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あなたの滞在 — The Big Bill
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財産 — The Big Bill
The Big Bill has the feel of a 1950s motor lodge that got a sympathetic update: glossy linoleum floors, retro signage and a reception desk stacked with local maps. It sits a block from the old port, so you get a plain, quiet room without paying for a view. This suits independent travellers who want a clean, no-frills base and would rather spend money on poutine and beer than on a lobby with a fireplace.
Quebecの歴史
Quebec City was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain as a fur-trading post, making it one of the oldest European settlements in North America. Its strategic perch on the St Lawrence River led to a series of fortifications, culminating in the Citadelle, still an active military base. The British took control in 1759 after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, but the French-Canadian language and Catholic traditions held firm. Today the old town—split into Haute-Ville and Basse-Ville—is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its narrow streets lined with 17th-century stone buildings, boutique cafes and souvenir crêperies. The city leans hard into its Québécois identity, with French spoken everywhere, a lively arts scene and a calendar packed with festivals.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Quebec完全ガイド →最高の月
June to August for reliable warmth (20–28°C) and the full blast of street life, especially the summer music festivals. September also works: the kids go back to school, the weather holds, and you get the tail end of the food market season.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July is peak season, driven by the Festival d'Été de Québec (FEQ), a huge music festival running over ten days in early July. Hotel prices double or triple, and standard rooms at three-star places like The Big Bill can hit $300–$400 a night. Book six months ahead or you'll be in Lévis.
予算肩の季節
Late May and early October are the sweet spots. May sees tulips blooming and terraces opening, though occasional rain; October has crisp air, fewer tourists, and hotel rates drop 30–40%. You'll dodge the worst of the summer crowds and the winter freeze.
天気&パッケージ
Quebec City has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons; summer can swing from a humid 30°C to a cool 15°C in a single day. Pack layers: a lightweight jacket or fleece, jeans, comfortable walking shoes, and always a compact umbrella—thunderstorms pop up without warning in July.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Quebec
- The tramway project that was supposed to connect Lévis and Quebec City was scrapped in 2023; instead, the city is expanding the RTC bus network with dedicated lanes on key corridors, so check bus routes if you're planning to skip the car.
- The Musée de la Civilisation on Rue Dalhousie reopened its permanent exhibition 'Le Temps des Québécois' after a major renovation in late 2025, with interactive displays on Indigenous history and the 1763 Treaty of Paris.
- The Promenade Samuel-De Champlain along the St Lawrence riverfront is now fully connected from the port to the Pont de Québec, offering a 5-km walking and cycling path with picnic tables and clear bilingual signage.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Big Bill, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 6 to 8 at the rear of the building. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and the lift bank, and the rear position overlooks the quieter courtyard rather than the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 2 and 3 directly above the lobby and bar area. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' next to the lift shaft — clanking and chatter travel through the walls. The front-facing rooms on floors 1 to 4 will catch traffic rumble from the Rue de la Couronne side.
Best views
Ask for a south-facing room on floor 7 or 8. You'll see the spire of Notre-Dame des Victoires church and the roofs of Old Quebec over the treeline. East-facing rooms overlook the car park — not worth it.
Quietest floors
Floors 6 to 8 are the quietest. The lift only services up to floor 8, and the bar below closes by midnight, so you get minimal disturbance above that.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on Rue de la Couronne, a main arterial road. Morning commuters and delivery lorries to the Marché du Vieux-Port start around 6am. The ground-floor bistro has live music on Fridays and Saturdays until 11pm — north-facing rooms on floors 1–4 get the worst of it.
Insider tips
Park in the hotel's underground garage (£15/night) — street parking is permit-only and a nightmare to find. Check-in is at 3pm sharp; arrive by 2.30pm to queue for the best floor/room combo before the clerk gives it to someone else. Ask for a free late checkout at booking — they often grant it for return guests.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
ホテル施設 — The Big Bill
Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed typically 50-100 Mbps; no login or password required—just select the network
One passenger lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby iPads; no physical papers. The building, originally a 1911 fur warehouse, features exposed brick and timber beams in public areas
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 11:00 at no charge; late check-out until 13:00 for CAD 50, after 13:00 charged half the nightly rate
Complimentary luggage storage available at the front desk; no fee for same-day storage
Step-free access from street via a ramp at the side entrance; one wheelchair-accessible room on the first floor; lift fits a standard wheelchair but not oversized scooters
No on-site parking; valet parking arranged off-site for CAD 35 per night (24h in/out); nearest public lot: Stationnement Ville de Québec at 25 Rue des Jardins, CAD 20 per night; no EV charging on property
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night's room rate plus tax due at booking; a CAD 200 hold on a credit card at check-in for incidentals
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Parc Lions — 942 m · ~12 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Desjardins — 424 m · ~5 min walk
Uniprix — 132 m · ~2 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rate; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux which mark up badly.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work almost everywhere.
