Hotel Port Royal sits on Rue Saint-Pierre, in the old financial district of the Lower Town, close to the Old Port, and it has one of the highest guest ratings of any hotel in Québec City, with more than two thousand reviews. It has 76 rooms, many with kitchenettes and heated bathroom floors, a lobby with a fireplace, a 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace and a view toward the marina. Louise Taverne restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, and Bar à cocktail Rose offers drinks in the evening. Place Royale and the Petit-Champlain are five minutes away on foot, the Château Frontenac seven and the Citadelle eleven. Parking is available for a fee with electric-vehicle charging, and one pet per room is welcome in designated rooms. It is a good choice for couples and independent travellers who want the cobblestoned Lower Town on their doorstep and a hotel with a modern, comfortable feel.
Location
Rue Saint-Pierre is lined with historic stone buildings that once held banks and merchants, and the hotel sits among them close to the Old Port. The location is quieter in the evening than the Petit-Champlain area, but still within five minutes of its boutiques and restaurants. The Upper Town is reached by the funicular or by the Breakneck Stairs, so expect some climbing if you plan to explore the old town on foot, and plan accordingly in winter when steps can be icy.
Rooms and features
The kitchenette rooms suit longer stays and families who want to prepare simple meals, and the heated bathroom floors are a real comfort in winter. The lobby fireplace gives the common area a cosy feel. The restaurant offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee, and the bar is a good place for an evening drink. Parking is charged per night, with limited spaces, and pet-friendly rooms are only on the first floor, so book early if you are travelling with a pet. The fitness centre is open around the clock.
Honest notes and fit
This is a mid-sized hotel in a historic setting rather than a resort, so there is no pool or spa. Its strengths are location, comfort and service, and its high rating reflects that. It suits couples, families who value kitchenettes, and travellers who want to be in the Lower Town without the price of a luxury hotel.
It is less suited to those who prefer to be in the Upper Town or who need a pool. Book early for summer and the winter holidays, and ask for a room with a view toward the marina if available. Because rooms vary in outlook, ask for a quieter one if you are a light sleeper, and confirm any kitchenette equipment you rely on before you travel.
Why stay here
- ✓Lower Town location on Rue Saint-Pierre
- ✓Kitchenette rooms available
- ✓Heated bathroom floors
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓24-hour fitness centre
- ✓Louise Taverne restaurant and Rose cocktail bar
- ✓Paid parking with EV charging
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms on the first floor
Good questions
How far is Port Royal from Petit-Champlain?+
About a five-minute walk, with Place Royale also five minutes away.
Do rooms have kitchenettes?+
Many do. Check the room category when you book.
Are pets allowed?+
One pet per room is allowed in designated first-floor rooms, for a nightly fee.
