Must-see hotels in Québec

  • Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

    Québec City

    More than a hotel, the iconic Frontenac is Québec City's most enduring symbol. Its 611 rooms come in a dozen-plus categories. The coveted river-view rooms…

  • Auberge St-Antoine

    Québec City

    Auberge St-Antoine is probably Québec's finest smaller hotel, with phenomenal service and endless amenities. The 95 plush and spacious rooms come with…

  • Le Monastère des Augustines

    Québec City

    Attached to the convent museum, this fabulous hostelry is the most atmospheric place to stay in Québec City. Choose among 32 'authentic' rooms (shared…

  • Au Clos Rolland

    Ste-Adèle

    Hidden in an otherwise-undistinguished neighborhood, this sprawling 1904 mansion surrounded by vast grassy lawns is an absolute gem. The public spaces…

  • La Marquise de Bassano

    Québec City

    The congenial owners have done a beautiful job with this welcoming family home dating from 1888, outfitting its five rooms with thoughtful touches,…

  • M Montreal

    Montréal

    One of Québec's best hostels, M Montreal makes an excellent base while exploring the city. Dorms are nicely outfitted like Japanese sleeping pods, with…

  • L Hotel

    Old Montréal

    Inside a grand 1870 building, L Hotel is a major draw for art-lovers. Georges Marciano, founder of Guess jeans, opened the hotel in 2010, showering great…

  • Maison Historique James Thompson

    Québec City

    History buffs will get a real kick out of staying in the 18th-century former residence of James Thompson, a veteran of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham…

  • Auberge Le Baril Roulant

    The Laurentians

    This wonderful inn and hostel on the river north of town is a welcome arrival in Val-David. There's a dorm with solid wooden bunk beds sleeping 14 people…

  • Hôtel Nelligan

    Old Montréal

    Housed in two restored buildings and named in honor of Québec’s famous and tragic poet, Émile Nelligan, this Old Montréal beauty has original details …

  • Hôtel Le Germain

    Montréal

    This stylish hotel boasts luxurious rooms with dark wood details (headboard, wood blinds), cream-colored walls, sheer curtains and artful lighting. You’ll…

  • Auberge Le Lupin

    The Laurentians

    Our favorite place to stay in Mont-Tremblant, this log house built in 1945 offers snug digs just 1km from the ski station, with private beach access to…

  • Hôtel Gault

    Old Montréal

    The Gault delivers beauty and comfort in its 30 spacious rooms. Lovely 19th-century architectural details figure in some rooms, with exposed brick or…

  • Auberge JA Moisan

    Québec City

    This lovely B&B above the historical JA Moisan grocery store has four relatively small bedrooms tucked under the eaves and gorgeously furnished in period…

  • Manoir Hovey

    Eastern Townships

    This lovely resort offers handsomely set rooms in a picturesque lakeside setting. You’ll find expansive gardens, a heated pool and an ice rink (in winter)…

  • Le Pleasant Hôtel & Café

    Eastern Townships

    This luxurious inn is a great place for a weekend escape or romantic interlude. Some of the sleek and modern rooms – well balanced by a classically…

  • Auberge La Goéliche

    Québec

    Probably the nicest place to stay on the island, the Victorian-style Auberge La Goéliche has 19 rooms individually decorated with antiques and wood…

  • Hôtel Marie-Rollet

    Québec City

    This lovely inn overlooking the Hôtel de Ville was once owned by the Ursuline nuns at the nearby convent, which is why you'll spot tell-tale signs like…

  • Auberge Festive Sea Shack

    Gaspé Peninsula

    With a huge common area and beach bar where bands often play, plus dorm beds in cabins, bungalows and yurts, this HI hostel – about 10km east of Ste Anne…

  • Le Petit Clocher

    The Laurentians

    A gorgeous inn occupying a converted Dominican monastery on a little hillside above town, Le Petit Clocher has seven rooms decorated in French Country…

  • Chez Denis à François

    Îles de la Madeleine

    This handsome yellow inn strikes quite a pose as you drive past – according to the owners, parts of the building were built from shipwreck lumber. Inside,…

  • Accueil Chez François

    Montréal

    Overlooking Parc La Fontaine, François indeed gives a warm accueil (welcome) to his pleasant and excellent-value five-room guesthouse in the Plateau east…

  • Hôtel Le Germain Québec

    Québec City

    The flagship of a classy Québécois chain with 18 properties, this hotel combines understated luxury with superb service. It occupies two adjacent historic…

  • Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

    Charlevoix

    The gray-stone country cousin of Québec City's Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, this palatial structure with 405 rooms can claim almost as much history and…

  • Château des Tourelles

    Québec City

    You'll recognize this B&B by its soaring turret, which mirrors the steeple of the Church of St-Jean-Baptiste to the east. The affable Breton owner has…

  • Manoir d’Auteuil

    Québec City

    Friendly American expatriate owners Daniel and Linda have thoroughly renovated this pair of 19th-century manor houses opposite the old city walls,…

  • Château Fleur-de-Lys

    Québec City

    Delightfully sited opposite Jardin des Gouverneurs, this rambling old home has 16 rooms of various dimensions outfitted with hand-chosen antiques by its…

  • Domaine du Vieux Couvent

    Îles de la Madeleine

    As the name suggests, this lovely hotel is housed in a former convent, dramatically sited near the island's edge. It's far and away the archipelago's…

  • Hôtel Clarendon

    Québec City

    Opening to great fanfare in 1870, the four-star Hôtel Clarendon has continued to set standards in Québec City for a century and a half. Half of the 143…

  • Hotel Quintessence

    The Laurentians

    This estate fuses Old-World style with North American nature, from wood fireplaces and private balconies overlooking Lac Tremblant in each of the 30 huge…

  • Île aux Perroquets

    Québec

    Fancy a little historical heritage and quilted luxury during your visit to the Mingans? The lighthouse and lighthouse-keeper's compound on Île aux…

  • Auberge des 3 Canards

    Charlevoix

    A sprawling white clapboard property looking out to what people call la mer (the sea), the 3 Ducks has 48 rooms sporting flat-screen TVs, vintage photos…

  • Blue Paradise

    Îles de la Madeleine

    Well-traveled young Madelinots Lisa and Mitchell have crafted a delightful hostel in this modern A-frame building, which is filled with fun things such as…

  • Gîte du Mont Albert

    Gaspé Peninsula

    A large, comfortable lodge near the Interpretation Center for those who like their nature spliced with luxury. Facilities include a pool, sauna, first…

  • Le Germain Hotel Charlevoix

    Baie St Paul

    The reliably luxe Le Germain has crafted a sleek, boutique accommodation experience – all bright space and contemporary lines in multiple buildings – on a…

  • Les Terrasses Cap-à-L’Aigle

    Charlevoix

    These 10 cottages are all stunning examples of contemporary architecture; almost all feature sleek, geometric design accented by enormous glass details…

  • Auberge des Eaux Vives

    Charlevoix

    Sylvain and Johanne are the perfect hosts at this three-room B&B with breakfasts to write home about – think smoothies and a four-course extravaganza on a…

  • Hôtel Pur

    Québec City

    Not sure how 'Pure' this place is, but we love its style, good humor and huge swimming pool and spa. The reception has a white woolen backdrop that looks…

  • Auberge Baker

    Québec

    This lovely inn 5km to the southwest of Ste-Anne de Beaupré in Château-Richer has seven rooms of varying sizes but all with the same cozy comfort. The…

  • Auberge à l'Ancrage

    Baie St Paul

    Arguably the most charming place to stay in Baie St Paul, this little inn on the Rivière du Gouffre counts but four rooms – two facing the river and two…