Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Reviews and Photos (Quebec City, Quebec)

Amazingly Beautiful Hotel

Scarborough, England, United Kingdom

November 12, 2011

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Best of IgoUgo When you visit Quebec you cannot miss the Chateau Frontenac, it dominates the skyline and overlooks the whole of the St Lawrence river. When we stayed in Quebec we had two nights in a different hotel and then I thought I would treat my Mum to ...Read more When you visit Quebec you cannot miss the Chateau Frontenac, it dominates the skyline and overlooks the whole of the St Lawrence river. When we stayed in Quebec we had two nights in a different hotel and then I thought I would treat my Mum to somewhere very impressive and where better than this?

The hotel itself was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980 and was built as part of a series of 'chateau' style hotels for the Canadian Pacific Railway, opening in 1893. To some people the hotel would appear a little dated and I've read some reviews to this effect, but I thought it was like stepping back to an age when opulence was everything. I also thought that because we had just travelled from Vancouver to Quebec on the train, it was a nice way to incorporate some of that old world charm into our holiday.

Check-in was fast, polite and effortless and we were soon shown up to our lovely twin room. The lobby was quite busy when we were there with people waiting to do the 'behind-the-scenes' tour and so it was nice to be in the peace and quite of our room. We had amazing views over the Saint Lawrence River and the hotel's location is one of it's strong points. The decor in our room was a little old fashioned but all top quality and it somehow worked.

In terms of facilities the hotel has everything you could possibly need, from a pool. hot tub and sauna, to conierge services and pay-per-view movies in your room. Sitting down for breakfast on a morning we noticed how busy the breakfast room was, so the hotel was obviously quite full. This did mean that things felt a little bit crowded and it certainly wasn't the peaceful breakfast we had hoped for. The other thing to remember is that this hotel is a tourist attraction in itself and so is often very busy with lots of tourists. I suppose if you were staying here for a prolonged period of time it would be a bit frustrating given how much money you will have spent to stay here. As we were only there for one night, and as we were kind of there as a set of tourists this didn't bother us too much.

I would say you should really think about if you want to spend the sort of money you have to, to stay in a hotel that will not necessarily be peaceful and relaxed, and perhaps plagued by hordes of toursists, especially in the summer. In my opinion the hotel itself is amazing and worth the spend, it made our stay! Close

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A dream come 1!

A traveler

Travelocity.com

June 8, 2011

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It was always my dream to be able to stay at this beautiful hotel and my dream came 1 last July. We booked last minute on Travelocity and received an excellent discounted rate that allowed us to stay. The room was beautiful and located on the floor ...Read more

Historical site a must for travelers.

A traveler

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April 25, 2011

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What a beautiful hotel! A bit dated when comparing to the glitz of newer hotels in the area - but you are there for the history! The location is terrific for walking to all the sites and sounds of Quebec. The hotel tour was really interesting but a ...Read more

A wonderful Quebec City experience

A traveler

Travelocity.com

April 23, 2011

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I expect that the Chateau has a long list of favorable reviews, but I wanted to add mine to that list. The accommodations are splendid, and the staff courteous. If you've never previously been to Quebec City, staying at the Chateau is a must. Norm ...Read more

Superb location!!

A traveler

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April 17, 2011

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Quebec City has a wonderful, old world, European charm, and the Le Chateau Frontenac continues that feeling. It is a beautiful, spot with a superb location. It was in the middle of everything, so we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Only ...Read more

top rate top class feel like a king or queen

A traveler

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April 14, 2011

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feel like royality of long ago . cocktail lounge feels like you never want to leave besides the view of the st lawrence.

This hotel was a beautiful choice as part of a 25th wedding anniversary celebration.

A traveler

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April 13, 2011

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The Chateau Frontenac is situated in Old Quebec and emits a combination of old world charm and new world comfort. For my husband and me, as part of a celebration of 25 years of marriage, it was a natural choice. We loved the ambiance, very ...Read more

Overpriced, but what a view!

A traveler

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April 12, 2011

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I'll start with the not-so-good news: the hotel is overpriced and, although the service was consistently top-notch, the food was invariably poor. Other restaurants in the area are exquisite, so if you stay at Frontenac, I'd recommend you explore ...Read more

A lovely stay with historic meaning.

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April 12, 2011

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We very much enjoyed our stay at The Fairmont. The location was perfect and the sevice was wonderful. We were able to take a tour of the city and have our pick-up right at the hotel. The morning buffet got every day off to a wonderful start. The ...Read more

Great hotel and location.

A traveler

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April 12, 2011

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We had a wonderful Travelocity deal that made it possible for us to stay at this historic hotel.

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Amazingly Beautiful Hotel

A dream come 1!

Historical site a must for travelers.

A wonderful Quebec City experience

Superb location!!

top rate top class feel like a king or queen

This hotel was a beautiful choice as part of a 25th wedding anniversary celebration.

Overpriced, but what a view!

A lovely stay with historic meaning.

Great hotel and location.

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Amazingly Beautiful Hotel

A dream come 1!

Historical site a must for travelers.

A wonderful Quebec City experience

Superb location!!

top rate top class feel like a king or queen

This hotel was a beautiful choice as part of a 25th wedding anniversary celebration.

Overpriced, but what a view!

A lovely stay with historic meaning.

Great hotel and location.

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