Crowne Plaza Fredericton-Lord Beaverbrook

Looking rather lacklustre from its beaver-mosaiced exterior, this 1948 vintage hotel is all vintage glamour once you step inside. Wrought-iron railings and a sweeping staircase are leftovers from when Lord Beaverbrook owned the place. Spacious rooms are renovated and modern if a little lacking in character. Ever-popular, it pays to book ahead.