The Hotel de Glace is an upper-middle-range property made entirely of ice and snow -- one of only two such properties in the world. Situated 15 minutes north of Quebec City, the property changes annually, with unique snow carvings and ice sculptures, and is typically open from January through March. There were 44 rooms and themed suites available during our 2015 visit, including some with decorative gas fireplaces -- the property remains between 23 and 27 degrees Fahrenheit at all times, and overnight guests are given thermal sleeping bags for extra warmth. Guests may only retire to their rooms starting at 9 p.m. and must be out by 9 a.m. the next day, when free breakfast is served. Public tours are offered all day throughout the property, including guest rooms and the Ice Workshop. There are lockers and public bathrooms with stall showers, as well as a small cafe, three bars serving beer and cocktails in glasses made of ice, and an outdoor spa with hot tubs and saunas, which guests can use throughout the night. There's nothing quite like Hotel de Glace, and it may not be suited to every traveler -- packages are available that also include a room at nearby Four Points by Sheraton Quebec, so that guests can head out mid-stay if needed. There is no Wi-Fi on the property.
The Hotel de Glace is an upper-middle-range property made entirely of ice and snow -- one of only two such properties in the world. Situated 15 minutes north of Quebec City, the property changes annually, with unique snow carvings and ice sculptures, and is typically open from January through March. There were 44 rooms and themed suites available during our 2015 visit, including some with decorative gas fireplaces -- the property remains between 23 and 27 degrees Fahrenheit at all times, and overnight guests are given thermal sleeping bags for extra warmth. Guests may only retire to their rooms starting at 9 p.m. and must be out by 9 a.m. the next day, when free breakfast is served. Public tours are offered all day throughout the property, including guest rooms and the Ice Workshop. There are lockers and public bathrooms with stall showers, as well as a small cafe, three bars serving beer and cocktails in glasses made of ice, and an outdoor spa with hot tubs and saunas, which guests can use throughout the night. There's nothing quite like Hotel de Glace, and it may not be suited to every traveler -- packages are available that also include a room at nearby Four Points by Sheraton Quebec, so that guests can head out mid-stay if needed. There is no Wi-Fi on the property.
The Hotel Sepia offers couples and families a good alternative to staying downtown with value-added features. Completely renovated in 2016, there's much to like about the three-and-a-half-pearl boutique property, including a fine-dining restaurant, concierge services, and free shuttle service into Old Quebec in summer. But it’s a 15- to 25-minute drive into the walled city, and there’s little to do or see in the immediate area. Its 81 guest rooms are modern and streamline, and amenities are a huge perk, with Nespresso coffeemakers, iPod docks, minibars, and sleek bathrooms with basin sinks and rainfall showerheads. Travelers looking for a stay with a heated outdoor pool can check out the nearby Best Western Premier Hotel l’Aristocrate.
The Hotel Sepia offers couples and families a good alternative to staying downtown with value-added features. Completely renovated in 2016, there's much to like about the three-and-a-half-pearl boutique property, including a fine-dining restaurant, concierge services, and free shuttle service into Old Quebec in summer. But it’s a 15- to 25-minute drive into the walled city, and there’s little to do or see in the immediate area. Its 81 guest rooms are modern and streamline, and amenities are a huge perk, with Nespresso coffeemakers, iPod docks, minibars, and sleek bathrooms with basin sinks and rainfall showerheads. Travelers looking for a stay with a heated outdoor pool can check out the nearby Best Western Premier Hotel l’Aristocrate.
The Quebec City Marriott Downtown is an upper-middle-range hotel with 111 rooms opposite the Porte Saint-Jean gate at the entrance to Old Quebec. Rooms are pleasant and comfortable but small and they lack safes. Common areas include an intimate but stylish lobby with an attached bar, plus a club lounge with limited hours and a restaurant serving good French cuisine. Hot or cold breakfast options are available for a fee, and there’s a 24-hour gym, meeting facilities, a concierge, and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Travelers looking to be right inside Old Quebec may want to consider the slightly cheaper Hotel 71, which has more stylish rooms plus free breakfast and a rooftop terrace.
The Quebec City Marriott Downtown is an upper-middle-range hotel with 111 rooms opposite the Porte Saint-Jean gate at the entrance to Old Quebec. Rooms are pleasant and comfortable but small and they lack safes. Common areas include an intimate but stylish lobby with an attached bar, plus a club lounge with limited hours and a restaurant serving good French cuisine. Hot or cold breakfast options are available for a fee, and there’s a 24-hour gym, meeting facilities, a concierge, and free hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Travelers looking to be right inside Old Quebec may want to consider the slightly cheaper Hotel 71, which has more stylish rooms plus free breakfast and a rooftop terrace.
