Ottawa's landmark meeting location for over 80 years, the Lord Elgin Hotel is a historic boutique hotel in downtown Ottawa offering 14,145 square feet of flexible meeting and conference facilities including the grand Pearson Ballroom, eight boardrooms, and eight conference rooms, most with natural lighting.
At a glance
Source: Official website · Jun 2026Core specs for Lord Elgin Hotel.
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Capacity
Up to 225 guests
Floor area
1 315 m²
Spaces
16 rooms
Largest room
2 200 m²
Ballroom
2 200 m²
On-site rooms
355 rooms
From the venue
Practical details and facilities published on the venue's own website.
Getting there
Less than 5-minute walk from Rogers Centre Ottawa and National Arts Centre; steps from Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, and Confederation Park
Catering
In-house catering available; Forty One Restaurant serves locally sourced, classic Canadian and Continental cuisine; customizable menus with vegetarian, gluten-free, and Indigenous-inspired options available
Accessibility
Accessible Queen/King rooms available; wheelchair lift noted on floor plans
Sustainability
Green Key Global
Traveller reviews
Recent reviews pulled live from Google Places.
Nicole Bonnie2 weeks agoI wan to recognize the wonderful leadership of the general manager. I was waiting for my uber I noticed her calmly directing front hotel traffic and checking on guest / greeting guests as they came in. I rarely see the example of such servant leadership as she humbly led my example. I spoke to her and she talked about how much she loved her job and how passionate she is about guests experience. And I believed her because it showed. Congrats to you for being an inspiration, you certainly reminded me of the importance of leading by example.
Justin3 weeks agoBich, she’s the 8th floor concierge and housekeeper, did a wonderful job and warmly welcomed and took care of me and my room during my May 24 to May 30 stays. I appreciate her and other team members on the 8th floor, whenever I needed something during the daytime when they worked, they helped me out. Bich and her teammates are the reason for making this historical place outstanding! The hotel itself was decent and the stay green get $5 per night was great and I got in-room dining for free because of staying green! Food was delicious.
pensri jantayawichit3 weeks agoThis was our second stay at this hotel, and unfortunately, it will be our last. We travel to Ottawa frequently for work and chose this hotel again based on our previous experience. However, this stay was very disappointing. The front desk receptionist was rude and unprofessional. The way she spoke to my husband was impolite and made us feel unwelcome. We stayed for two nights, and our room was not serviced until after 4:00 PM. I had to contact the front desk myself to ask whether housekeeping was going to clean the room at all. When housekeeping finally came, we discovered that the soap, shampoo, and lotion dispensers were empty. These basic amenities should have been checked and replenished before guests arrive. Overall, the customer service and housekeeping standards were far below our expectations. This was a very disappointing experience, and we will not be returning to this hotel. I would not recommend it to other travelers.
cheryl Deea month agoOne of the greats! Gorgeous yesteryear facade and beautiful foyer! Doors leading into lobby are huge heavy glass and metal that make a great first impression!! The sitting areas within the lobby are so well accommodated with rich chunky leather chairs and ottomans. Numerous lounging spaces for guests to relax….we grabbed a deck of cards and played near the fireplace …had a quiet bit of time chatting and admiring the sweet calm of the lower lobby floor. Love the warm colours in the hotel. Floors are clean and the tile so lovely as is with all decor. Beds were sooooo comfortable! Plenty of pillows and comfy bedding. The noise in halls was undetectable through the night. Maybe due to well insulated floors and walls or just got lucky( we weee there in a weekend so bonus). Doors to rooms made no noticeable bang(as is often the case with many hotels) Amazing breakfast in the Fourty One on main floor. Proximity to Parliament buildings and many restaurants is a bonus. The Rideau is close by to walk to. Parking at City Hall was cheap. We left our car over several days and walked or used Uber.
Joshua Knox4 months agoThis is a review for hiring this venue for an event. We were so delighted to get to host our Globus Tours in the Trillium Ballroom. The venue was incredible and very adaptable to what we needed. The team took really good care of our guests and we were able to present easily and have a very engaging night with our group. Will definitely look at these guys immediately for our next venue needs in the area. The hotel staff took wonderful care of us overnight as well. The renos look so good!
Bottom line
Lord Elgin Hotel suits events that match its capacity and space profile in Ottawa. Use the figures above to check your headcount and room needs, then confirm dates, setup and pricing directly.
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