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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
1 Rue des Carrieres, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4P5, Canada
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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Miami
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28 hotel reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Good but not great”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

If I could have given 3.5/5 I would have. This property, with all it's history is worth a stay just for that reason alone.

The rooms are nice & clean. Bed was very comfortable. The bathrooms show the oldness of the building ; they are tiny and you have essentially no room to place your toiletries. Its all OK, but nothing overly spectacular or anything to justify the somewhat expensive price tag of a stay here.

Parking was a ridiculous 32$/night. I would expect that in Manhattan, but not Quebec City. There is not much public & overnight parking in the area so I guess they are taking advantage of that.

All-in-all, this property is nice and I am glad I stayed here. There is nothing "wrong" with the Chateau Frontenac ; perhaps my expectations were set a bit high?

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Genevieve_Parent, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, responded to this review
February 14, 2013
Dear Roombaguy,
Thank you for taking time to post a review. We appreciate the feedback provided as it helps us improve the service and amenities we provide. We were disapointed to read that your experience was not fully up to your expectations. We will be renovating our product this year which will certainly address many of your comments. We hope you visit us again in a near future.
Sincerely,
Genevieve Parent
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Very nice but something's missing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

I stayed at this Fairmont hotel for one night during my trip to Quebec. It is a very nice hotel, it looks very impressive, from the inside as from the outside. It is a very big hotel but it is full of charm!
The room was located on the 15th floor, it was very nice, spacious with a nice view (small windows though). Very comfy bed. The bathroom however did not correspond to a 5 * standard…it is small, there’s only a tiny lillte bath tube with a shower, there is no space at all, even no place to put you toiletries…it does not go with the entire room and hotel, it’s more a 3*bath room in a 5* hotel…
Breakfast was ok, however I was missing some more international breakfast selection for example some ham or cheese instead of only bacon and eggs. Lovely selection of fresh fruit and pasteries though!
The only really annoying thing in this hotel are the huge groups of tourists in my case a huge group of older americans coming back from skiing who were incredibly lound and sort of ruined the hotel’s charm. Unfortunetaly they were almost everywhere you went. It felt like Disneyland somehow.
Downstairs on the terrace level there is a Starbucks (cheesy but also sort of cool).
Overall it was a nice experience.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Comfortable and quiet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

Very nice hotel and friendly staff. This is one of the quietest hotels I have stayed at. The bed was comfortable but the rooms were not as clean as other Fairmont hotels I have stayed at.

Lots of great shopping and restaurants within walking distance, just remember you are walking down hill to most places so it can be a tough walk back, especially if the sidewalks have ice on them.

It is a big hotel so it can also be a long walk from the elevators to your room.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Amazing CASTLE!!! Breakfast buffet is a MUST!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Our family of 4 stayed at this beautiful Fairmont and enjoyed every minute of it. We felt like royalty when we checked in the special desk for Fairmont President Club members. It was super fast and we had no problems connecting to the internet for free with our free FPC membership number. The hotel is going through some GRAND renos this year, can't wait to go back. The pool is so bright, spacious and a lovely view of the Old Quebec architecture as you relax in the hot tub. Especially enjoyed the change rooms with the eucalyptus steam room, even has a bathing-suit dryer and everything you need is in there. The breakfast buffet at Le Cafe de la Terrasse was worth every penny and we had it every day of our stay. It was like having Sunday brunch every day. We were set until dinner so it was worth it. We loved having drinks at the Bar St-Laurent, the dark wood panelling created a pleasant comfy mood and the fire roaring was great to add to the ambience of a bygone era. The kids loved seeing Santol the mascot, he was so cute. Next time I would definitely stay in Fairmont Gold or go for one of the Deluxe Riverview rooms because the lighting in the city at night even on the river is fantastic. There is a special activity sheet they give for the kids to colour and find the answers to so they get a prize. Great, attentive personalized service, second to none!

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Genevieve_Parent, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, responded to this review
February 13, 2013
Dear dancinghorse,
What a pleasure to read your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your family vacation at the Château Frontenac and will be sharing your great feedback with all of our teams. Thank you for taking time to post a review and we cannot wait to welcome you back.
Sincerely,
Genevieve Parent
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Fergus, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
20 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“It's like going back to the roaring 20's”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

Decadent, classy and stunning....We brought our daughters for the weekend stay at one of Canada's most prestegious hotels. Fairmont's Le Chateau Frontenac will not disappoint you, it is hotel that is even more beautiful at night than it is in the day. All lit up, it so awe inspiring and very romantic. We loved that it has a Starbucks in the stores on ground level, we loved our view of the river and our room felt like that is where Winston Churchill would have stayed. It's not the cheapest, but worth every penny for the location and experience....

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Genevieve_Parent, Public Relations Manager at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, responded to this review
February 13, 2013
Dear Brawnetml,
Thank you for choosing to stay with us for your family getaway. We are thrilled that your daughters enjoyed their experience! We hope to welcome you again in a near future.
Sincerely,
Genevieve Parent
PR Director
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Also Known As:
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel Quebec City
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Fairmont Hotel Quebec City
Fairmont Quebec City
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Quebec City Fairmont
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Quebec/Quebec City
Address: 1 Rue des Carrieres, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4P5, Canada
Region: Canada > Quebec > Quebec City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Quebec City
#4 Romantic Hotels in Quebec City
#6 Business Hotels in Quebec City
#12 Family Hotels in Quebec City
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of it. At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, guests are guaranteed a memorable and inspiring stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world with easy walking access to all of the wonderful sites and experiences that Old Québec has to offer. ... more   less 
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