The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac is Old Quebec's finest luxury hotels, of old-school charms and service. It overlooks the St. Lawrence River, in the heart of the city. It offers plenty for leisure and business travellers alike, with a good range of conference and sporting facilities. Families are well looked-after too, with a children's pool and even a 'Princess Package' (with turreted room) for little ones.

The facilities

There's a choice of four restaurants on site, serving everything from gourmet regional cuisine at Le Champlain to laid-back pastas and salads at Le Bistro. There's a nice bar area (Martinis a particular speciality) and a great afternoon tea spread. Gym bunnies will appreciate the fitness centre and indoor pool, plus the ice-skating rink that opens next to the hotel in colder months. The Chateau Frontenac also houses a spa within its walls.

The rooms

Each of the Fairmont's 618 bedrooms carries the same traditional, comfortable style as the rest of the property. All rooms have a king size bed (or two queens in twins), internet access, pay-per-view movies and well-stocked mini bars.