The Iconic Chateau Frontenac
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
June 18, 2019 8:53am CST
If you have ever visited Quebec City, you will recognize this iconic building. It has dominated the skyline since it was constructed in 1893 as one of the grand railroad hotels. Grand it certainly is. It is now a member of the Fairmont Hotel Group.
You can take a tour of the hotel that takes you to places that you won't see otherwise even as a guest. The hotel used to run these themselves but now you can sign up with a tour company and get to see the chefs rooftop garden among other things.
We stayed at the Frontenac once with our grandson Alex. We had a turret room with views of the city and the river. They brought Alex cookies and milk in the evening and he loved wearing the bathrobe provided.
They have three restaurants and of course, you can get room service. Even I was impressed with the rooms service it comes with a cart and domed dishes just like on TV.
The hotel is located right on the Dufferin Terrace and you can walk out and look at the spectacular views of the St Lawrence River.
Visitors to Quebec City can't help being impressed by the grand dame which has accommodated no less than the King and Queen of England, Winston Churchill, FDR and of course me!! lol
If you can't afford to stay here, let's just say it isn't inexpensive, then you can at least enjoy looking at it or walking in the lobby. It is worth the effort.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
18 Jun 19
wowzers, that's huge! i'm tryin' to 'nvision seein' such back'n the late 1800's, what a sight to 'hold! love that this' 's been maintained well 'n kept to code. many times that latter part 'tis a deterrent's folks wish not to spend the funds fer such.
dang, they brought milk 'n cookies? sort'a like bein' a celebrity with all that pamperin', eh? i bet the views 'tis stunnin'. brilliant one can take a tour, admire 'er beauty without breakin' the bank.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
lol He is 25 and he still talks about the gold elevator, (it is actually all brass but it was impressive. It was a once in a lifetime experience. It is very expensive so when we visit we stay right in the shadow of it in a small boutique hotel which is also very nice called the Chateau Bellevue.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
19 Jun 19
@BelleStarr made quite the 'mpression, eh? sure sounds magical :) don't blame ya fer seekin' less spendy quarters when there.
@snowy22315 (170003)
• United States
18 Jun 19
I want to go there sometime. I was briefly in Montreal. I was surprised how warm it was in the summertime. It could have been Washington DC.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
It can get very warm but only for a very few days, mostly it is very temperate and there is a breeze that comes down the St Lawrence River that keeps things comfortable. Montreal is farther south and the river is not quite as impressive down there plus, the old section is small compared to Quebec. I hope you get there, it is a lovely place.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
18 Jun 19
I went to Quebec city only once for a business meeting many years ago but did not have time to visit. I really love Montreal!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
Montreal is such a big city, it is more like New York and Quebec is more like Boston, night and day. I vastly prefer Quebec.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jun 19
@TheHorse Both of them have their points but Queuebc City has a much larger historic area.
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@TheHorse (205780)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Jun 19
@BelleStarr I've never been to either so far.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
The location is perfect too. We like the Chateau Bellevue as well which is right behind it and less than half the price. I have stayed at just about every hotel in town at one time or other. lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
It is even better than it looks, so grand but not stuffy.
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@just4him (306354)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Jun 19
@BelleStarr That's good it's not stuffy.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jun 19
It was a once in a lifetime stay, we usually choose a much more economical but equally charming hotel.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Jun 19
@BelleStarr Maybe you can do it again one day. Not all hotels are so nice.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
Yes, it is, it has been 2 years since I was there and I am so ready. It is one of my favorite places in the world.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
It really is a stunning building and it is lovely to stay there, you feel like a princess!!
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
It is a very special place and close to my heart, I have visited about 50 times in my life.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
18 Jun 19
@BelleStarr wow 50 times.Guess this is a place to your heard.
have a good evening
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
18 Jun 19
If we ever get to visit Quebec this is the place I want to stay!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
It is a great place to spend one night, you would need to take out a mortgage to stay a week lol We came in May before the season starts so were able to get a rate around $300 a night. In season more like $500
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jun 19
There are loads of really affordable hotels in Quebec, one night is enough at the Frontenac. I have lots of affordable and charming suggestions.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
The tour we took was wonderful. There are some very impressive parts of the hotel that are normally not available to visitors.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
18 Jun 19
Wow that is magnificent … I like the rooftop garden idea.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
I know I guess it gives a new meaning to farm to table lol
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
19 Jun 19
@BelleStarr So true! Makes me wish I could have a roof garden
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jun 19
Thank you, yes it is. I hope you get to visit some day.
@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
19 Jun 19
I have always wanted to go there but haven't got any further than Point Claire! I also want to see where that meteorite hit so long ago. It's one of those places that isn't far enough to plan a vacation, but I really should. From my family tree research, I must have about a zillion cousins living there! ;)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jun 19
At least and of course the best cousin of all lol Moi!! lol
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
It is like visiting Europe, you will love it, Cobblestone streets, entertainment and festivals all summer long and spectacular views. The food is excellent too!! So much to see and do, you could spend a month and not see it all.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
22 Jun 19
It is a beautiful building to look at even if you don't stay there.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
20 Jun 19
I was there years ago when we first moved to Canada. My husband was working in Quebec and the kids and I came for a visit....didn't know about Chateau Frontenac and didn't get to see it. Maybe the next time... It looks fascinating.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 Jun 19
Wow, did you go to the old city? You really can't miss it if you are there.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Jun 19
@BelleStarr It was long ago when we first moved to Canada so I honestly don't know where I was...
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
18 Jun 19
It is, and the whole city of Quebec is lovely. It is on two levels, Brussels reminds me of Quebec. Cobbled streets and 400 years old houses, all make for a great deal of charm.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Jun 19
It is beautiful, it feels very European.
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