Hotel Royal WilliamvsFairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac ranks significantly higher than Hotel Royal William. Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is ranked #3 in Quebec City with endorsements from 13 reviews like Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
Hotel Royal William
360 Boulevard Charest Est, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 3H4, Canada
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Located in a hub commonly referred to as the “New Downtown,” this is where hotel guests who don’t want to spend big bucks but also don’t want to miss out on the whirr of the city action come." Full review
Fodor's
"Like its namesake, the first Canadian steamship to cross the Atlantic (in 1833), the Royal William embodies the spirit of technology and innovation." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 44-room hotel is not big on style – the lobby is an afterthought and the rooms are somewhat dark...but there are some art-deco touches, it's in the heart of the trendy St-Roch district" Full review
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Show All Reviews
1 Rue des Carrieres, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4P5, Canada
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"600-room castle set atop a cliff overlooking the St Lawrence River - worth seeing even if you don't stay overnight."
Concierge
"All around Canada, the Fairmont chain owns many of the most prominent properties, and they're often spectacularly sited. Le Château Frontenac is no exception."
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To avoid the institutional feel, opt for one of the new 46 Gold Level rooms.
Fodor's
"In this landmark building, the public rooms... are all opulent; guest rooms are just as elegantly furnished, like mini châteaux, with gold and green touches." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 618-room Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is a grand and ornate Quebec City landmark." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In the center of Vieux- Québec, the Château Frontenac astounds guests with its beauty and luxury."
Rough Guide
"Thanks to its location and history it’s the most expensive place in town, with splendid rooms and views, antique furnishings, internet access, first-class service and the stately Bar St Laurent."
Michelin Guide
"Built in 1892, the regal copper-roofed Chateau Frontenac towers above Old Quebec as the most enduring symbol of the city."
Star Service
"This iconic hotel is a distinguished grande dame known the world over; its famed fairytale-castle facade is a proud symbol of Quebec City and of the renowned Fairmont Hotel chain." Full review
Gayot
"The vast Chateau contains 618 luxurious guest rooms, 3 restaurants and a modern health club, which includes an indoor pool."
Jetsetter
"Majestic Quebec City grand dame with a spa, wine and cheese bar fresh off a $75 million renovation." Full review