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Lord Elgin Hotel

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Last reviewed: August 9, 2026 | Ottawa | Hotel Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. The Lord Elgin Hotel is an active Ottawa hotel wedding venue at 100 Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa. Its official wedding information presents the historic hotel as a setting for ceremonies and receptions, with guest accommodation available on-site for couples and attendees.

For couples looking at a downtown Ottawa wedding venue, the hotel’s wedding offering centres on several event spaces, including the Pearson Ballroom, Trillium Room and Trillium Patio. The official site describes heritage character alongside renovated interiors, within walking distance of Confederation Park and the Rideau Canal.

Services and specialization

Lord Elgin Hotel offers wedding venue and reception planning services within its downtown Ottawa hotel. Its wedding page confirms banquet rooms, ceremony and reception settings, on-site food and beverage, menu planning with the Executive Chef, bar service and guest rooms.

Wedding bookings include use of banquet tables, chairs, table linens, china and glass as part of the banquet-room rental. The hotel states that all food and beverage must be supplied by its on-site caterers, except for wedding cake. Couples may use the hotel’s recommended suppliers or arrange their own providers for other vendor categories.

The venue can provide a podium and wired microphone at no charge when available. Other audio-visual arrangements can be made through its in-house AV company, Encore. The hotel also lists optional paid services and equipment such as dance-floor rental, chair-cover rental and setup, in-room spa services, and delivery of welcome packages to guest rooms.

On-site catering with plated, buffet and hors d’oeuvre options
Cash bar, host bar, drink-ticket and subsidized beverage formats
Guestroom blocks and accommodation in the hotel
Menu tasting for contracted reception dinners of 50 or more people, subject to the hotel’s terms

Wedding spaces and event scale

The official wedding page identifies the sunlit Pearson Ballroom as a setting for up to 110 guests with a dance floor. It also names the Trillium Room and private Trillium Patio as newer options. A newly renovated, dark and romantic space with gold accents and chandelier lighting is described for intimate weddings of up to 70 people; the page does not name that room in this passage.

For a fuller picture of dimensions and alternate layouts, the hotel’s events information lists the Pearson Ballroom at 2,200 square feet and gives capacities that vary by configuration. The Trillium Room is listed at 888 square feet, with a 592-square-foot patio. These event-page capacities are not wedding guarantees, so couples should ask the events team to confirm the fit for their guest count, floor plan and chosen meal service.

Pearson Ballroom: official wedding-page capacity of up to 110 guests with a dance floor
Trillium Room and private Trillium Patio: named wedding options
Downtown location near Confederation Park and the Rideau Canal

Service area and who it may suit

The Lord Elgin Hotel serves couples planning a wedding in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Its official address is 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8, Canada. The location may suit couples who want a ceremony or reception venue with guest rooms in the same property, particularly when attendees are travelling to the capital.

It may also suit couples comparing historic hotel settings with renovated event rooms and in-house catering. The choice of rooms gives potential options for a smaller event or a reception requiring the Pearson Ballroom. Couples planning an off-site catered celebration, or a venue that permits outside food and beverage, should verify whether this hotel’s policies fit their plans.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the combination of dedicated wedding spaces, hotel accommodation and on-site food and beverage. The official site also confirms that the Pearson Ballroom, Trillium Room and Trillium Patio are part of the wedding offering, while the property’s downtown setting places it close to Ottawa landmarks.

Another confirmed feature is the planning framework: after a verbal confirmation, the hotel can temporarily hold function rooms and guest rooms, then issue a sales and catering contract. Closer to the event, it prepares a Banquet Event Order for confirmation of final arrangements.

A practical limitation is that wedding food and beverage must come through the hotel’s on-site caterers, other than wedding cake. The official site allows outside wine only under stated conditions, including prior approval and a special occasion permit; the hotel bar cannot operate while that wine is being served. Availability, room assignment, décor approvals and vendor access should be confirmed directly for each date.

Classic white table linens are included; additional linens and chair covers can be outsourced
Decorations require advance review; the hotel specifies masking tape only and enclosed candles
The stated banquet-room booking period is 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., with music ending by 1 a.m.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The hotel says banquet-room rental rates vary by selected room, food and beverage served, and time of year, so couples will need a tailored proposal for room rental, catering and bar costs.

The official FAQ publishes several individual charges and requirements: Pearson Ballroom dance-floor rental is $500 plus HST, with setup and teardown included; a bar has no cost when a $400 minimum spend is reached, otherwise a bartending fee applies; own wine carries a $20 corkage fee per 750 ml bottle; and cake cutting is $3 per person for a brought-in wedding cake. The hotel also states that a non-refundable $1,000 deposit secures the venue, followed by a requested 75% deposit one month before the wedding, with the final balance due on departure.

Confirm all figures in the current contract, including room rental, service fees, taxes, minimums, guestroom rates and cancellation terms.

Contact and booking

Use the official Lord Elgin Hotel weddings page and its inquiry option to begin a wedding inquiry. The official site lists the hotel phone number as 613-235-3333. Its wedding page identifies Hanna Nguyen as Wedding Sales Manager and Surya Praba Vijayaraghavan as Events & Catering Manager.

The hotel explains that it will discuss requirements, temporarily block banquet rooms and guest rooms after verbal confirmation, and send a sales and catering contract that must be reviewed, signed and returned before the release date. The contract is described as covering dates, times, guest count, allocated rooms, rentals, terms, cancellation policy and billing options.

Official website: https://lordelginhotel.ca/meetings-events/weddings/
Phone: 613-235-3333
Address: 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8, Canada

What couples should confirm

Ask which room is available for the preferred date and whether its wedding layout fits the expected attendance, dance floor, head table, ceremony and reception plan. Confirm the applicable room-rental rate, food-and-beverage minimums, bar setup, HST, gratuities, service fees and any guestroom-block terms before signing.

Couples considering a custom menu should discuss dietary needs, menu selection deadlines and menu-tasting eligibility. If bringing in wine, cake, décor, chair covers or outside vendors, confirm approval requirements, permits, fees, setup access and responsibility for any damage. Review cancellation provisions and payment milestones in the sales and catering contract.

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Frequently asked questions

How many wedding guests can the Pearson Ballroom host?

The Lord Elgin Hotel’s wedding page says the Pearson Ballroom hosts up to 110 guests with a dance floor. Confirm the final capacity with the hotel for your chosen floor plan and service style.

Does Lord Elgin Hotel provide wedding catering?

Yes. The hotel states that food and beverage for weddings must be provided through its on-site caterers, except for wedding cake. It lists plated, buffet, hors d’oeuvre and late-snack options, with menu customization available through the Executive Chef.

Can we bring our own wine or wedding cake?

The hotel permits own wine only under stated conditions, including prior Catering Manager approval, a special occasion permit and a $20-per-750-ml-bottle corkage fee. It allows a wedding cake, with a stated $3-per-person cake-cutting fee.

What deposit is required to book a wedding at Lord Elgin Hotel?

The official FAQ states that a non-refundable $1,000 deposit is required to secure the venue. It also says the hotel requests a 75% deposit of the estimated total one month before the wedding; confirm the terms in the current contract.