OverviewThis property is located in Old Québec and is ideal for travellers who are looking to explore this area of Québec City on foot and for guests who prefer the personal service of a boutique hotel. This hotel is situated among many restaurants, cafés, and boutiques.
This hotel is 100% smoke-free and all 22 rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, a work desk, a coffeemaker, an iron and an ironing board, and a CD/DVD player. Rooms may be furnished with 1 double bed, 2 double beds or 1 king bed.
This hotel is affiliated with the nearby Hotel Acadia (2-minute walk away) and guests are required to check-in at Hotel Acadia. Valet parking (accessible at Hotel Acadia) is available for $18 per night and pets are not permitted.
A free breakfast is served daily from 7:00am - 10:00am.
Other amenities include free passes to a nearby fitness centre and spa (Hotel Acadia), massage services at Hotel Acadia (extra fees apply), computer kiosk, sun deck, safe deposit boxes, and meeting rooms.
The Château Frontenac (historic site and hotel) is a 5-minute walk away, while boutique shopping at the Quartier Petit Champlain is 10 minutes away on foot. The Québec-Levis ferry is 12 minutes away on foot and the Old Port Farmer`s Market is an 11-minute walk away.
Attractions in downtown Québec, including the Québec City Convention Centre, Québec Citadel (historic fort), the Plains of Abraham (historic battlefield and concert/festival venue), and the Grand Théâtre de Québec (performing arts venue), may be accessed within a 10-20 minute walk. The Québec City International Airport (YQB) is about 25-30 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps).
The GoodPositive reviews for this hotel outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and a couple of reviewers found their beds to be comfortable. Several guests thought that their rooms were well appointed with modern furnishings, hardwood floors, and marble tile in the bathrooms. One reviewer described his room as "charming".
Many reviewers found the location convenient for exploring Old Québec attractions, restaurants, and boutiques on foot.
Many guests praised the food and selection at the free breakfast.
The staff were described as friendly and helpful by several guests.
Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews for this property outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, there were a few common concerns found for this hotel.
Many guests found their rooms to be small, cramped, and lacking storage for personal items.
Several reviewers mentioned that the off-site check-in at the affiliated Hotel Acadia was confusing or inconvenient.
A couple of guests thought that the valet parking fees ($18 per night) were expensive.
Isolated complaints included: noise disturbances from neighbouring rooms (could hear conversations), unreliable Wi-Fi, and a non-smoking room smelled like cigarette smoke.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5.0, with 87% of 39 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #53 out of 93 properties in Québec City, from 56 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.0 out of 5.0, based on 107 guest reviews.
