Eleventh, level on 31 with the Manoir Victoria and ahead because it prints its valet rate. The Château Frontenac, built in 1893, is AAA Four Diamond, with an indoor heated pool, Moment Spa and four places to eat and drink.
Fairmont Gold rooms include breakfast in the 14th-floor lounge, and all dogs are welcome.
An experience fee of C$40 plus tax a night comes on top of the room, and valet is C$55 for 24 hours.
Book it as the splurge, and take a cab down to the Old Port with the bags.
Book it if
- The splurge night before
- Dog owners
- Swimmers
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast without Fairmont Gold.
- You want to avoid a nightly fee.
- Your vehicle is over 6 ft tall.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Château Frontenac publishes.
An indoor heated pool, whirlpool, steam bath and dry sauna on the 6th floor, 7 AM to 9 PM, plus Champlain, Bistro Le SAM, Place Dufferin, Bar 1608 and Moment Spa.
No ride to the ship; Fairmont mentions only limousines arranged by the concierge, price not printed. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not included as standard; Fairmont Gold rooms include breakfast in the 14th-floor lounge.
Fairmont gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on the Terrasse Dufferin in the Upper Town, above Petit-Champlain.
Valet, C$55 for 24 hours with in and out, C$65 for oversized vehicles, 6 ft maximum height and no trailers, per Fairmont. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 31 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
No hotel shuttle; the concierge arranges private transport. Fairmont puts YQB about 10 miles and 20 minutes by car, with a taxi at C$41.40 by day and C$47.60 from 11 PM to 5 AM.
No ride to the ship; Fairmont mentions only limousines arranged by the concierge, price not printed.
Fairmont gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on the Terrasse Dufferin in the Upper Town, above Petit-Champlain.
From YQB without a hotel shuttle
The Port of Québec lists a C$41.40 flat taxi fare between its docks and YQB. The airport guide has the rest.
Valet, C$55 for 24 hours with in and out, C$65 for oversized vehicles, 6 ft maximum height and no trailers, per Fairmont. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Valet C$55 per 24 hours with in and out; C$65 oversized; 6 ft maximum height; no trailers; EV charging C$30 more.
No ride to the ship; Fairmont mentions only limousines arranged by the concierge, price not printed.
Fairmont gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on the Terrasse Dufferin in the Upper Town, above Petit-Champlain.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
Two terminals, both in the Old PortQuébec City's two terminals are both in the Old Port: Terminal 84 at 84 rue Dalhousie and Terminal 30 at 300 rue de l’Estuaire.
Source: portquebec.caDistance
No mileage statedFairmont gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on the Terrasse Dufferin in the Upper Town, above Petit-Champlain.
Source: fairmont.comShuttle departures
No shuttleChâteau Frontenac runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.
Source: fairmont.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet, C$55 for 24 hours with in and out, C$65 for oversized vehicles, 6 ft maximum height and no trailers, per Fairmont. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: fairmont.comParking in Québec City
Port lot C$84 for 7 daysThe Port's Louise Basin lot is C$84 for 7 days, booked in its app, a 15-minute walk from Terminal 84. Compare every parking option.
Source: portquebec.caThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteAn indoor heated pool, whirlpool, steam bath and dry sauna on the 6th floor, 7 AM to 9 PM, plus Champlain, Bistro Le SAM, Place Dufferin, Bar 1608 and Moment Spa.
Breakfast
Not freeNot included as standard; Fairmont Gold rooms include breakfast in the 14th-floor lounge.
Address
Terrasse Dufferin, Upper Town1 rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 5J5
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Château Frontenac publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
Experience fee C$40 plus tax a room, a night
Wi-Fi
Free in rooms and public spaces
Parking for your stay
Valet C$55 per 24 hours with in and out; C$65 oversized; 6 ft maximum height; no trailers; EV charging C$30 more
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not included; complimentary in the Fairmont Gold lounge for Gold rooms
Pool
Indoor heated pool, whirlpool, steam bath and dry sauna on the 6th floor, 7 AM–9 PM
Pets
All dogs welcome, C$60 a night, with C$10 of it donated to Mira; service dogs stay free.
Food and drink on site
- ChamplainFine dining
- Bistro Le SAMBistro
- Place DufferinRestaurant
- Bar 1608Bar
Rooms
610 rooms and suites, including Fairmont Gold on the 14th floor.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond
- Bell staff store luggage
- EV charging through the valet, C$30 more
- Laundry and dry-cleaning service
- Moment Spa
- Built in 1893
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Experience fee C$40 plus tax a room, a night.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon.
- Valet C$55 for 24 hours, C$65 oversized; EV charging C$30 more.
- Fairmont puts YQB about 10 miles and 20 minutes by car, with a taxi at C$41.40 by day and C$47.60 from 11 PM to 5 AM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Château Frontenac FAQ
Does Château Frontenac have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. No ride to the ship; Fairmont mentions only limousines arranged by the concierge, price not printed.
Does Château Frontenac have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. No hotel shuttle; the concierge arranges private transport. Fairmont puts YQB about 10 miles and 20 minutes by car, with a taxi at C$41.40 by day and C$47.60 from 11 PM to 5 AM.
Can I park at Château Frontenac while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet, C$55 for 24 hours with in and out, C$65 for oversized vehicles, 6 ft maximum height and no trailers, per Fairmont. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Château Frontenac from the cruise terminal?
Fairmont gives no distance to the terminal. The hotel is on the Terrasse Dufferin in the Upper Town, above Petit-Champlain. In our ranking it's in the “old québec, upper town” band.
Can I check in early or check out late at Château Frontenac?
Château Frontenac checks in at 4:00 PM and out at noon, per Fairmont, with no early or late terms published. Ask when you book.
Will Château Frontenac hold my bags?
Yes. Fairmont says the Château Frontenac's bell staff store luggage.
What time is breakfast at Château Frontenac on sail morning?
Not included; complimentary in the Fairmont Gold lounge for Gold rooms. Fairmont doesn't publish breakfast hours for Château Frontenac, so ask at check-in if you're leaving early.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Château Frontenac?
AAA Four Diamond Bell staff store luggage EV charging through the valet, C$30 more Laundry and dry-cleaning service Moment Spa Built in 1893.
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