Auberge Place d’Armes is a small inn at 24 Rue Sainte-Anne, steps from the Place d’Armes and the Château Frontenac, and it is one of the best-located and best-rated hotels in the old town. It offers eight room types, a restaurant called La Bûchette on the ground floor, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a concierge service that helps with tours and tickets. The Château is a one-minute walk, Petit-Champlain and the funicular two, City Hall three and the Citadelle five, which means that almost everything in the Upper Town is within a few minutes of the door. Guests rate it as wonderful, with about a thousand reviews, praising the staff and the location. Rooms have a desk, a refrigerator and a flat-screen television. It is a good choice for couples and independent travellers who want to wake up in the old town and walk everywhere.
Location
Rue Sainte-Anne is a pedestrian street running from Place d’Armes, lined with cafes, artists and restaurants, and the inn sits in the middle of it. Dufferin Terrace, the funicular and the Petit-Champlain stairs are almost at the door, and the Basilica-Cathedral is a couple of minutes away. It is very central, and by the same token, busy in summer, when the street fills with visitors until the evening. Rooms facing the street may hear the activity, so ask about quieter room options when you book.
Rooms and food
The room categories range from compact standard rooms to larger ones, and room sizes in old buildings vary, so check the details for the category you choose. The ground-floor restaurant offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee, and dinner for those who do not want to walk far. There is no on-site parking, so most guests leave the car at a nearby public car park or avoid bringing one, which is easy since the old town is walkable. Dogs are allowed for a nightly fee, and there is a computer station for guests.
Honest notes and fit
This is an inn rather than a full-service hotel, so there is no pool, spa or gym, and the old building means stairs and variable room sizes. It suits couples, solo travellers and independent explorers who prize location and character over facilities. It is less suited to families who need adjoining rooms or travellers who need parking. For a pool, look at the Palace Royal or the Concorde, and for a luxury stay, the Château.
Book early for summer and for Carnaval, when the best rooms sell out, and ask about quieter rooms away from the street. Because the inn is small, direct contact with the front desk is valuable, so send your arrival time ahead and ask about luggage storage if your room is not ready on arrival.
Why stay here
- ✓One minute from the Château Frontenac
- ✓Eight room types
- ✓La Bûchette restaurant on site
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Dogs allowed for a fee
- ✓Walk to the funicular in two minutes
Good questions
How close is it to the Château Frontenac?+
About a one-minute walk, with the funicular and Petit-Champlain two minutes away.
Is there parking?+
No on-site parking. Nearby public car parks are used by many guests.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes, La Bûchette on the ground floor, with cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
