· Open -

1893

· 1st Owner -

Canadian Pacific Railway Company

· AKA -

Chateau St. Louis originally occupied this site which functioned as the main administration office for the French and British until it burned down in 1834

· Stars - *****

· Guests -

King George VI and the Queen Mother / Princess Grace of Monaco / Chiang-Kai-Shek /  Charles de Gaulle /  Ronald Reagan /  François Mitterrand /  Prince Andrew and Fergie / Franklin D Roosevelt / Winston Churchill / Alfred Hitchcock / Charles  Lindberg / Dwight Eisenhower, Theodore Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Pierre and Justin Trudeau/ Sting / Celine Dion / Leonardo Di Caprio / Paul McCartney / Queen Elizabeth II 

· History -

The original building burnt to the ground and was not replaced for 60 years

This was another hotel begun by William Van Horne the President of Canadian Pacific Railway to give his wealthy passengers somewhere to stay when they reached their destination. You got to stay for free if you purchased a train ticket. The Chateaux at Banff and Lake Louise are other examples

Two world shaping conferences were held here during WWII discussing the invasion of Normandy and the use of atomic weapons among other things.

Most rooms were renovated in 2014

· Signature -

It literally sits on the place Canada was born - An icon on an iconic site - set on a bluff above the Old City looking out over the St Lawrence River

· Rooms -

611 rooms @ $391 - $1,031

· Tales -

Celine Dion was "discovered" here when her manager booked her in to perform in front of a conference for record label executives. She was signed by CBS and had a hit within the year.

The old brass mailbox in the lobby was featured in a South Korean supernatural soap opera. The story of a missing WWII postcard from a soldier asking his sweetheart to wait for him had inspired the show's producers to shoot an episode in the hotel. There has been a five-fold increase in South Korean visitors since then.

· Claim to Fame -

It claims to be the most photographed hotel in the world

It is the only hotel in the world to have its own stamp

It features on page 24 of the Canadian Passport

It has been on the currency

Heart and pride of Old Quebec

A National Historic Site of Canada in a UNESCO World Heritage Listed area (Old Quebec)

· Innovations -

Dogs are welcome

Electric Vehicle charging stations

Guided Tour of the Hotel

Windows that open

· Feature -

Spa du Chateau

The lobby is a major tourist attraction with a 15 foot chandelier

· View -

St. Lawerence River and the Old Town

· High Tea -

At Place Dufferin - starts off with a welcoming glass of seasonal kombucha. Then the more usual suspects - scones, tea, sweet and savoury treats served on a tower. The porcelain tea set is custom made in London and you can get your own in the gift shop. Finish up with Signature Mignardises. (more sweetness)

· Facilities -

Baby sitting / Florist / Spa and Fitness Centre / Indoor Pool / Hot Tub / Steam rooms / Fitness room / Ski shuttle / Art gallery / 700 person ballroom / Business centre

· Unique -

Located in the historic Old Town

· Restaurants -

Place Dufferin - Breakfast buffet or a la carte - British, French, Local, International

Champlain Restaurant - Cutting edge regional cuisine - Sunday Brunch

Sam Bistro - modern bistro fare with a Canadian twist - happy hour drinks

Take away picnics / In room dining

Starbucks Cafe

· Bars -

1608 Bar - Cocktails, wine, beer and cheeses and poutine

Martinis named after famous guests like Churchill and Roosevelt

· Sights -

Mount Morency National Park / Notre Dame de Quebec  Cathedral / La Citadelle de Quebec / Plains of Abraham / River cruises / Place d’Armes Square / Quebec Old Town / Saint-Louis Forts and Chateaux Historic Site / Maison Chevalier / Place Royale / The House of Parliament / Museum of Civilization

· Extra -

See #12 French to Irish Canada in 'Countries' & Fogo Island in 'Islands'.

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