Virgin Holidays View
A Quebec landmark for over 100 years, this picture-perfect fairytale hotel has welcomed kings, queens and movie stars through its doors and is still today one of the city’s grandest destinations. Almost a world in itself, there are plenty of on-site amenities to keep you busy as well as several restaurants and bars. A first-class health club features a 15 metre long indoor swimming pool, a children’s wading pool and a whirlpool. There’s also a fully-equipped gymnasium and massage therapy salon with all manner of treatments to leave you feeling suitable indulged. When it comes to dining, all tastes are catered for at the Fairmont. Le Champlain is a stately restaurant with beautiful river views. French and Continental gastronomic delights are served in an intimate atmosphere of old-world charm under the watchful eye of Chef Jean Soulard. For lavish buffets, Le Cafe de la Terrasse is ideal with specific themes on different days. You can also enjoy tea and fine pastries here whilst watching the street entertainers on the Dufferin boardwalk. For pre-dinner drinks, the St Laurent Bar & Lounge serves delicious martinis, including the Winston Churchill, the FD Roosevelt and the Maurice Duplessis – named after three of the Chateau’s most illustrious guests! Before you get stuck in though, experience an Old Fashioned Tea at Le Champlain with fresh fruits, finger sandwiches, delicious scones, small pastries and exquisite petit fours.
Where is it?
Standing high on a bluff, overlooking the St Lawrence River. A unique funicular glass elevator is located directly in front of the hotel to transport passengers down the steep slope to the Old Town with its numerous restaurants and shops. Indoor valet parking C$32, Indoor self-parking C$26 per 24-hour period, including in and out privilages (payable locally, subject to change).
Facilities
Le Champlain (French and Continental fine dining; open for dinner and Sunday brunch), La Cafe de la Terrasse (lavish buffets and à la carte menu; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Le Bistro (pastas, salads, sandwiches and pastries). St Laurent Bar & Lounge. Fitness centre with indoor swimming pool, children’s wading pool, whirlpool and gym. Massage therapy salon*. Retail shops. Room service. Babysitting* (reservations required). Concierge. Laundry/dry cleaning service*.
Room info
618 rooms on 18 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, heating, city or inner courtyard view, satellite TV with pay-per-view films*, CD player, telephone, high-speed Internet access*, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms with 1 king-size, or 1 queen-size or 2 double beds or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons.
Minimum stay
2 nights minimum stay required on Friday and Saturday nights during Winter Carnival 03 -11 Feb '12 and 08 - 09 Feb '13 and 15 Feb '13.
Additional information
* Denotes local charge