Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

We stayed at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac for two nights in a king room and were upgraded to a room with a view of the St. Lawrence River. The room itself was quite small and a bit dark, but comfortable, and we lucked out with a very quiet location in an area between the second and third floors. While we did indeed have a river view, the window was fairly small, so the view did not really make its way into the room so to speak. The bathroom was also quite small, with a shower only and very little room to maneuver, although it was perfectly functional. The hotel itself is spectacular from the outside and the architecture really is something to see. The tradeoff is that the Château Frontenac is as much a tourist attraction as it is a hotel. There were hordes of visitors moving through the lobby and common areas throughout the day, making the hotel feel extremely busy and not particularly relaxing or exclusive. If you prefer a quiet hotel where you can retreat from the sightseeing crowds at the end of the day, this may not be the best fit. We did have a very nice experience at Bistro Le SAM. It was a pleasant place to sit, have a drink, and enjoy the setting, and was one of the more relaxing parts of our time at the hotel. The location is excellent for exploring Old Québec, with plenty of restaurants and attractions nearby. Keep in mind, however, that the hotel sits at the top of the hill, so getting around on foot often involves navigating some fairly steep streets. Overall, we enjoyed experiencing the Château Frontenac and are glad we stayed there...once. It is an iconic and beautiful property in a great location, but it is also extremely touristy. Next time we may opt for something more chill.

Oomph oomph oomph oomph oomph. All night there was a wedding in the hotel with loud music making it impossible to sleep. This is the second late night after our bags went missing for several hours after we left them with the bellhop on arrival. This is a hotel of extremes. Extreme luxury and history. But sleepless nights, odd layouts in the room, and inconsistent service. Stay a block away and take a tour of this place instead, you’ll enjoy the city more without all the agitation.

We returned 50 years later and the General Manager Mr. Jean-Francois Vary was able to secure us the same room we had 50 years ago. We had this incredible view of the river and citadel from one of the front turrets. We had a relaxing four day visit. The Hotel was able to secure us a private tour of St Anne de Beaupre and we were able to see the entire facility - it was the highlight of our trip.

We had a wonderful anniversary stay at this beautiful hotel! The location is perfect and the staff was so friendly. Natasha checked us in with a warm welcome and sent an anniversary surprise to our room. I honestly can’t imagine staying anywhere else when visiting Quebec City.

We loved the hotel. We had an absolutely STUNNING panoramic view room on the 12th floor with access to the “gold” concierge on the 14th floor and it was amazing. We loved the time we spent in the room and the views were so worth it. Also, the concierge on the 14th floor provided a superb service. It was just what we needed to fit our day and schedule. We would absolutely go back and ask for the same room again.