Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Review

Towering above the St. Lawrence River, the Chateau Frontenac is the most photographed landmark in Quebec City, and is considered the Grand Dame of Canadian hotels. Its public rooms—from the intimate piano bar to the 700-seat ballroom reminiscent of the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles—are all opulent. Rooms are elegantly furnished, like mini chateaux, with gold and green touches. The ultimate experience here is the Fairmont Gold level, where no detail has been overlooked and the staff fawn on every guest. Rooms on this floor are pricier, but include breakfast, cocktails, and access to a private lounge. At Le Champlain restaurant, classic French cuisine is a must. Other activities, including whale-watching, horseback rides, dogsledding, and rafting can be scheduled through the hotel concierge. This hotel is a tourist attraction in its own right, so the lobby can be quite busy. Reserve well in advance, especially for late June to mid-October.