Le Chateau Frontenac is a fabulous Fairmont-managed resort located at the edge of the walled city of Quebec. The resort has a main tower with 18 floors and surrounding towers with 6 floors. Together, they provide a fantastic and beautiful landmark in Old Quebec that looks like a spectacular castle. Chateau Frontenac has over 600 guest rooms, over 20 suites, and 20 conference rooms.
Our visit was in late March, considered low season due to cold and windy weather. As such, we received a great rate of $169 CDN for a Fairmont (standard) room. Through membership in their frequent customer program, we received an upgrade to a deluxe room. When combined with the favorable exchange rate of the US dollar during our visit, it was good value.
Our room was on the 5th floor of the front tower, with a great view of Old Quebec. The room had a King bed, table and chairs, a desk, and large wardrobe with television, drawers, and mini-bar.
Service was Fairmont all the way, from the valet (self-parking is $17 CDN/day, valet is $22 CDN/day), bellman, check-in, housekeeping, and turn-down service. Bar service was not as aggressive, but okay.
The lobby has lavish wood and brass revolving doors and elevators, and a beautiful hand-painted ceiling. There are several exclusive shops on the lobby level, and a nice round bar that provides views of the St Lawrence River, 2 fireplaces to warm up, and a separate enclosed patio for a quieter environment. The Le Champlain restaurant is also on the lobby level, outside the St Laurent bar.
Below the lobby, the Terrace Level has a florist, the Le Cafe de la Terrasse restaurant, a beauty salon, and several more shops. There are exits from the terrace level to the boardwalk (dufferin terrace) overlooking the St Lawrence River. From the boardwalk/Dufferin Terrasse, you can look down over the wall and see lower town and Old Port (Vieux Port), and you can ride the toboggan/sled slide, and look at the cannons.
Great Place.