15-20% at restaurants for sit-down meals; CAD1-2 per drink at bars; round up taxi fares; CAD2-5 per night for housekeeping.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →A standard drip coffee from a café: around CAD2.50 to CAD3.00.
A sandwich or bowl of soup from a boulangerie or café: CAD8 to CAD12.
A main course at a casual pub or bistro: CAD16 to CAD22.
The Vieux-Québec area and Rue Saint-Jean have food trucks and stalls selling poutine, crepes, and sausages.
Metro, Provigo, and IGA are the main supermarket chains; Maxi and Super C are discount options.
Place Sainte-Foy shopping centre and Rue Saint-Jean for independent shops; Simons is a local department store chain.
A day pass for the RTC bus network costs CAD8.80; from the airport, take route 57 (CAD3.60) to the city.
1) Buy a multi-day transit pass instead of single tickets. 2) Eat poutine or a sandwich from a casse-croûte instead of a sit-down restaurant. 3) Visit free attractions like the Plains of Abraham and the public art on Rue du Trésor.
知るのがいい — Quebec
Type A/B · 120V
safe
$1 ≈ C$1.42 · CAD
Emergency Contacts
QuebecWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Quebec, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Big Bill
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Desjardins — 424 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Uniprix — 132 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) → Chauveau Ouest & St-Louis
💡 Get off at St-Louis & Chauveau Ouest, then walk 6 minutes. Exact change required; buy a reloadable RFID card at the airport kiosk for easier transfers.
Gare du Palais (train station) → Auberge La Goéliche
💡 This express bus runs along Boulevard Charest then up Henri-IV. Sit on the left side for river views near the end. Off-peak runs can be 10 min late.
Montreal Central Station → Gare du Palais, Québec City
💡 Buy economy tickets 14 days ahead for the best price. From Gare du Palais, catch RTC #801 or take a 20-min Uber to the hotel.
Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) → Auberge La Goéliche
💡 Book a flat-rate taxi through the airport's official booth to avoid surge pricing. Tipping 10–15% is standard.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at The Big Bill?
Request a room on floors 6 to 8 at the rear of the building. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and the lift bank, and the rear position overlooks the quieter courtyard rather than the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Big Bill?
Avoid rooms on floors 2 and 3 directly above the lobby and bar area. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' next to the lift shaft — clanking and chatter travel through the walls. The front-facing rooms on floors 1 to 4 will catch traffic rumble from the Rue de la Couronne side.
Is The Big Bill noisy?
The hotel sits on Rue de la Couronne, a main arterial road. Morning commuters and delivery lorries to the Marché du Vieux-Port start around 6am. The ground-floor bistro has live music on Fridays and Saturdays until 11pm — north-facing rooms on floors 1–4 get the worst of it.
Which rooms have the best views at The Big Bill?
Ask for a south-facing room on floor 7 or 8. You'll see the spire of Notre-Dame des Victoires church and the roofs of Old Quebec over the treeline. East-facing rooms overlook the car park — not worth it.
What are insider tips for staying at The Big Bill?
Park in the hotel's underground garage (£15/night) — street parking is permit-only and a nightmare to find. Check-in is at 3pm sharp; arrive by 2.30pm to queue for the best floor/room combo before the clerk gives it to someone else. Ask for a free late checkout at booking — they often grant it for return guests.
What time is check-in at The Big Bill?
Check-in at The Big Bill is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Big Bill have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; download speed typically 50-100 Mbps; no login or password required—just select the network
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Big Bill?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near The Big Bill?
A sandwich or bowl of soup from a boulangerie or café: CAD8 to CAD12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Big Bill?
A day pass for the RTC bus network costs CAD8.80; from the airport, take route 57 (CAD3.60) to the city.
When is the best time to visit Quebec?
June to August for reliable warmth (20–28°C) and the full blast of street life, especially the summer music festivals. September also works: the kids go back to school, the weather holds, and you get the tail end of the food market season.
Quebecのトップ観光スポット
💡 Come at dusk for the free sound-and-light show on the square's buildings (projected on walls, May–October, starts at 9:00 PM).
💡 Visit on a free Sunday but get there by 10:00—queue forms fast. The permanent First Peoples exhibition is top-notch.
💡 Skip the main tourist drag on Rue Saint-Jean—cut into the side alleys like Rue des Jardins for quieter spots and cheaper cafes.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and see the mist over the St. Lawrence. Free guided tours run in summer but you need to book online.
💡 Take the 800 bus from downtown (€3.50) instead of a tour. Walk down the staircase on the east side—less crowded and better photos. Free to enter the park.