Charming park-side location in the heart of Old Quebec
Just a two-minute walk from Chateau Frontenac
Tastefully decorated rooms, some with exposed-brick walls
Upper-category rooms include whirlpool baths or multi-jet showers
Basic fitness center and dedicated massage treatment room
Free access to spa and pool at nearby sister property
Electronic wine bar and ice machine in the lobby
Public computer and printer, plus free Wi-Fi in all areas
On-site valet parking (extra fee)
Pets welcomed (extra fee) with their own feeding bowl
No full-service restaurant or bar
Limited wellness facilities and small gym
Rooms lack usual perks like electric kettles and mini-fridges
Breakfast not always included in the room rate
Entry-level rooms are small with somewhat outdated style
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period building, this 48-room property offers homey, traditional style with guest rooms that range from slightly outdated to cozy and contemporary, some with exposed-brick walls.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.
Scene
Mid-range hotel with historic charm and a few perks
Hotel Chateau Bellevue is set in a charming period building in a row of identical gray stone townhouses with rich green accents, built in Tudor Revival style. The small lobby is casual and homey with wood floors, a smattering of leather armchairs, and Art-Deco-inspired hanging lamps. Some details are outdated, like the textured beige wallpaper and mismatched wood furniture, but this doesn't stop guests from lingering here to have a glass of wine from the lobby's electronic wine dispenser or to read tourist brochures or daily newspapers. The clientele tends to skew slightly older, and several are couples who want to make use of the hotel's exceptional location in Old Quebec.
Location
Near historic attractions, shops, and restaurants in the heart of Old Quebec
Hotel Chateau Bellevue is situated in the heart of Old Quebec on the quaint street of Rue de la Porte, which was once a path leading to the entrance of the Governor General's garden. Today that's a park located directly opposite the hotel. The immediate street is mostly filled with other hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, but it's an easy jaunt to restaurants, shops, and cafes. Most of the city's major tourist attractions are reachable on foot within five to 15 minutes, and Chateau Frontenac is just a two-minute walk. Valet parking is available for an extra fee. - Two-minute walk to Chateau Frontenac
Rooms
Range of traditionally decorated rooms, with extra perks in upper categories
Guest rooms, decorated based on category, offer traditional decor that's still cozy and calming, with neutral beige and brown tones and hardwood furniture. Exposed red brick or stone accent walls in some rooms give a little touch of texture, while tasteful oil paintings or photographic prints of Old Quebec lend an artistic touch. The entry-level "Old Quebec" rooms have a more dated aesthetic with patterned wallpaper, caramel-colored wood furniture, and wall-to-wall carpeting, but upgraded rooms feature trendier fare with wood floors, sleek dark wood headboards, and leather armchairs.Guests can expect standard amenities like air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and hairdryers in all room categories. But rooms are missing some of the usual perks -- bathrooms have soap dispensers instead of individual toiletries, and rooms lack coffee- and tea-making facilities and mini-fridges.Distinction and Prestige Bellevue Rooms are more spacious and add perks like ergonomic desk chairs, ironing facilities, and alarm clocks with CD players and MP3 ports. The bathrooms in these rooms are also kitted out with notable extras: multi-jet showers or whirlpool bathtubs (some luxuriously have both), and bathrobes. On the other hand, bathrooms in entry-level rooms can feel outdated, with beige tiling and standard combination showers and tubs.
Features
A few unexpected features for a mid-range hotel, such as a massage room
For a mid-range hotel, on-site features like a massage room, a fitness center, and an electronic wine bar in the lobby, are a small step above its local competitors. On the downside, the continental buffet breakfast is basic, it is only free for guests with direct bookings, and the breakfast room off the lobby is a tight squeeze, especially during peak times. The fitness center, too, is tiny, equipped only with a treadmill, a stationary bicycle, a few free weights, and an exercise ball. Other little extras include a private treatment room for massage services, a 12-person meeting room, free Wi-Fi, access to a computer and printer in a corner of the lobby area, and valet parking (for an extra fee). Guests staying here can also take advantage of free access to the swimming pool and spa at the hotel's sister property, Hotel Chateau, an 11-minute walk away. Guests love the lobby wine dispenser, and some note a free welcome drink. Pets can stay for an extra fee and are welcomed with their own feeding bowl.