Hotel Royal WilliamvsHotel Clarendon
Both Hotel Royal William and Hotel Clarendon are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Clarendon ranks significantly better than Hotel Royal William. Hotel Clarendon is ranked #10 in Quebec City with approval from 7 publications like Star Service, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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
Hotel Clarendon
57 Rue Ste-Anne, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3X4, Canada
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Public spaces and bedrooms have high ceilings and dignified decor, and the handsome bar hosts live jazz on Friday and Saturday." Full review
Insight Guides
"The city's oldest hotel. Centrally located and good value. ."
Rough Guide
"Québec City’s oldest hotel, dating from 1870."
Star Service
"This property is located one block from the Chateau Frontenac, and the Clarendon's low-key elegance, pithy patina and friendly staff make it a viable alternative for budgeting travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"Half of its rooms have excellent views over Old Québec, and the others overlook a courtyard. The interior has been refurbished in art deco and art nouveau styles,." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The historic 143-room Hotel Clarendon is an upper-middle-range property with Art Deco Art Nouveau accents in the heart of Old Quebec." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The city’s oldest hotel, currently undergoing a rejuvenation process, has views of all the city’s most beautiful buildings and natural features." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Opening to great fanfare in 1870, the four-star Hôtel Clarendon has continued to set standards in Québec City for a century and a half." Full review