Le Concorde is the tall hotel on Cours du Général-De Montcalm that you see from half the city, and its main selling points are scale, location and facilities rather than charm. It has 412 rooms, an indoor pool, two hot tubs, two restaurants, a bar, a terrace and a business centre, plus paid parking with valet and self-park options. The Grande Allée restaurant avenue is a two-minute walk away, the Plains of Abraham about five and the Citadelle about seven, with the Convention Centre also close, so it works well for visitors who plan to spend time outside the walls. The top-floor restaurant, Ciel, is described by guests as revolving, giving views over the city and the river, which is the hotel’s signature. Guests rate the hotel as good rather than excellent, reflecting a large, older property where room quality varies. It is a sensible, mid-priced base for families, groups and travellers who value facilities and views.
Location and what is around
Grande Allée is the main attraction for evenings, a long avenue of terraces and bistros, and the hotel sits at the Old Québec end of the avenue. The Plains of Abraham, the Parliament Building and the Musée national des beaux-arts lie in the opposite direction, within walking distance.
The Upper Town is reachable on foot through the gate, and the Lower Town is a funicular ride away. The location suits visitors who prefer a livelier, less cobbled setting to the quiet streets inside the walls, and who want to walk to the park for a morning run.
Rooms and facilities
With more than four hundred rooms, the hotel offers a range of categories, and the higher floors tend to have the best views over the city and river. The indoor pool and two hot tubs are welcome in winter, when a day outdoors leaves you cold, and the hotel’s breakfast is cooked to order for an extra charge.
Parking is limited and charged per night, with valet at a higher rate, and the hotel has an electric-car charging station. Pets are not allowed. Check the room category and view when you book, since quality and outlook vary across such a large building.
Honest notes and fit
This is a large tower hotel with the strengths and weaknesses of the type. It suits families, groups and business travellers who want a pool, parking and a central base, and it is less suited to travellers seeking intimacy or historic character. Decor and room condition vary, so read recent guest reviews when you book.
For atmosphere, the Château Frontenac or Auberge Saint-Antoine are alternatives, but at a higher price. Winter visitors will appreciate the indoor pool, and summer visitors the terrace and the walk to the Plains of Abraham. Ask about winter rates, which drop outside the Christmas and Carnaval peaks.
Why stay here
- ✓Revolving restaurant on the 27th floor
- ✓Indoor pool and two hot tubs
- ✓Two on-site restaurants and a bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast available
- ✓Self-park and valet parking
- ✓Electric car charging station
- ✓Business centre and free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is Le Concorde?+
On Cours du Général-De Montcalm at the end of Grande Allée, about two minutes from the avenue’s restaurants and five from the Plains of Abraham.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an indoor pool and two hot tubs.
Is parking available?+
Yes, paid self-park and valet parking, with limited spaces. Pets are not allowed.
