Reviews for Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario
16 reviews, average.
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Overall Rating: 
[ / 10 ]
Date visited: Sun 28 Aug 2011
Clean, nice bed coverings and bathroom. Pool, sauna and hot tub good.
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Positives: Good location, clean, very friendly and helpful staff.
Negatives: Needed to pay 4 parking.
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[ / 10 ]
Date visited: Fri 22 Jul 2011
Was pleasantly surprised! The hotel surpassed my expectations for a 3 star rating, and the location couldn't have been better!
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Positives: The location was great, and the staff friendly and helpful.
Negatives: $23 a day parking, but that's not unusual.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
Date visited: Fri 12 Mar 2010
This hotel was very clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Nice restaurant on premises. I would highly recommend this hotel.
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Positives: The staff, the decor, location, and most everything.
Negatives: Unfortunately I'm still a smoker and having to go outside to smoke in that cold Canadian winter wasn't fun. Also they do not have free in room internet.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
Date visited: Tue 02 Feb 2010
This hotel is one of the most comfortable atmospheres I have ever experienced when traveling, and I will recommend it as well as Priceline on my blog. Thank you.
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Positives: It was friendly, courteous, and extremely enjoyable.
Negatives: Can't think of a thing.
Overall Rating: 
[ / 10 ]
Date visited: Wed 28 Oct 2009
I like to think of the Lord Elgin as a home away from home. it is close to the downtown, excellent staff. A pleasure once again to be there.
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Negatives: The swimming pool was under renovation.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
Date visited: Thu 22 Oct 2009
Like many old hotels, the Lord Elgin was in a renovation cycle. We could not use the pool. The exercise facility was tiny but very clean. This was a great getaway for a weekend hotel. The room was .....
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Positives: The location was amazing and the buffet breakfast was exceptional.
Negatives: The rooms did not have much natural light, we paid for an upgrade to get more light.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
Date visited: Mon 09 Mar 2009
I highly recommend this hotel, the location is ideal, the proximity to restaurants. The building itself is a reflection of the architecture of Ottawa which adds so much to its appeal. The customer .....
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Positives: The service was excellent, the pool was perfect for kids and adults alike.
Negatives: Only thing I can think of is the acoustics in the pool area, other than that it was great!
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 9 / 10 ]
- Location [ 9 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 9 / 10 ]
Date visited: Thu 04 Sep 2008
The Lord Elgin is centrally located within walking distance of all the must see in Ottawa,---Parliament Hill, Sparks Street Mall, and the Arts Centre. The staff is excellent, friendly, courteous and .....
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Positives: The prime location and the historic elegance of the hotel itself.
Negatives: Charge for internet service.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 10 / 10 ]
- Location [ 10 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 10 / 10 ]
Date visited: Mon 25 Aug 2008
I was delighted to see the Lord Elgin, because despite it being a 3 star, I heard that this hotel is the third-best in Ottawa, behind only Chateau Laurier and the Westin. Upon arrival, I was not .....
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Positives: Lovely, historic hotel with comfortable rooms, a great price, and Grand Hotel appeal!
Negatives: While the rooms are very comfortable, they are smaller due to the hotel's 1940's-era layout.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 10 / 10 ]
- Location [ 10 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 9 / 10 ]
Date visited: Sat 23 Aug 2008
Older but charming hotel with great service and location.
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Positives: Classic charm, great service and location.
Negatives: Valet parking went offsite, couldn't access our own vehicle.
Overall Rating: 
[ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 9 / 10 ]
- Location [ 10 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 8 / 10 ]
Date visited: Wed 30 Jul 2008
The hotel was amazing I would recommend to anyone. Great for travelers who have never had a true Canadian experience. All the attractions are right out your front door. You're welcomed to a parade .....
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Positives: Perfect location to all attractions, historic hotel and worth the stay!
Negatives: The restaurant attached was way over priced for what it was. Recommend the Star bucks at the other end.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 10 / 10 ]
- Location [ 10 / 10 ]
Cleanliness [ 2 / 10 ]
Date visited: Sat 26 Jul 2008
This was my first experience and I was very pleasantly surprised. I have stayed there before and really liked the hotel. The issue I had with housekeeping I consider more amusing than aggravating. I .....
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Positives: The location, price and facilities including the room.
Negatives: Finding someone else's clothing under the bed. This included a lovely dress and a pair of shoes. Not my style.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 8 / 10 ]
- Location [ 10 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 9 / 10 ]
Date visited: Thu 10 Jul 2008
I don't agree with rating of 3 star for this hotel. First of all rooms are very small and so is the Bathroom. They don't have minibar inside the room. Also they charge for internet (quite weird). .....
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Positives: Location, ambience and staff courtesy.
Negatives: Rooms are very small. Views are blocked with other buildings.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 9 / 10 ]
- Location [ 9 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 8 / 10 ]
Date visited: Sat 05 Jan 2008
Excellent choice hotel in the heart of downtown Ottawa that is next door to the business district and close to the market nightlife. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
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Positives: Excellent location, clean, picturesque.
Negatives: Pool and pool area - did not seem very clean.
Overall Rating: 
[ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 8 / 10 ]
- Location [ 8 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 8 / 10 ]
Date visited: Mon 17 Dec 2007
The room was ok a little 'dated' but clean. Beds were comfortable but the noise throughout the night was brutal. Hopefully just a single incident but 'the walls were thin' with allot of late night .....
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Positives: Location.
Negatives: Noise.
Overall Rating: [ / 10 ]
- Staff [ 8 / 10 ]
- Location [ 10 / 10 ]
- Cleanliness [ 9 / 10 ]
Date visited: Sun 11 Nov 2007
Though the hotel was excellent in many respects, its policy of charging extra for little advantages such as internet access, mineral water, etc. makes the hotel appear cheap and makes guests feel .....
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Positives: Clean and efficient service.
Negatives: Hotel should not charge separately for extras such as mineral water, internet access, etc. These should be included in the price.
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Address and contact details
Lord Elgin HotelOttawa
Ontario
K1P5K8
Canada
- (613) 235-3333 ( Telephone )