More than a hotel, the iconic Frontenac is Québec City's most enduring symbol. Its 611 rooms come in a dozen-plus categories. The coveted river-view rooms – beg, borrow or steal room 1001 – range in price from Deluxe units tucked under the 18th-floor eaves to the 60 ultraspacious Fairmont Gold rooms, with concierge service, curved turret windows and vintage architectural details.
The hotel has over 2000 windows, a variety of elegant salons, bars and restaurants, and 12km of corridors lined with photos of famous guests including Alfred Hitchcock and Paul McCartney. Service is professional and staff are adept at handling the big crowds. Everyone enjoys connecting with a little slice of Québec City history; the lobby (which puts on special exhibits) is often filled with more visitors than guests. Check the website for special deals, especially outside the peak summer and Winter Carnival seasons. Or just sample one of a trio of romantic outlets including the 1608 bar à vin et fromage (wine and cheese bar) and the silver-service Restaurant Champlain.
