We wanted a hotel that was easy to get to Quebec City. Unfortunately, we made plans late and was locked out of some more centrally located hotels in Quebec City. That was actually a good thing otherwise we may have missed this hidden gem.
I accidentally booked a Handicapped room but that is okay the room was similar to one that is not except no tub (we hardly ever use hotel tubs), the bed only had a combo mattress boxspring instead of a mattress and separate boxspring (that made the bed a bit more firm and really low to ground. The bathroom had a wide door for a wheelchair.
Other observations were a peephole in door lower as well as a bathroom equipped for handicapped. It would have been preferable to be in a standard room but it wasn't so bad and after driving 10 hours to get there we were not in the mood to switch rooms after we realized it was not a standard room.
The room had a:
Microwave
Flat screen TV on the wall
Small refrigerator
Extension bar on the work desk
Wall lamps on either side of the bed
We were on the 5th floor which gets you away from possible higher noise levels floors (3rd floor is where the ice machine is).
Check-in and out was pretty smooth. Be warned there are only two stations.
There is a small indoor pool opposite the registration area. We did not get to use it but there was a boatload of kids who enjoyed it.
The dining area has a television, two islands, and wall shelving.
Two Waffle makers
Coffee and juice machine near the entrance to the dining area
Apples
Plain bread
Plain bagels
Cereal including muslix
yogurt
Hard-boiled eggs (hot and cold)
Scrambled eggs (a bit overcooked)
Sausage links (two trays at the time - pretty good)
Potato pancake (breaded and fried - tasty)
Coffee (four different types, hot chocolate, and tea (4-5 different types are available 24/7 near the dining area.
Special rave - the butter they use is super sweet. Loved it!
Suggestion - they should alter hot trays over the weekend so it's not always boring overcooked scrambled eggs and sausage links every day.. try ham or bacon perhaps.
They do not have shuttle service to ferry - too bad, it is further than walking distance but straight down the road - and I do mean straight down the street.. but about 10 min by car. The ferry is great! Parking is only a few dollars and the ferry ride is only a 10 - 15 min ride with a beautiful view of QC as you approach it. See my other review about the Ferry.
To drive to Quebec Bridge it is only about 10 min, if going to QC it is another 10 back north after crossing the bridge (remember I mentioned QC is directly opposite from line of sight of the hotel (although you can't see QC from the hotel). The bridge is free.
The hotel has a self serve outdoor parking lot in front and rear. There is a front and rear door.
The gas station, and stores, and TD Bank a short drive away. Scores, and Tim Horton's, in same parking lot.
We enjoyed our trip. The hotel was only used as a place to sleep and have breakfast as we were enjoying much of what we can get to in area vs. staying in the hotel.
Would we go back? Maybe. It depends what is available in QC and their bang for the buck. The drawback is lack of parking in QC or an additional charge for it. This hotel is completely free to park.
Enjoy your trip!
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