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Here is my review of the Hilton Quebec which, after a year of renovations, has reopened in the beginning of 2021.
This is like a “come-back” for me since I had already come to the Hilton Quebec for several conventions.
Booking
A post from Marie-Pascale on the Milesopedia Facebook group on the “See & Eat” package at Hilton Québec which has just reopened after a 1-year renovation project, we decided to take a trip to Quebec City for a 3-day weekend of sunshine.
My spouse and I are both Hilton Honors Gold thanks to the PlatineMD Card® from American Express.
We used to book a room in our own name and contact the hotel to request that the rooms be adjacent to each other to enjoy:
- breakfasts for 2 people
- elite nights
- and promotions
The booking is made directly on the Hilton website and by checking the CAA rate, we can save a few extra dollars per room.
To contact the hotel, I use the messaging system on the hotel’s Facebook site when it’s not possible to do so through the mobile app.
I usually ask that our two rooms be adjacent to each other and if it is possible to have an upgrade for at least one of them since we both have Gold status.
About an hour and a half after my message, I was given the Director’s contact information so that he could arrange this for us. The hotel is under renovation, it doesn’t have enough suites, but the manager upgrades us to a Suite with a connecting room.
Hilton Quebec location
Located in the St-Jean-Baptiste district, close to all amenities in the center, the Hilton Quebec is a 20-minute drive from the Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).
Around the hotel
It is ideally located between Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham and the Château Frontenac.
The hotel is located across from Parliament, a 5-minute walk from Place d’Youville.
Hilton Quebec Hotel Reception
We leave Montreal in the early afternoon so as not to arrive too late at the hotel.
The check-in is done quickly, our rooms are ready, the staff is welcoming and efficient.
We each received a bag containing our welcome gifts to mark our Hilton status.
Our room
We got a suite consisting of a lounge and a bedroom as well as an additional connecting bedroom.
Our rooms are newly renovated and are located on the 23rd and top floor of the hotel.
The Suite
Large living room
- Convertible sofa
- Table for meals
- Armchairs
Kitchen
The kitchen is a closed room with a coffee machine, a refrigerator and a sink.
There are no microwaves in the rooms, but it is possible to ask the reception to have one installed.
Interestingly, the kitchen has its own door to the outside.
Big bedroom
The space includes a king bed and a desk.
Bathroom
The bathroom is spacious with a large glass shower.
Hotel services
Parking
The hotel offers:
- An outdoor swimming pool, heated all year round. We were able to take advantage of it to relax.
- A fitness room. It was closed during our stay.
- The restaurant Le23, located on the 23rd floor (under construction during our visit).
- A restaurant bar on the ground floor (unfortunately closed during the pandemic).
- A take-out counter
Dinner in the room
Even though the hotel’s restaurants were closed, we took advantage of our stay to order the three-course “See and Eat” menu that is delivered to the room.
I personally loved the grilled octopus and the maple dessert, it’s a great addition to this stay and a way to enjoy both the view and the food.
The breakfast
The hotel has a take-out counter on the ground floor where we can pick up our breakfast, which is free with our Hilton Gold statuses (two per room).
With the choice offered, it is a nice surprise in times of pandemic.
Our general impression of the Hilton Quebec
The Hilton Quebec is a beautiful rediscovery for me. I find that the renovations have given a second wind to the hotel and highlighted its qualities and its exceptional location.
Our recommendations
Recommended activities
Here are some activities that have been highly rated through our partner Viator:
Travel guides
Here is a travel guide proposed by our partner Les Guides de Voyage Ulysse:
