural scene. Located one block from the historic Rideau Canal which comes alive in the summer with bikers, boater, walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts and in the winter turns into the longest skating rink in the world, the elegant eleven storey structure overlooks beautiful Confederation Park on trendy Elgin Street. SIMPLY PARK AND WALK. An impressive expansion program has undertaken to add sixty guest rooms for a total of 357, three thousand more square feet of meeting space for a total of 13,000, an enlarged health facility and new indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna. The NEW Elgin Cafe, on site restaurant continues to service the public as well as resident guests. The Lord Elgin ... known for its unparalleled location, affordability and personality. A history of hospitality in the very heart of downtown Ottawa. You are right in the center of our nations capital. Overlooking confederation park and on the famous rideau canal. A gentle walk to all of our major attractions, restaurantas, shopping areas, museums, parliament hill and the business core. Established in 1941, completely reconstructed in 1992, and expanded and fully renovated in 2003. The historic Lord Elgin is a distinguished first class hotel which reflects the special nature of our nations capital
Rating: First Class Hotel - Three Star Rating
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Floors: 11
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Rooms: 357
Services/Facilities/Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Hairdryers Available
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Newspaper
RV or Truck Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Fitness Center or Spa
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
HighLights
Nearby Restaurants:
The brand new Elgin Cafe has opened its doors on Easter weekend, 2002. Boasting new decor, new management and new menus, it offers patrons the task of choosing from a menu filled with tantalizing, healthy, meticulously prepared and presented breakfast, lunch, dinner and break time items :
Eggs benedict
Multi grain bread basket
Atlantic salmon remoulade
Cape Breton seafood chowder
Asian salad
Grilled chicken, olive and argula sandwich
Vegetarian waist manager
Singapore noodles
New york steak of steaks
North Atlantic sole tulip
Cranberry cheesecake with raspberry coulis are only the tip of the "bread" berg. The new lobby bar, the two brand new Pearson and Laurier Rooms are fully functional and serving the meetings market. We all look forward to what this exciting initiative will bring in terms of comfort, convenience and excellence for our valued guests. The continuing tradition of providing standards of quality to which every visitor to the Lord Elgin Hotel is entitled is assured by these changes.
Nearby Attractions:
Comedy Club
Bicycle Rentals - charge
Dancing Disco
Boutique
Barber
Gift Shop
Jogging Track
Sightseeing Tours - charge
Nearby Point Of Interest:
Bell Canada - 0 kms north
Anderson Consulting - 0 kms north
Ottawa Bus central station - 5 miles NE/3 km
Ottawa General Hospital - 8 miles NW/5 km
Riverside Hospital - 5 miles N/3 km
AMS - 0 km S
NAV Canada - 1 km SE
EDS Canada - 1.5 km SE
Fujitsu Consulting - 2 km E
Price waterhouse - 1 km SE
Oracle Corporation - 0.5 km SE
Location and Driving Directions
Areas Served: Ottawa
Area Airports: YOW Airport
Driving Directions: YOW Airport - Take the Airport Parkway NORTH which will become Bronson Street. Turn right onto Slater Street which runs one way, WEST to EAST. At Elgin Street, turn right. The hotel is directly on your right hand side. Pull into oval driveway. Toronto - Take the 401 EAST. Exit on Highway 416, and go NORTH. Exit onto the 417, and go EAST to Metcalfe Street and exit NORTH. Turn right onto Slater Street which runs one way, WEST to EAST. Go one block to Elgin Street, and turn right. The hotel is directly on your right hand side. Pull into oval driveway. Montreal - Take highway 40 WEST which will become Highway 417 at the Ontario/Quebec border. Proceed on Highway 417 going WEST to EAST. Go one block to Elgin Street, and turn right. The hotel is directly on your right hand side. Pull into oval driveway.
Room Types
Room Type: Deluxe Room with One King Bed Description: Deluxe room with either one king or two queen beds. 120AC, AM/FM alarm clock, individually controlled air conditioning and heating, private bath or shower, direct dial telephone, coffee-tea maker, hairdryer, computer link, voice mail, cable color television with remote control, in-room movies, windows that open, complimentary newspaper, iron and board, working desk, refrigerator, room service, new or totally renovated rooms, exquisitely designed elegant accommodations inspired from the Bledermeier style, furniture with light coloured woods, assertive blends of burgundies and blue-blakc fabric tones, wallpapers in the suites and bathrooms tying back to carpet tones, custom made lamps in China and granite imported from India, spacious, all with scenic views of the area.
Room Type: Superior Room Description: Superior room with either one king one queen or two queen beds, 120AC, AM/FM alarm clock, individually controlled air conditioning and heating, private bath or shower, direct dial telephone, coffee-tea maker, hairdryer, computer link, voicemail, cable color television with remote control, in-room movies, windows that open, complimentary newspaper, iron and ironing board, working desk, refrigerator, room service, new or totally renovated rooms, exquisitely designed elegant accommodation inspired from the Biedermeier style, furniture with light colored woods, assertive blends of burgundies and blue-black fabric tones, wallpapers in the suites and bathrooms tying back to carpet tones, custom made lamps in China and granite imported from India, some with views directly on Park.
Room Type: Standard Room Description: Standard room with either one or two queen beds, 120AC, AM/FM alarm clock, individually controlled air conditioning and heating, private bath or shower, direct dial telephone, coffee-tea maker, hairdryer, computer link, voicemail, cable color television with remote control, in room movies, windows that open, complimetnary newspaper, iron and ironing board, working desk, refrigerator, room service, totally renovated rooms, elegant accommodation inspired from the Biedermeier style, furniture with light coloured woods, assertive blends of burgundies and blue-black fabric tones, wallpapers in the suites and bathrooms tying back to carpet tones, custome made lamps in China and granite imported from India.
Reservation Policies
Check-In: 3 PM Check-Out: 1 PM Currency: CAD Guarantee Policy: All reservations require a guarantee by valid credit card with expiry date. Cancellation Policy: Through the internet site where your reservation was made, cancellations must be made prior to 6 PM local time on day of check in to avoid a one night cancellation and/or no show charge.