The 611-room Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is a grand, luxury Quebec City landmark known for its ornate interiors and gorgeous chateau-like exterior. Most rooms were renovated in 2014 and feature sophisticated decor, sleek bathrooms, and wonderful river or Old City views. However, non-renovated entry-level rooms are tiny for the price (they start at 175 square feet) and some guests find them dated rather than classic. Dining is a highlight here, with four outstanding restaurants that range from the formal Le Champlain to the more casual Bistro Le Sam and the 1608 Wine & Cheese Bar. With extensive, decadent meeting space, the hotel draws many business travelers, but the heated indoor pool, spa, and gym are also great perks for leisure guests. For something more casual, consider the slightly cheaper Auberge Saint-Antoine.
The 611-room Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is a grand, luxury Quebec City landmark known for its ornate interiors and gorgeous chateau-like exterior. Most rooms were renovated in 2014 and feature sophisticated decor, sleek bathrooms, and wonderful river or Old City views. However, non-renovated entry-level rooms are tiny for the price (they start at 175 square feet) and some guests find them dated rather than classic. Dining is a highlight here, with four outstanding restaurants that range from the formal Le Champlain to the more casual Bistro Le Sam and the 1608 Wine & Cheese Bar. With extensive, decadent meeting space, the hotel draws many business travelers, but the heated indoor pool, spa, and gym are also great perks for leisure guests. For something more casual, consider the slightly cheaper Auberge Saint-Antoine.
The upper-middle-range Delta Quebec is a solid choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Fresh from a renovation completed in 2014, it’s a modern hotel adjacent to the Quebec City Convention Centre and within walking distance to many of the historic city’s top attractions. Highlights include underground parking, lots of meeting space, a large fitness center with sauna, and a heated outdoor pool open year-round. Its 377 rooms are clean and include coffeemakers and smart desks that are wired for connections to various electronic devices. But, there are no safes and mini-fridges come with a surcharge. Rates are competitive, but you might want to comparison shop with the upper-middle-range Hilton Quebec that’s also connected to the convention center.
The upper-middle-range Delta Quebec is a solid choice for business and leisure travelers alike. Fresh from a renovation completed in 2014, it’s a modern hotel adjacent to the Quebec City Convention Centre and within walking distance to many of the historic city’s top attractions. Highlights include underground parking, lots of meeting space, a large fitness center with sauna, and a heated outdoor pool open year-round. Its 377 rooms are clean and include coffeemakers and smart desks that are wired for connections to various electronic devices. But, there are no safes and mini-fridges come with a surcharge. Rates are competitive, but you might want to comparison shop with the upper-middle-range Hilton Quebec that’s also connected to the convention center.
The Hilton Quebec is a high-rise building that is connected to the convention center by an indoor walkway. This fairly typical conference hotel has all the amenities you might expect, including an excellent gym with plentiful cardio machines, an outdoor pool -- that is heated all year long -- and a restaurant with great views. The Old City is located just across the street, placing major sites within an easy walk. Renovated rooms have flat-screen TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows. While Wi-Fi isn't free in the rooms, there is a modern lobby with space to lounge where Wi-Fi is available for no charge.
The Hilton Quebec is a high-rise building that is connected to the convention center by an indoor walkway. This fairly typical conference hotel has all the amenities you might expect, including an excellent gym with plentiful cardio machines, an outdoor pool -- that is heated all year long -- and a restaurant with great views. The Old City is located just across the street, placing major sites within an easy walk. Renovated rooms have flat-screen TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows. While Wi-Fi isn't free in the rooms, there is a modern lobby with space to lounge where Wi-Fi is available for no charge.
The family-run Auberge du Littoral is a 54-room, three-pearl hotel located in a quiet residential area about a 10-minute drive from Old Quebec. The property is split between a charming old house and a newer addition. Renovated guest rooms feature modern decor, cork floors, and stylish bathrooms, but non-renovated rooms (about a quarter of them) are dated. All units have amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel offers coffee and breakfast all day, though it has no full-service restaurant and breakfast costs extra. There's also a spa with a small sauna and private rooms for massages and beauty treatments. Wi-Fi throughout and parking are free. Guests looking for more amenities might consider the the Hotel Ambassadeur Quebec, which has an indoor pool, fitness center, and full-service restaurant.
