OverviewThis boutique hotel is situated in Old Québec and is ideal for guests who prefer to explore this area of Québec City on foot. The Château Frontenac (historic site and hotel) is a 1-minute walk away, while boutique shopping at the Quartier Petit Champlain is 8 minutes away on foot. The Québec-Levis ferry is a 9-minute walk away.
This hotel is 100% smoke-free and all 48 rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies, and free Wi-Fi. Distinction and Bellevue Prestige rooms also include a work desk, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, and a therapeutic bathtub. Rooms may be furnished with 1 double bed, 1 queen bed, or 1 king bed.
Valet parking is available for $17 per night and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast buffet will be served daily from 7:00 am - 10:30 am.
On-site amenities include a wine bar, a coffee shop, a fitness centre, a computer and printing station, dry cleaning (extra fees apply), free newspapers, and safe deposit boxes.
The Québec Citadel (historic fort) is about a 10-minute walk away and the Québec City Convention Centre is 15 minutes away on foot. The Grand Théâtre de Québec (performing arts venue) in downtown Québec City is about 17 minutes away on foot or a 5-minute drive away. The Plains of Abraham (historic battlefield and concert/festival venue) is also a 5-minute drive away.
The Québec City International Airport (YQB) is minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 19, 2012: The fee for valet parking is $17 per night.
The GoodPositive reviews for this hotel greatly outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms and bathrooms as clean and well maintained. A few reviewers thought that their rooms were well appointed with modern furnishings. Guests also mentioned that their rooms were quiet, their beds were comfortable, and the provided linens and towels were of high quality.
A few reviewers, who stayed on the third floor (top floor of this hotel) described pleasant views of the Château Frontenac and the Saint Lawrence River.
The staff were frequently complimented and reviewers described the front desk agents as friendly, helpful, accommodating, attentive and quick to provide recommendations and directions. A couple of guests described the valet service as prompt.
Many reviewers found the location ideal for exploring Old Québec on foot. Guests also found many restaurants, cafés, and shops within walking distance.
Several guests praised the food and selection at the free breakfast. Reviewers described the breakfast as consisting of bagels, crepes, cereals, fruit, yogourt, tea, and coffee.
Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent. Guests mentioned the on-site wine bar and the free and fast Wi-Fi service as value-added features.
The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews for this property outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, there was one common concern noted by guests and several isolated complaints.
Several guests described their rooms as small and a few reviewers mentioned that there was limited space for storing personal belongings and luggage.
Isolated complaints included: small in-room TVs, limited seating in the free breakfast dining area, the hotel was difficult to locate, a guest room window did not lock properly, and the guest rooms were not equipped with safes or coffeemakers.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.6 out of 5.0, with 95% of 40 guests recommending the hotel.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #28 out of 93 properties in Québec City, from 236 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.4 out of 5.0, based on 80 guest reviews.
Verified by a front desk agent on September 19, 2012: The fee for valet parking is $17 per night.
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Analyzed by Tammy B.
Writing chose Tammy from the moment she could hold a pencil. The stories may have changed through the years, from creative fiction to television news reporting, but Tammy's passion for words (and fondness for pencils) continues on.
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