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Tenth, level on 33 with Auberge Saint-Antoine and behind it because Le Germain prints no parking price. Le Germain puts itself in the heart of the Old Port, with free luggage storage in the lobby at any hour and a lounge and terrace.
AAA lists it Four Diamond, and direct bookings can ask for a flexible check-out, subject to availability.
Breakfast comes with a package, and neither the lot nor the valet has a printed rate.
Leave the bags in the lobby after check-out, and ask the front desk about the walk to the ship.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants somewhere to leave the bags
- A design hotel in the Old Port
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included.
- You want parking prices in writing.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Le Germain publishes.
A lounge and terrace, room service, in-room massage and a 24/7 gym. The Dining Experience Package pairs the stay with Laurie Raphaël.
Germain mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not included as standard; the Breakfast Package adds it.
Le Germain puts itself "in the heart of Quebec City Old Port" and gives no distance to the terminal. It puts the Musée de la civilisation 200 m away and Gare du Palais about a 15-minute walk.
An outdoor lot behind the hotel and 24/7 valet, with "additional fees" Germain doesn't price. A Park and Stay Package bundles the room and parking, price not printed; nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 33 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.
Germain doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts YQB about a 25-minute drive away.
Germain mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal.
Le Germain puts itself "in the heart of Quebec City Old Port" and gives no distance to the terminal. It puts the Musée de la civilisation 200 m away and Gare du Palais about a 15-minute walk.
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.
An outdoor lot behind the hotel and 24/7 valet, with "additional fees" Germain doesn't price. A Park and Stay Package bundles the room and parking, price not printed; nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Outdoor lot behind the hotel and 24/7 valet; "additional fees apply", amount not printed.
Germain mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal.
Le Germain puts itself "in the heart of Quebec City Old Port" and gives no distance to the terminal. It puts the Musée de la civilisation 200 m away and Gare du Palais about a 15-minute walk.
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 statedLe Germain puts itself "in the heart of Quebec City Old Port" and gives no distance to the terminal. It puts the Musée de la civilisation 200 m away and Gare du Palais about a 15-minute walk.
Source: germainhotels.comShuttle departures
No shuttleLe Germain runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.
Source: germainhotels.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedAn outdoor lot behind the hotel and 24/7 valet, with "additional fees" Germain doesn't price. A Park and Stay Package bundles the room and parking, price not printed; nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: germainhotels.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
Food or bar on siteA lounge and terrace, room service, in-room massage and a 24/7 gym. The Dining Experience Package pairs the stay with Laurie Raphaël.
Breakfast
Not freeNot included as standard; the Breakfast Package adds it.
Address
Rue Saint-Pierre, the Old Port126 rue Saint-Pierre, Québec, QC G1K 4A8
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Le Germain 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
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Outdoor lot behind the hotel and 24/7 valet; "additional fees apply", amount not printed
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not included; Breakfast Package
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
The Germain pages we read don't mention pets.
Food and drink on site
- Lounge & terraceOn site
- Room serviceAvailable
Rooms
The Classic, The Signature and The Prestige.
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 allowedNot stated
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Musée de la civilisation200 m
- Gare du Palais (VIA Rail)about a 15-minute walk
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Free luggage storage in the lobby at all times
- Flexible check-out for direct bookings, subject to availability
- Park and Stay Package: room and parking, price not printed
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon; flexible check-out for direct bookings, subject to availability.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- EV charging for a fee.
- Germain puts YQB about a 25-minute drive away.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Parking and valet rates
- The Park and Stay Package price
- The distance to the terminal
- Pets
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up in the Old Port, near the terminals.
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Le Germain FAQ
Does Le Germain have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Germain mentions no ride and gives no distance to the terminal.
Does Le Germain have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Germain doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts YQB about a 25-minute drive away.
Can I park at Le Germain while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. An outdoor lot behind the hotel and 24/7 valet, with "additional fees" Germain doesn't price. A Park and Stay Package bundles the room and parking, price not printed; nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Le Germain from the cruise terminal?
Le Germain puts itself "in the heart of Quebec City Old Port" and gives no distance to the terminal. It puts the Musée de la civilisation 200 m away and Gare du Palais about a 15-minute walk. In our ranking it's in the “in the old port” band.
Can I check in early or check out late at Le Germain?
Le Germain checks in at 4:00 PM and out at noon, per Germain, with no early or late terms published. Ask when you book.
Will Le Germain hold my bags?
Yes, free in the lobby at all times, per Germain. Book direct and check-out is flexible, subject to availability.
What time is breakfast at Le Germain on sail morning?
Not included; Breakfast Package. Germain doesn't publish breakfast hours for Le Germain, so ask at check-in if you're leaving early.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Le Germain?
Le Germain lists EV charging on site, but it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. The port's limits are on the parking page.
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