Best Luxury Hotels in Quebec

Located just outside the St-Jean Gate, the building is a certified historic monument, with Beaux-Arts architecture and plenty of theatrical flair. The decor has a strong Art Deco leaning, not least in its main event; a fully-restored 1920s cabaret dinner theatre. Bedrooms and suites have features like exposed brick walls, roll-top tubs, Hollywood-style bathroom mirrors surrounded by bulbs, stars on the doors and mezzanine floors for sleeping.  Executive chef Serge Gagné is at the helm of the Italian-themed Ristorante Il Teatro and there’s a charming rooftop garden, perfect for sundowners.

Stay in a grand chateau overlooking the river in the heart of Old Quebec. The heritage urban resort has welcomed US and French presidents, Hollywood A-listers including Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio and Angelina Jolie and international royalty since its inception in the late 1800s. 611 bedrooms blend old-world elegance with the latest tech and first-rate service. Guests can dine in its Bistro Le Sam, Champlain Restaurant and Place Dufferin, as well as ordering snacks and coffees at the in-house Starbucks. The five-star property also has a wellness area with a heated indoor pool, a jacuzzi, treatment rooms and a gym.

Stay downtown above the city’s Central Train Station in this towering 950 bedroom modernist establishment. The venue opened in 1958, was a trailblazer in technology for its time. And while Queen Elizabeth is now uber-on-trend with lots of funky touches, it retains conscious nods to its first heyday in the mid-century. Guests can eat and drink in the Kréma Café, Nacarat Bar and Rosélys Restaurant, or grab and go at Marché Artisans. Emphasising its cool credentials, the Fairmont equips rooms with Le Labo toiletries, offers a business campus called CoLab 3 and has interactive art installations for junior guests.

Found on the Golden Square Mile, the 169 bedroom hotel encompasses 17 floors. A mainly monochrome colour palette is augmented by touches of blush velvet, marble and gilt hardware. At times it feels as if you’ve arrived at a modern art installation, with simple but dramatic design features. The third floor is home to the eating and drinking areas with accommodation (equipped with Nespresso machines, iPads and Bang and Olufsen speakers) found on higher floors, to take advantage of the views with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Four Seasons spa includes a dream-like pool area with an endless current to perfect your front crawl.

An international favourite with British roots, this Ritz-Carlton owned property has its origin in Edwardian times. Awarded with the lauded AAA Five Diamond award, this establishment has an excellent reputation, particularly for its fine dining destination restaurant Maison Boulud (2-Michelin star Chef Daniel Boulud is at the helm), and its rooftop terrace boasting a saltwater swimming pool with enviable city vistas. An additional pool is found in the sleek spa and there’s a second restaurant, The Palm Court, exuding at deco era opulence. Rooms are classically decorated with contemporary finishes, neutral colours and the latest technology. The 12 room Royal Suite is the ultimate in film star luxury.

Found in the trendy Village district of the city, Hyatt Place is a good choice for both business and leisure travellers. Its 353 bedrooms have desks and coffee/tea makers, while other amenities include an indoor pool and gym, a shop, a 24-hour business centre, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers available in the lobby. Begin your day with tacos or free-rage scrambled eggs and Granola at the Breakfast Bar, grab a coffee mid-morning at the in-house Starbucks and stop by The Market any time of the day or night, for some take-out/eat-in-your-room items.