Must-see hotels in Québec

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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 Rimouski

    Québec

    With a genteel elegance and a slightly faded regal demeanor, this grande dame of Rimouski has neat rooms, most with views of the boardwalk and water…

  • Grand Times Hotel

    Québec City

    Alright, so the title seems to promise a lot, but the fact is this hotel, located a little way out of town, offers designer chic accommodations for a…

  • Hôtel Motel Belle Plage

    Gaspé Peninsula

    You can order smoked salmon and white wine to your room and dine on the balcony. Pretty swish for a motel! The rooms are pretty standard motel-style units…

  • Château Bahia

    Gaspé Peninsula

    These sprawling brown clapboard buildings topped with turrets are no grand châteaus, but this quirky lodging with basic rooms and a restaurant bills…

  • Hôtel Le St-Paul

    Québec City

    In the heart of the antiques district and close to the train station, this 26-room hotel in a onetime office building has rather dark and somewhat cramped…

  • oTENTik

    Eastern Townships & Mauricie

    Ideal for families, couples and groups (up to five people in three beds), part-cabin, part-tent, an oTENTik puts you in a good spot in the Rivière-à-la…

  • Le Gîte du Phare de Pointe-des-Monts

    Québec

    Each cottage in this collection of chalets is comfortably decked out and boasts nice views. There's also a small camping area. The host, Jean-Louis, a…

  • Park Campgrounds

    Gaspé Peninsula

    The park has four campgrounds. The busiest serviced grounds are near the Interpretation Center; try for a spot at the quietest – Lac Cascapédia. Two- to…

  • Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon Auberge

    Gaspé Peninsula

    The inn on the 2nd floor above the Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon has small, understated artistic rooms, decorated with works by Gagnon, with private…

  • Hôtel-Motel Rocher Percé B&B

    Gaspé Peninsula

    A decent breakfast and a homey vibe, plus local art decorating the walls, is what you get at this warm little bed and breakfast. The owner can point you…

  • Les Lofts St-Joseph

    Québec City

    These gorgeously refurbished, high-ceilinged apartments, complete with a giant rooftop terrace, make an excellent self-catering option in the heart of…

  • Résidences Université Laval

    Québec City

    Student dorms are available to travelers between May and August at Université Laval. Located in the borough of Ste-Foy, about a 15- to 20-minute bus ride…

  • Hotel Plante

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This hotel has updated suites and studios with kitchens in several blue-roofed buildings atop a small hill overlooking downtown Gaspé. It's the view that…

  • Auberge La Muse

    Baie St Paul

    This cheerful yellow mansion is right in the center of the bustling village, with many pubs and bistros within walking distance. Tip: rooms 12, 14 and 15…

  • Gîte Chez Françoise

    Québec

    This friendly place has two standard guest rooms which share a kitchenette, as well as three larger studio units, also with kitchen facilities. The 2nd…

  • Auberge La Cache

    Québec

    This two-story inn on the main road at the east end of town offers simple rooms with quilt-topped beds and dishes out a hearty breakfast. The friendly…

  • Le Fleurvil

    Eastern Townships & Mauricie

    Operated by a gregarious Harley aficionado with a knack for decorating, this homey inn within a stone's throw of the St Lawrence River and the walking…

  • Quality Inn & Suites

    Québec

    This satellite of the international chain largely lives up to its name. It's a business-friendly box, with updated rooms, on-site amenities like a workout…

  • Hôtel le Voyageur

    Québec

    Cozy rooms with modern furniture contrast with the kitschy retro sign out front at this solidly midrange choice on the west end of the city. The more…

  • Auberge Boréale

    Québec

    This centrally located guesthouse with a pretty sea view has nine cool, blue-and-white rooms, with quilt-topped beds and three shared bathrooms. There's a…

  • Camping Orléans

    Québec

    This leafy site is at the water's edge at the far end of the island from the bridge. It's the only campsite left in the greater Québec City area. There's…

  • Le Macareux

    Gaspé Peninsula

    Behind a breezy seaside exterior, the simple rooms with TVs and shared bathrooms at this motel are decent value. It's a quick walk to the water and Percé…

  • Auberge Radisson

    Québec

    After driving until your fingers fall off, this is actually quite a nice little hotel. It's even got a lounge where you can have a beer and a hot meal –…

  • Au Vieux Fanal

    Québec

    One of the best motels on this strip, with a heated swimming pool and rooms in two blocks; ask for a unit in the riverside building for the best views of…

  • Camping Paradis Marin

    Québec

    You can hear whales breathing from your tent, rent kayaks ($10 per day) or arrange kayak tours ($67) here. It's off Rte 138 northeast of Les Bergeronnes.

  • Gîte La Richardière

    Québec

    Lovingly maintained and cheerfully decorated, this B&B is your best bet in Godbout. The convivial owner speaks English and cooks a mean breakfast.

  • Hôtel Baker

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This large, business-friendly hotel complex has the industrial-chic thing going on, plus an on-site pub. Some rooms have great views across the water.

  • Camping de Carleton

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This campground occupies a spit of land between the Baie-des-Chaleurs and the calm inner bay, with access to kilometers of beach, where you can camp.

  • Hôtel-Motel Matagami

    Québec

    This is considered the top place in town. It's decent enough and always seems to be crowded – mainly because of the restaurant (open 5am to 10pm).