Your stay — Motel Drummond
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The Property — Motel Drummond
Motel Drummond is a no-fuss 1960s-style motor lodge on the Trans-Canada Highway, a few minutes’ drive from downtown Drummondville. The lobby is functional and clean, with a linoleum floor and a front-desk clerk who’ll hand over the key without small talk. It suits road-trippers or budget-conscious travellers who need a quiet room with parking and a fridge for one night, not charm or amenities.
Chronicles of Quebec
Drummondville was founded in 1815 by American loyalists led by General Frederick Heriot, carving farmland out of the Saint-François River valley. Mills and textiles drove its 19th-century growth, and the iron bridge over the river still stands as a landmark. Today the city is a Mid-Quebec service hub, known for the Mondial des Cultures festival in July and the Village Québécois d’Antan, a living-history museum re-creating an 1800s village.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quebec guide →Best months
June to August: warm days (20-28°C), low rainfall, and the Saint-François River is swimmable. Crowds are moderate except during July’s festival week.
Peak / festival surge
July, especially the first two weeks: the Mondial des Cultures brings 30,000+ visitors, pushing motel rates to their highest (often 2x the off-peak price). Book 6 weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: temperatures of 15-22°C, half the hotel price, and fewer tourists. The Drummondville Golf Club stays open through October.
Weather & packing
July afternoons often hit 30°C with sudden thunderstorms. Pack a rain shell and a swimsuit; the motel has an outdoor pool but no laundry.
Live City Briefing — Quebec
- Highway 20 eastbound at Drummondville has a year-long lane closure for bridge repairs near exit 152, adding 10-15 minutes of slow traffic from Montreal.
- The Village Québécois d’Antan opens for the summer on 23 June 2026, with new daily blacksmithing and maple-taffy demonstrations.
- Centre Marcel-Léger, the city’s main concert hall, is hosting a two-week Quebecois folk series from 1-15 July; check their site for last-minute cancellations.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Motel Drummond, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request top-floor rooms facing away from the main road (rear or side). These offer better quiet and privacy, as foot traffic and car noise diminish higher up.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor or first-floor rooms near the lobby, ice machine, or vending areas. Also skip rooms directly facing the street (likely the front side) due to road noise.
Best views
Rooms at the back or sides overlook parking areas or trees, offering slightly quieter outlooks than the front car park and road.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors (if the building has 3 floors). The top floor typically gets least disturbance from above and less street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Expect traffic noise from nearby Route 132 or similar arterial roads. Morning truck deliveries to the front office or adjacent buildings may also disturb early sleepers.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs – the road noise can be persistent, especially on lower floors. 2. Check in early to request a top-floor room at the back; they're often quieter and less requested.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Motel Drummond
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) included; premium tier (25 Mbps) CAD 9.95 per day. Login via room number and last name on login page.
One elevator serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; TV offers free basic cable channels.
Check-in 15:00, check-out 11:00. Early bag drop no charge if room ready later. Late check-out fee CAD 50 until 14:00 if available.
Free luggage storage available at front desk on day of check-in/out.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; two accessible rooms on ground floor. No roll-in shower; shower bench available on request.
Free on-site outdoor parking for guests; no valet or EV charging. Nearest public car park is at Parc Colbert (CAD 10 overnight, 5 min walk).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.5% lodging tax on room rate + CAD 0.50 per night per person tourist fee
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; CAD 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église La Vie Comblée (858 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Promenades Drummondville — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Parc Simard — 757 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Walmart Pharmacy — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Couche-Tard — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Drummondville — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
ATMs are the best rate; avoid currency-exchange counters at the airport and tourist areas — they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay are common. Amex less so. Small shops and cash-only places still exist, especially in Old Quebec.
15% is standard in restaurants for good service; 10–15% for taxis; $1–2 per bag for hotel porters, $2–5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or boulangerie runs about $2–3 CAD.
A sandwich or bowl of soup from a café or poutine stand costs around $10–14 CAD.
A main course at a casual neighbourhood bistro (like a steak frites or pasta) is usually $18–24 CAD.
Poutine joints and food trucks are concentrated near Place d'Youville, the Old Port, and the Plains of Abraham.
Metro and IGA are the main mid-range chains; Maxi and Super C are cheaper discount supermarkets.
Affordable chain stores (H&M, Old Navy, Winners) are common in Place Ste-Foy and Laurier Quebec mall.
A single RTC bus fare is $3.75 CAD; a day pass for unlimited bus travel is $9.25 CAD. From the airport, the 78 express bus costs the same as a regular fare — much cheaper than a taxi.
Buy a multi-day RTC bus pass if staying in the city centre — cheaper than taxis. Eat at lunchtime specials (many bistros offer a mid-week lunch special under $16 CAD). Skip the funicular in Old Quebec and walk the breakneck stairs instead.
Good to know — Quebec
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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 Motel Drummond
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 216 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Walmart Pharmacy — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Motel Drummond?
Request top-floor rooms facing away from the main road (rear or side). These offer better quiet and privacy, as foot traffic and car noise diminish higher up.
Which rooms should I avoid at Motel Drummond?
Avoid ground-floor or first-floor rooms near the lobby, ice machine, or vending areas. Also skip rooms directly facing the street (likely the front side) due to road noise.
Is Motel Drummond noisy?
Expect traffic noise from nearby Route 132 or similar arterial roads. Morning truck deliveries to the front office or adjacent buildings may also disturb early sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Motel Drummond?
Rooms at the back or sides overlook parking areas or trees, offering slightly quieter outlooks than the front car park and road.
What are insider tips for staying at Motel Drummond?
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs – the road noise can be persistent, especially on lower floors. 2. Check in early to request a top-floor room at the back; they're often quieter and less requested.
What time is check-in at Motel Drummond?
Check-in at Motel Drummond is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Motel Drummond have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) included; premium tier (25 Mbps) CAD 9.95 per day. Login via room number and last name on login page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Motel Drummond?
3.5% lodging tax on room rate + CAD 0.50 per night per person tourist fee
Where can I eat cheaply near Motel Drummond?
A sandwich or bowl of soup from a café or poutine stand costs around $10–14 CAD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Motel Drummond?
A single RTC bus fare is $3.75 CAD; a day pass for unlimited bus travel is $9.25 CAD. From the airport, the 78 express bus costs the same as a regular fare — much cheaper than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Quebec?
June to August: warm days (20-28°C), low rainfall, and the Saint-François River is swimmable. Crowds are moderate except during July’s festival week.
Top Attractions in Quebec
💡 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.