Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Hotel · Old Québec
1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 5J5, Canada
Highlights
Iconic castle hotel with stunning views, fine dining, and spa.
Iconic castle hotel with stunning views, fine dining, and spa.
"Commanding the heights from the site of de Champlain’s original fort, this imposing hotel has an excellent restaurant and cocktail bar — try the pétoncles (the local name for scallops) or a cocktail with maple liqueur — and has played host to everyone from the late Queen Elizabeth II to Paul McCartney. In winter there’s a steep three-lane slide for tobogganing just outside, and the views over the St. Lawrence River are wonderful at every time of year." - Nina Caplan
"Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is one of the most historically important hotels in Canadian history—but it’s not stuffy or buttoned-up. Instead, the property boasts a modern approach to hospitality complete with award-winning tasting menus, beautiful architecture juxtaposed with pop culture and Canadian history, and an ideal position at the center of the action in Vieux Quebec. The Chateau Frontenac offers comprehensive hospitality that, while not white glove, will provide travelers with everything they could possibly need for a comfortable stay in Quebec City. Travelers looking for a bespoke experience should book Fairmont Gold, which includes access to a private check-in, lounge area, and a Les Clefs d’Or concierge team who are known for making major requests happen. That said, the property is anything but pretentious, and those checking into the more humble-sized guest rooms will receive the same hospitality and service as those in a multi-room suite."
"A panoramic view of a landmark château-hotel surrounded by greenery in Old Quebec, Canada, captured at sunrise. The image emphasizes the site's prominent, turreted architecture rising above the historic district; photo credit: Wirestock/Getty Images." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"“Winter in Quebec City is a wonderful adventure as long as you have the right clothes,” Andree-Ann Groleau, public relations director for the property, says, and she highlights a long, leg-covering down coat that’s “designed for temperatures that go down to 7 degrees Fahrenheit (about minus 40 degrees Celsius).” She calls the piece “a great combination of comfort and style,” and points out that if you’re staying at the historic hotel you can wear it “on the toboggan slide next door, while sightseeing around the old city, and walking along Rue du Petit‑Champlain.” “It’s even more stunning in the wintertime,” Groleau gushed. “And the jacket lets you stay outside to experience the feeling of being in a real-life snow globe.”" - Lois Alter Mark Lois Alter Mark Lois has been writing professionally for over 25 years. Her personal essays won BlogHer's People's Choice Awards three years in a row. She holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from Boston University. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A grande-dame castle-style hotel open since 1893 with 610 rooms across six towers; many rooms feature wingback chairs, subtle gold accents and some have en suite fireplaces. The property houses three restaurants where fires roar all winter, and its culinary team has partnered with the region’s ice hotel on a temporary all-ice restaurant experience. Located in Québec City’s old town, it offers an atmospheric, historic base from which to stroll the winding, snow-dusted streets." - Michael Kaminer
