Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Hotel · Old Québec ·
Iconic castle hotel with river views, fine dining, and spa
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1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 5J5, Canada Get directions
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Iconic castle hotel with river views, fine dining, and spa
1 Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 5J5, Canada Get directions
$$$
"Perched above Old Québec since 1893, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is all turrets and battlements and reads like North America's answer to Versailles, looming over the city with a distinctly theatrical silhouette." - Ty Gaskins
"Towering over Quebec City's winding streets and the St. Lawrence River, I found Fairmont Le Château Frontenac to be a grand, iconic castle housed in an 18-story Scottish brick exterior topped with a green copper roof and soaring spires. Inside, tiered chandeliers hang from coffered ceilings and arched doorways lead to elegant restaurants, bars, an art gallery, cozy lounges and a lavish lobby; the 610 guestrooms and suites lean toward contemporary design with clean lines, light colors and impressive river or old-city views. I also appreciated the glass-enclosed indoor pool and whirlpool that make winter swims possible, and the extra winter perk of being invited to a three-course gourmet meal at the nearby Ice Hotel." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Dining al fresco with the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac as a majestic backdrop in Québec City made for an unforgettable setting that underscores the province’s culinary and scenic appeal." - AFAR
"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."
