Must-see hotels in Québec

  • Hotel Parc Suites

    Montréal

    Although the building doesn't look promising, this eight-room all-suites guesthouse is a great place to base yourself while exploring Montréal. The…

  • Hôtel Le Vincent

    Québec City

    This hotel’s nondescript brick facade may look unpromising, but things improve dramatically once you step inside. The lobby and adjacent stone-walled…

  • UQAM Residences

    Montréal

    This residence hall at Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM) offers tidy modern studio apartments with small, fully equipped kitchens in a convenient…

  • HI Auberge Internationale de Québec

    Québec City

    The frustrating labyrinth of corridors in three contiguous buildings goes on forever, but this lively, well-located place heaves with energy year-round…

  • Anne Ma Soeur Anne

    Montréal

    These smart, fully equipped studios fill a valuable niche in the Plateau. They’re suitable for short- or long-term stays; each unit has a ‘microkitchen’…

  • HI-Montreal Hostel

    Montréal

    This large, well-equipped HI hostel has bright, well-maintained dorm rooms (all with air-con) with four to 10 beds, and a handful of private en suite…

  • Auberge Le Jardin d’Antoine

    Montréal

    You'll find a wide range of rooms at this welcoming four-story hotel, handily located in the thick of the Rue St-Denis action. Some have carpeting, others…

  • Samesun Montréal Central

    Montréal

    This popular hostel is just steps away from the local bus depot and metro station, and a short stroll from the buzz of Rue St-Denis. Four-, six- and eight…

  • Le Relais Lyonnais

    Montréal

    Set in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, it has seven elegantly furnished rooms. Dark maple floors, exposed-brick walls, touches of artwork…

  • L’Hôtel du Capitole

    Québec City

    Renovated to within an inch of its life, this historic hotel above the stately Théâtre Capitole features 40 rooms of varying size and character; the most…

  • Alexandre Logan

    Montréal

    The friendly host Alain has an eye for details such as original plaster moldings, ornate woodwork and art-deco glass patterns at this award-winning B&B…

  • Shézelles

    Montréal

    Lyn and Lucie give a warm welcome to their cozy four-room guesthouse, which has a warm design of cedar-paneled walls, oak floors and attractive…

  • Hôtel Spa Watel

    Ste-Agathe-des-Monts

    This large, lodge-like hotel overlooking Lac des Sables has 31 rooms, many of which have Jacuzzis and fireplaces. There's a spa with all the usual…

  • Bienvenue B&B

    Montréal

    On a peaceful backstreet in the Plateau, Bienvenue is a 12-room Victorian B&B with a range of simple rooms with homey furnishings. The carpeting is a…

  • Hôtel Belley

    Québec City

    A great place for the young and hip who still like their creature comforts, this eight-room hotel offers spacious, uniquely designed rooms with original…

  • Castel Durocher

    Montréal

    This family-run establishment occupies a tall, turreted stone house on a peaceful, tree-lined street near McGill University. Those seeking self…

  • Auberge Bonsecours

    Old Montréal

    The unusual ambience of these renovated stables lends this secluded hotel particular appeal. All six rooms have exposed-brick walls, a cheerful color…

  • Maison du Fort

    Québec City

    This B&B in a tranquil neighborhood above Château Frontenac lacks significant common areas, but owner Marielle's old-fashioned hospitality makes guests…

  • InterContinental Montréal

    Old Montréal

    This enormous InterContinental has a unique location between a high-rise and a restored annex of the 19th-century Nordheimer building. The 357 rooms have…

  • L'Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

    Québec City

    This friendly, very central hotel has 45 rooms over three floors; corner rooms have nice views up Rue St-Jean, while others come with kitchenette or…

  • Hôtel St-Denis

    Montréal

    In a good location, this hotel receives positive reviews for its clean, well-maintained rooms with wood floors, trim modern furnishings and comfortable…

  • Turquoise B&B

    Montréal

    The decor in this plush two-story greystone looks like something out of Better Homes & Gardens. Each of the five bedrooms boasts bright colors (yellow,…

  • Hôtel Delta Québec

    Québec City

    This 377-room high-rise hotel opposite the Hôtel du Parlement is in the Marriott stable and may not be everyone’s first choice for a romantic sojourn in…

  • Les Lofts du Trésor

    Québec City

    One of a dozen properties offering mostly self-catering apartments across Québec City, this welcoming pied-à-terre in the heart of the Old Upper Town and…

  • Hôtel St-Paul

    Old Montréal

    The lobby greets you with a fireplace flickering inside a wall of glowing alabaster – a fine introduction to this beaux-arts hotel on the edge of Old…

  • Homewood Suites

    The Laurentians

    Smack dab in the middle of the Station Tremblant pedestrian village, at the heart of all the action in both summer and winter (the ski gondola is 500m…

  • Auberge du Mange Grenouille

    Québec

    If you're into big soft beds, thick curtains, lots of classical art and themed chambers – a Mediterranean vibe to one, an Arabian Nights-esque influence…

  • Hôtel Château Laurier

    Québec City

    A bit of a labyrinth with 282 rooms spread over several buildings along the Grande Allée and neighboring Place George V Ouest on the edge of Battlefields…

  • Hôtel Royal William

    Québec City

    This 44-room hotel is not big on style – the lobby is an afterthought and the rooms are somewhat dark, in hues of chocolate, brown and beige. But there…

  • Au Petit Hôtel

    Québec City

    Sitting on a tranquil dead-end lane, this former rooming house has 15 clean, simply furnished rooms, each with a private bath. Some are small and rather…

  • ALT Québec

    Québec City

    For drivers who prioritize convenience and want to leave the sometimes overwhelmingly touristy walled city behind at the end of the day, this 127-room…

  • Auberge Internationale Forillon

    Gaspé Peninsula

    With friendly staff who dole out walking advice, this classic hostel is a convenient base for park explorers. The dorms can feel cramped, but the view…

  • Montréal Espace Confort

    Montréal

    A shiny example of gentrification in action. Espace's 20 rooms boast trim Ikea-style furnishings, with a desk and a kitchenette, but are quite small…

  • Loew’s Hotel Vogue

    Montréal

    This upmarket hotel blends French-empire style with modern luxury. You’ll find flat-screen TVs attached to the oversized marble Jacuzzis and nicely…

  • Relais St-Denis

    The Laurentians

    This sprawling spa hotel, with 42 rooms connected by long and rather gloomy corridors, has lovely gardens and a spa with a separate sauna, steam bath,…

  • Hôtel Manoir de L'Esplanade

    Québec City

    Just up from the Porte St-Louis and a stone's throw from the bars and restaurants of the Grande Allée, this hotel spread over four mid-19th-century stone…

  • Le Gîte du Plateau Mont-Royal

    Montréal

    This popular youth hostel at the southern end of the Plateau (and the western edge of downtown) has all the expected hostel features (kitchen access,…

  • Château Versailles

    Montréal

    Spread among three interconnected townhouses, the rooms have a bright color scheme and attractive details (framed art prints and crown moldings). On the…

  • Hôtel Le Chantecler

    Ste-Adèle

    This massive hotel overlooking Lac Rond from the north shore counts 179 rooms, many of which are crying out for an upgrade. Still, the grounds are lovely,…

  • Auberge la Sainte Paix

    Tadoussac

    Cheery host Marie is a ray of sunshine in the morning, as are her plentiful, fresh breakfasts. She's happy to help out with tour-planning and sightseeing,…