The family-run Auberge du Littoral is a 54-room, three-pearl hotel located in a quiet residential area about a 10-minute drive from Old Quebec. The property is split between a charming old house and a newer addition. Renovated guest rooms feature modern decor, cork floors, and stylish bathrooms, but non-renovated rooms (about a quarter of them) are dated. All units have amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel offers coffee and breakfast all day, though it has no full-service restaurant and breakfast costs extra. There's also a spa with a small sauna and private rooms for massages and beauty treatments. Wi-Fi throughout and parking are free. Guests looking for more amenities might consider the the Hotel Ambassadeur Quebec, which has an indoor pool, fitness center, and full-service restaurant.
The historic, 60-room Hotel 71 used to be the head office of the National Bank of Canada and is now an upper-middle-range boutique property with a beautiful Neo-classic exterior in the heart of Old Quebec. Super-stylish, minimalist rooms feature hardwood floors, large windows, Nespresso coffeemakers, and mini-fridges as well as handsome tile bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Some rooms have terraces, kitchenettes, and exceptional river views. Italian dishes are served at the popular Restaurant Il Matto, and continental breakfast is free. Guests can borrow bikes and get expert tourist advice from the Clefs d’Or concierge. Guests looking to stay in the trendy Saint-Roch District may want to consider Hotel Pur, which has lower rates and ultra-modern interiors.
The historic, 60-room Hotel 71 used to be the head office of the National Bank of Canada and is now an upper-middle-range boutique property with a beautiful Neo-classic exterior in the heart of Old Quebec. Super-stylish, minimalist rooms feature hardwood floors, large windows, Nespresso coffeemakers, and mini-fridges as well as handsome tile bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Some rooms have terraces, kitchenettes, and exceptional river views. Italian dishes are served at the popular Restaurant Il Matto, and continental breakfast is free. Guests can borrow bikes and get expert tourist advice from the Clefs d’Or concierge. Guests looking to stay in the trendy Saint-Roch District may want to consider Hotel Pur, which has lower rates and ultra-modern interiors.
Hotel Chateau Bellevue is a mid-range property in the heart of historic Old Quebec. Set in a charming period building, this 48-room property offers homey, traditional style with guest rooms that range from slightly outdated to cozy and contemporary, some with exposed-brick walls. Rooms lack some usual perks like in-room coffee service or mini-fridges, but upper-category rooms have cool extras like whirlpool tubs or multi-jet showers. The hotel also has a small fitness center, massage treatment room, wine dispenser in the lobby, and daily continental breakfast, though it may not be included in the room rate. For a few more perks and a little more character, the Auberge Place D'Armes offers individually decorated guest rooms and an on-site French restaurant, but tends to be pricier.
Hotel Chateau Bellevue is a mid-range property in the heart of historic Old Quebec. Set in a charming period building, this 48-room property offers homey, traditional style with guest rooms that range from slightly outdated to cozy and contemporary, some with exposed-brick walls. Rooms lack some usual perks like in-room coffee service or mini-fridges, but upper-category rooms have cool extras like whirlpool tubs or multi-jet showers. The hotel also has a small fitness center, massage treatment room, wine dispenser in the lobby, and daily continental breakfast, though it may not be included in the room rate. For a few more perks and a little more character, the Auberge Place D'Armes offers individually decorated guest rooms and an on-site French restaurant, but tends to be pricier.
The Hotel Chateau Laurier is an upper-middle-range property walking distance from Old Quebec. It’s a sprawling hotel, and can be difficult to navigate -- the 282 rooms come in a range of styles, and while some are modern, others feel dated. Some are also on the small side and lack views -- but many have coffeemakers, and the suites are huge. Facilities include a 24-hour gym, an indoor saltwater pool, hot tubs, and a popular restaurant with room service. Breakfast costs extra and gets mixed reviews. There’s also an on-site convenience store, extensive meeting spaces, and valet and self-parking (free for electric vehicles), plus free Wi-Fi. The smaller Hotel Clarendon has similar rates, and more consistent room design and views, though there’s no pool, gym, or spa.
The Hotel Chateau Laurier is an upper-middle-range property walking distance from Old Quebec. It’s a sprawling hotel, and can be difficult to navigate -- the 282 rooms come in a range of styles, and while some are modern, others feel dated. Some are also on the small side and lack views -- but many have coffeemakers, and the suites are huge. Facilities include a 24-hour gym, an indoor saltwater pool, hot tubs, and a popular restaurant with room service. Breakfast costs extra and gets mixed reviews. There’s also an on-site convenience store, extensive meeting spaces, and valet and self-parking (free for electric vehicles), plus free Wi-Fi. The smaller Hotel Clarendon has similar rates, and more consistent room design and views, though there’s no pool, gym, or spa.