5 Best Hotels in Quebec City, Quebec

Stay in a 17th-century monastery—and the birthplace of the first hospital in North America—that's been transformed into a contemporary holistic retreat. The rooms are located in the cloisters and are generously sized, filled with light, and tastefully appointed with modern materials; some even have original brick walls and wooden ceiling exposed. Free breakfast is served in the health-focused, Nordic restaurant; the twist, though, is that all guests have to remain (somewhat) silent. Packages with a daily program of holistic activities are available.

Located on a charming street corner at the heart of Vieux-Québec, this intimate inn built in 1876 by the Ursuline order has quaint décor and antiques and sometimes small but warm rooms, some with exposed brick. Antique lights and clocks add to the dollhouse charm, as do the Victorian floral bedspreads. Some bathrooms are so tiny the sink is in the bedroom. Steep stairs lead to a rooftop terrace with a garden view.

At Hôtel Nomad, each of the six rooms has a story to tell and a personality all of its own. The owners, Romuald and Olivier, have extensive hospitality experience having both worked in Paris; they've traveled the world to find the perfect accessories---from handcrafted treasures to vintage Herman Miller chairs---to decorate their dream hotel. The result? A charming, well-priced boutique property in a historic building in Old Québec. Ask for the Florence, a suite with a bay window and reading area.

A soaring indoor atrium with balconies overlooking a tropical garden, swimming pool, and hot tub lends a sense of drama to this family-friendly hotel. Its eclectic design with large, ornate rooms featuring antique gold accents makes use of everything from Asian styles to art deco. The rooms have views of either the Old City or the atrium; some rooms on the seventh floor and up have a view of the St. Lawrence River.

In the heart of the burgeoning St-Roch district downtown, this simple, pleasant inn is geared toward the academics, high-tech entrepreneurs, and others who want to be close to the office buildings surrounding it. The inn, which is owned and operated by a nonprofit, has a helpful staff and three floors of comfortable rooms and suites with cable TV and Wi-Fi. Some rooms have therapeutic baths. The breakfast buffet, which includes fair-trade coffee, a variety of breads, fresh croissants, and local cheeses, is served in a dining room in the basement. There's also a shop selling artisanal foods and other items from developing countries.