Quebec City's Hotels
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Quebec City, Quebec.
Cobblestone streets, historical attractions, eclectic shops, scrumptious restaurants and the opportunity to speak French are just a few of the drawcards of a holiday in Quebec City. Fortunately, visitors exploring the best of Quebec's capital city can enjoy a good night's sleep in a wide selection of hotels that range from cozy boutique properties to a hotel made entirely out of ice and snow.
WHERE TO STAY
Easy to navigate around, the majority of Quebec City's attractions are located in the walled area known as Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec), which is divided into Haute-Ville (Upper Town) and Basse-Ville (Lower Town). Although Upper Town and Lower Town offer an assortment of accommodation, a variety of hotels can also be found outside of Old Quebec's walls.
Upper Town
Surrounded by a historic stone wall built by French and British armies and home to several of the city's top attractions, Upper Town is a popular accommodation choice. Nestled between restaurants and shops, a variety of hotels line Upper Town's old cobblestone streets. The city's most famous hotel, Fairmont Le Chau Frontenac is perched high on the bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The iconic late 19th-century hotel boasts 618 luxury guestrooms and suites, grand views of the river, a multitude of fine dining establishments, an indoor swimming pool, a spa and other facilities.
As one may expect while marvelling at the beauty of the castle-like Chau Frontenac, the price tag for a room is at the high end of the budget. However, Upper Town does offer a combination of boutique hotels that are a bit friendlier to the wallet. Charming options like Hôtel Sainte-Anne with 28 modern rooms and suites and Hôtel Chau Bellevue with 58 comfortable European-style rooms encompass a cozy atmosphere and are convenient to all Upper Town attractions like the Citadel and Plains of Abraham Battlefield Park.
Lower Town
Connected to Upper Town by the Funicular railway and the Breakneck Stairs, Lower Town is dotted with historical attractions, shops, restaurants and chic hotels. A couple of highlights in Lower Town include Place-Royale (the spot French explorer Samuel de Champlain turned into a habitation in 1608) and the nearby Quartier Petit Champlain for shopping. Like Upper Town, Lower Town is pedestrian friendly and offers an assortment of boutique hotels in renovated historic buildings, such as the modern Hotel 71 housed in a 19th-century building that served as the National Bank's first head office. Boutique hotels range in size from a couple dozen rooms to around 100 rooms like the large Auberge Saint-Antoine with 95 luxury rooms and suites.
Outside of Old Quebec
Outside of Old Quebec's walls, visitors can choose from a plethora of high-end and budget-friendly chain-brand hotels, which generally offer cheaper rates the farther they are away from Old Quebec and downtown. Many of the city's large chain hotels feature such amenities as spas, pools and room service. A few well-known chain hotels within walking distance to Old Quebec include the Hilton, Delta and Courtyard by Marriott. However, if catching an early flight, the city also has a selection of hotels in close proximity to the Jean Lesage International Airport, such as the contemporary Chateau Bonne Entente and the comfortable Quality Suites.
If after a truly unique accommodation experience, visitors can venture just outside of the city to North America's only ice hotel, Hôtel de Glace. Redesigned and rebuilt each year, the enchanting ice hotel opens its doors to guests every January to March. Crystal ice sculptures, snow archways, an ice bar and, of course, sparkling guestrooms made out of snow and ice are among the intriguing features of Hôtel de Glace.
WHERE TO STAY
Easy to navigate around, the majority of Quebec City's attractions are located in the walled area known as Vieux-Québec (Old Quebec), which is divided into Haute-Ville (Upper Town) and Basse-Ville (Lower Town). Although Upper Town and Lower Town offer an assortment of accommodation, a variety of hotels can also be found outside of Old Quebec's walls.
Upper Town
Surrounded by a historic stone wall built by French and British armies and home to several of the city's top attractions, Upper Town is a popular accommodation choice. Nestled between restaurants and shops, a variety of hotels line Upper Town's old cobblestone streets. The city's most famous hotel, Fairmont Le Chau Frontenac is perched high on the bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The iconic late 19th-century hotel boasts 618 luxury guestrooms and suites, grand views of the river, a multitude of fine dining establishments, an indoor swimming pool, a spa and other facilities.
As one may expect while marvelling at the beauty of the castle-like Chau Frontenac, the price tag for a room is at the high end of the budget. However, Upper Town does offer a combination of boutique hotels that are a bit friendlier to the wallet. Charming options like Hôtel Sainte-Anne with 28 modern rooms and suites and Hôtel Chau Bellevue with 58 comfortable European-style rooms encompass a cozy atmosphere and are convenient to all Upper Town attractions like the Citadel and Plains of Abraham Battlefield Park.
Lower Town
Connected to Upper Town by the Funicular railway and the Breakneck Stairs, Lower Town is dotted with historical attractions, shops, restaurants and chic hotels. A couple of highlights in Lower Town include Place-Royale (the spot French explorer Samuel de Champlain turned into a habitation in 1608) and the nearby Quartier Petit Champlain for shopping. Like Upper Town, Lower Town is pedestrian friendly and offers an assortment of boutique hotels in renovated historic buildings, such as the modern Hotel 71 housed in a 19th-century building that served as the National Bank's first head office. Boutique hotels range in size from a couple dozen rooms to around 100 rooms like the large Auberge Saint-Antoine with 95 luxury rooms and suites.
Outside of Old Quebec
Outside of Old Quebec's walls, visitors can choose from a plethora of high-end and budget-friendly chain-brand hotels, which generally offer cheaper rates the farther they are away from Old Quebec and downtown. Many of the city's large chain hotels feature such amenities as spas, pools and room service. A few well-known chain hotels within walking distance to Old Quebec include the Hilton, Delta and Courtyard by Marriott. However, if catching an early flight, the city also has a selection of hotels in close proximity to the Jean Lesage International Airport, such as the contemporary Chateau Bonne Entente and the comfortable Quality Suites.
If after a truly unique accommodation experience, visitors can venture just outside of the city to North America's only ice hotel, Hôtel de Glace. Redesigned and rebuilt each year, the enchanting ice hotel opens its doors to guests every January to March. Crystal ice sculptures, snow archways, an ice bar and, of course, sparkling guestrooms made out of snow and ice are among the intriguing features of Hôtel de Glace.
4,000+ Worldwide Hotels
