Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Quebec City
The warm weather window in this region may be short, but the French Canadians know how to make the most of it. To get a real feel for the 400-year-old historic walled city, stay on the top of the cap Diamant (Cape Diamond), in one of the 600-plus rooms that populate this elegant former castle. One look at the nearby Citadel and fortifications of Quebec, and you’ll sense immediately what life was like for early European settlers in this fortified colonial city. Sample the French-language culture with good food, cocktails on café terraces, or a quick trip out of town to tap the maple trees.
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Hotel Le Crystal Montréal
A few miles further down the St. Lawrence River sits another historic port: Montréal. Canada’s second-largest city and, next to Paris the world’s second-largest French-speaking city, hosts a series of exciting summer events, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the International Jazz Festival, the Worlds Film Festival and the Just for Laughs comedy festival. Across from Bell Centre hall, in the downtown district near museums, shopping boutiques and theaters, the all-suites Hotel Le Crystal offers a full-service spa and an indoor saltwater pool.
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Le Saint-Suplice Montréal
Centrally located on a cobblestone rue next to Notre-Dame Basilica and near the old port, Le Saint-Suplice boasts uniquely designed luxury executive suites, all featuring French windows that open out and private balcony space. With contemporary French food, in-suite dining and in-suite massage, views of interior garden and old Montréal landmarks- the boutique hotel space may be so comfortable that you won’t want to leave.
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St. Paul Hotel Montréal
Some 120 smartly-designed rooms and suites make up the hotel housed in the restored heritage building in the city center. This unpretentious, elegant property epitomizes the city’s blend of Old-World charm and modern luxury. But it’s the foodie scene that draws many international guests. Don’t miss the gastronomic ham tasting experience, sommelier Philippe Poitras’s rare vintage wines, or the savory charcuterie plates.
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Ritz-Carlton Montréal
Newly renovated, this 100-year-old hostel host renown Chef Daniel Boulud’s restaurant “Mansion Boulud.” Enjoy a meal to remember in the greenhouse (where dining is offered year-round) or on the terrace overlooking the famous Sherbrooke Street. Guests can absorb the city skyline as they soak in the indoor, rooftop saltwater pool, which is heated with reclaimed energy from the kitchen. VIPs, take note: The 4,700 square-foot Royal Suite is Montréal’s largest.
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