If you’re considering a Quebec City honeymoon, there’s really only one place to stay that you won’t regret. It is the hotel where the most important things happen and the most important people stay. That place is Le Château Frontenac, a Fairmont hotel.
A turret castle whose verdigris towers overlook the St. Lawrence River, this 125-year-old architectural treasure is a beloved Canadian landmark. In the center of the fortified city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this iconic hotel is full of romance and made for honeymoon pleasure.
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From the beaver hat porters welcoming the expert concierges to the seasoned waiters serving new Québec cuisine at the Champlain restaurant, the staff is friendly, professional and efficient.
It is built on the site where the French and British governors ruled. And for the more than 100 years it has hosted guests, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac has welcomed everyone from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Edith Piaf and Céline Dion to the Harlem Globetrotters.
The hotel is such an attraction that several 50-minute guided tours are held daily.
They are narrated by actors who represent 19th century waitresses, bellboys, elevator operators, and upper-class guests who come for daily tea.
More modern visitors have singled out Fairmont Le Château Frontenac as # 1 for romance.
- While there isn’t a dedicated honeymoon suite, there are multiple Jacuzzi rooms for two overlooking Quebec City’s most coveted headland.
On each floor, Heritage Premier Rooms offer the best view of the river. If you really want to splurge, book a Fairmont Gold room. These are located in the hotel within the hotel on the 12th, 14th and 15th floors. There is a private registration desk, and complimentary breakfast and snacks are served daily.
The cavernous lobby of the main hotel, dominated by a portrait of Lord Frontenac in a feathered hat, * features reproductions of the original medieval-style furniture and stained glass windows from the turn of the century.
New facilities include a bright and spacious spa and a Greco-Roman-style indoor pool with hydromassage. The hotel has carefully designated the time from 9 to 10 pm daily for adults only at the pool.
Naturally, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not the only hotel in town. Auberge du Trésor, across the street, was built in 1679 and claims to have been the site of the continent’s first French kiss.
In case Quebec City is irresistibly romantic, Chateau Frontenac’s offers a suitable proposal package.
Casarse in Le Château Frontenac
The hotel organizes several weddings a week and offers services ranging from invitations to hairdressing and makeup to florists and musicians. The intimate, circular Rose Room (with capacity for 30 people) has a fireplace, a large central column surrounded by a pink tuffet, and panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River. (An American model married her Canadian hockey boyfriend here.) Other ballrooms can accommodate larger groups, up to 700 people. For more information, contact the hotel’s wedding coordinator.
Exploring Quebec City
Let Chateau Frontenac be your gateway to the charms of Quebec City, the only walled city in northern Mexico. The hotel has a team of concierges who can guide you in the right direction to pursue your passions.
Right outside the hotel’s doors is Dufferin Terrace, a wide expanse for strolling overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The entrance to the funicular that goes down to Basville, the lower part of the city and the port, is on the terrace. Take the time to explore Basville. Its cobbled streets lead to shops and restaurants where you can find rare delicacies.
The history of Quebec City can be felt within the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church, built in 1688, and its fortress-shaped altar withstood two British invasions. Rare paintings by Rubens and Van Dyck hang on the walls.
Since the bus traffic and the five million visitors Québec City hosts annually can clog the streets of Vieux-Québec on weekends, it is better to come on a weekday or arrive early or late in the day during June- October.
Keep in mind that Quebec City is a steep and mountainous place. Comfortable shoes and a sturdy constitution are a must. Of course, the romance of this destination may just leave you alone.
Famous saying:
- When faced with the enemy and challenged to succumb, Lord Frontenac replied, “I will answer with the muzzle of my cannons.”
