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For a great stay in Old Quebec, we recommend Hotel Le Germain Quebec! We loved the boutique-style hotel that was beautiful, quiet, and elegant. We share our hotel review and pictures from our winter visit!
We visited the city to celebrate and ring in the New Year and this small hotel was perfect for our romantic trip to Old Quebec! Hotel Le Germain Quebec is an excellent, comfortable base for exploring the city.
Also, be sure to check out our Quebec articles on our half-day guided tour we enjoyed and free things to do!
Hotel Le Germain Quebec: Location
The hotel is located in a quiet neighbourhood in Lower Town in two historic buildings. It was an easy walk to many restaurants and sites that we wanted to visit in Old Quebec.
From the Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), we took a taxi to the hotel, approximately 25-minute drive. The distance from the two Quebec airports:
- Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): ~16 km
- Victoriaville Airport: ~95 km
The hotel is walking distance to popular sites and attractions including:
- Place Royale: ~300 m (~5-minute walk)
- Quartier du Petit Champlain: ~600 m (~8-minute walk)
- Terrasse Dufferin: ~450 m (~12-minute walk)
- Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac hotel: ~450 m (~12-minute walk)
Overall, the location in the heart of Old Quebec was great for sightseeing for the few days we were in town.
Upper Town (Haute-Ville) and Lower Town (Basse-Ville) are the two areas that make up Old Quebec, the UNESCO World Heritage site. The towns are connected by stairways and the funicular.
We felt safe in the quiet neighbourhood and preferred to stay in Lower Town for the charming and romantic atmosphere of the older part of town.
Hotel Le Germain Quebec – Ambiance
Hotel Le Germain Quebec provided the cozy, yet elegant ambiance we were hoping for on this trip.
We loved the beautiful, boutique-style feel of Hotel Le Germain Quebec, especially when visiting a city like Old Quebec.
On the main floor, the centerpiece of the hotel is the gorgeous fireplace which was beautifully decorated.
We enjoyed the lovely main floor which had various places to sit, relax, and dine.
Hotel Le Germain Quebec: Accommodations
There are about sixty rooms in the hotel. Accommodations offered based on room size include:
- The Classic
- The Signature
- The Prestige
We stayed in The Classic room which was spacious for the two of us, clean, and nicely decorated. It had a king size bed, modern bathroom with shower, and other amenities.
The bed was very comfortable with feather pillows and a goose down duvet.
Our room had the following features, and more:
- Nespresso coffee machine
- electronic safety deposit box
- cotton bathrobes and towels
- Ruby Brown (locally produced) bath products
- comfortable bedding and linens
- armchair, worktable and chair
Hotel Le Germain Quebec: Amenities
The hotel has many great amenities for guests including the following, and more:
- 24-hour front desk
- free wi-fi
- bar menu and bar service
- we ordered wine and a delicious platter!
- fitness center is open 24 hours a day
- we did not use it during our short stay but others have noted the space is small.
- continental breakfast (additional cost)
- we enjoyed breakfast at the hotel daily during our stay
- room service available
- concierge
- outdoor terrace behind the hotel (seasonal)
Food and Beverages:
Although there is no on-site restaurant at the hotel, food and beverages were always available.
For refreshments, complimentary coffee and tea is available, to be enjoyed in the beautiful lounge or outdoor terrace behind the hotel.
Hotel Le Germain Quebec provided a very good continental breakfast. We had breakfast each morning there which was convenient and always fresh.
The breakfast buffet is served daily from 7 a.m. which included fresh bread and pastries, cheese, eggs, yogurt and more.
Be sure to try the freshly baked croissants before they are gone! We read other reviews before our stay that raved about the delicious, buttery croissants, which were well deserved!
The Lounge offered food and beverages everyday from 11 a.m. including:
- alcoholic drinks, mocktails, and non-alcoholic menu
- champagne and sparkling drinks
- starters and main courses in the evening
- bar menu: snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks by the glass and bottle
We were fortunate to have the fireplace to ourselves one evening during our stay! We ordered wine and pate from the bar menu and enjoyed the cozy couch in front of the fireplace after a day of exploring. The friendly staff tended to us, taking our order, adding a log to the fire and taking our picture!
Hotel Additional Information:
- check-in from 16:00 (4:00 p.m.)
- check-out 12:00 p.m.
- in-room massages (additional cost) can be arranged
- no spa on-site
- no swimming pool
- parking on site for additional fee per day
Hotel Le Germain Quebec – Conclusion
Our stay at Hotel Le Germain Quebec was a wonderful experience! The boutique hotel is in a great location for sightseeing as it is an easy walk to many places.
We loved the elegant and intimate ambiance! The staff was friendly and excellent throughout our stay. As such, we highly recommend Hotel Le Germain Quebec!
Have fun in Quebec City and happy travels!
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Location: 126 St-Pierre Street, Quebec City, Quebec, G1K 4A8
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Recommended Guided Tour in Quebec City We Enjoyed:
We visited Montmorency Falls with a great group tour that included other sites such as Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre – read our tour review and article here! We recommend this half-day tour from Quebec City!
The tour was great for some sightseeing and an escape from the city!
Quebec City: Other Accommodations
For other accommodations, explore reviews and Quebec City hotels on Booking.com.
Popular hotels in Old Quebec:
- Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac (5-star hotel – hotel, luxury)
- Auberge Saint-Antoine Relais & Chateau (4-star hotel – boutique, luxury)
- Hotel Le Priori (3-star hotel, boutique)
Quebec City: Popular Tours
Explore popular Quebec City tours on Viator and read hundreds of reviews:
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