Your stay — Quality Inn & Suites
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The Property — Quality Inn & Suites
The Quality Inn & Suites in Quebec City is a no-fuss, dependable 3-star hotel aiming squarely at practical travellers who want a clean room and a free breakfast without pretence. The lobby is functional with a front desk that gets you checked in fast, and the real draw is location: it sits on the main Boulevard Charest Est, a straight shot into Old Quebec and a short walk from the train station. This is a good pick for a one-night stopover or a budget-conscious couple who plan to spend their days exploring rather than lounging in the room.
Chronicles of Quebec
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 colonial battles, culminating in the 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham when the British took control. The fortified core—Vieux-Québec—remains remarkably intact, with 17th-century stone buildings, narrow cobbled streets, and the towering Château Frontenac hotel dominating the skyline. Today, the city is the capital of the French-speaking province of Quebec, known for its fierce preservation of language and culture, a thriving arts scene, and a split personality between the historic Upper Town and the more modern, residential Lower Town.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quebec guide →Best months
June, September, and October offer the sweet spot: warm (20-25°C in June, cooler later), low humidity, and smaller crowds than the July-August peak. September and October also bring spectacular autumn foliage along the St. Lawrence.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak, driven by summer holidays and the Festival d'été de Québec (early July), which draws huge crowds with free big-name concerts. Hotel prices can double from the shoulder season, and rooms book out weeks ahead. Expect packed streets and longer queues at popular sites like the Citadelle and Montmorency Falls.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best budget shoulder months: hotel rates drop by 30-50% from peak, the weather is still pleasant (10-20°C), and you'll have room to breathe at major attractions. May can be rainy but is quiet; September still feels like summer in the first half.
Weather & packing
Quebec City's climate is famously continental: summers can swing from a crisp 15°C to a humid 30°C in a single day. Pack in layers—a light jacket or sweater for evenings, plus a waterproof shell for the sudden rain showers that roll in off the river.
Live City Briefing — Quebec
- The Quebec City tramway project, a long-debated light-rail line, is still in early construction phases; expect some street closures and detours on the north side of town near the hotel, particularly on Boulevard Charest Est, through 2026.
- Place D'Youville, the main square at the edge of Old Quebec, has completed a major pedestrian-focused redesign with new seating and green space, making it a better spot to rest between sights.
- The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec just opened a major exhibition on Indigenous contemporary art, running through September 2026—worth a few hours if you're interested in local culture beyond the history tours.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Quality Inn & Suites, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on an upper floor at the far end of the corridor. This reduces noise from the lobby, breakfast area, and ice machines. End rooms often have fewer shared walls.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly next to the lift, stairwell, or ice/vending machine alcoves. Also skip ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or breakfast room — foot traffic and door slamming are common.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the rear of the property rather than the main road or parking lot. In Quebec, many chain hotels sit near highways; rear-facing rooms cut road roar.
Quietest floors
Upper floors (typically 4th and above in a 3-storey-plus hotel) are quieter. Less foot traffic overhead and away from street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Thin walls are standard at this price point. Bring earplugs if light sleepers. Interior corridors echo — doors slamming carry. Request a room away from the lift even if it means a longer walk.
Insider tips
Book directly with the hotel and ask for a 'quiet room' — front desk staff can often assign a quieter location. Check if the hotel has exterior corridors (common in older builds) as those let in less hallway noise but more outside sound.
- 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 — Quality Inn & Suites
Free basic (5 Mbps), premium 25 Mbps 9.99 CAD/24hr; no login constraints on basic tier.
Single passenger lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Free digital edition of Le Soleil via lobby tablet; no physical papers.
Check-in from 15:00; bag drop from 13:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free (surcharge 40 CAD until 14:00, 80 CAD after). Key card 24hr access.
Free; stored behind front desk on ground floor.
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift to all floors. Wheelchair-accessible room options available (confirm at booking).
On-site surface lot at 15 CAD/night (uncovered). Nearest public garage: Garage Saint-Roch (15 Rue du Marché-Champlain), 22 CAD/night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.50 CAD per person per night
Deposit & card hold: First night's room & tax due at booking; 100 CAD incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah (793 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Les Halles de l'Habitation — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Parc Flaubert — 926 m · ~12 min walk
Mille Pattes Amusements — 848 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
TD Canada Trust — 418 m · ~5 min walk
Dépanneur Sprint — 57 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless is common; Amex less so; cash still useful for small cafes and markets.
15-20% at restaurants for good service; $1-2 per bag for hotel porters; round up taxi fare or add 10-15%.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular drip coffee: around $2.50 CAD at any local café or chain.
A sandwich or poutine from a deli counter or food court: about $12-15 CAD.
A pub-style main like burger or fish and chips: roughly $20-25 CAD.
Food trucks and poutine stands around Old Quebec and the Plains of Abraham; stalls at public markets like the Marché du Vieux-Port.
Provigo, Metro, and Maxi are the main budget supermarket chains.
Major shopping malls like Laurier Québec or Place Sainte-Foy; Simons is a popular local department store for affordable style.
The RTC bus network: a single ride is $3.75 CAD, a day pass $9.00 CAD; the RTC 800 bus from the airport costs the same single fare + takes 30-40 min.
1. Buy a multi-day RTC bus pass if staying more than a day. 2. Eat where locals do (e.g. Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Saint-Roch districts) not in the tourist core. 3. Visit free attractions like the Plains of Abraham, Montmorency Falls, and the old town's many public stairways.
Good to know — Quebec
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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 Quality Inn & Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · TD Canada Trust — 418 m · ~5 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.
About Quebec
Wikipedia ↗
Quebec City (French: Ville de Québec) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459 and the Quebec City census metropolitan area (including surrounding communities) had a population of 839,311. It is the twelfth-largest city and the sev...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Quality Inn & Suites?
Request a room on an upper floor at the far end of the corridor. This reduces noise from the lobby, breakfast area, and ice machines. End rooms often have fewer shared walls.
Which rooms should I avoid at Quality Inn & Suites?
Avoid rooms directly next to the lift, stairwell, or ice/vending machine alcoves. Also skip ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or breakfast room — foot traffic and door slamming are common.
Is Quality Inn & Suites noisy?
Thin walls are standard at this price point. Bring earplugs if light sleepers. Interior corridors echo — doors slamming carry. Request a room away from the lift even if it means a longer walk.
Which rooms have the best views at Quality Inn & Suites?
Ask for a room facing the rear of the property rather than the main road or parking lot. In Quebec, many chain hotels sit near highways; rear-facing rooms cut road roar.
What are insider tips for staying at Quality Inn & Suites?
Book directly with the hotel and ask for a 'quiet room' — front desk staff can often assign a quieter location. Check if the hotel has exterior corridors (common in older builds) as those let in less hallway noise but more outside sound.
What time is check-in at Quality Inn & Suites?
Check-in at Quality Inn & Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Quality Inn & Suites have Wi-Fi?
Free basic (5 Mbps), premium 25 Mbps 9.99 CAD/24hr; no login constraints on basic tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Quality Inn & Suites?
3.50 CAD per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Quality Inn & Suites?
A sandwich or poutine from a deli counter or food court: about $12-15 CAD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Quality Inn & Suites?
The RTC bus network: a single ride is $3.75 CAD, a day pass $9.00 CAD; the RTC 800 bus from the airport costs the same single fare + takes 30-40 min.
When is the best time to visit Quebec?
June, September, and October offer the sweet spot: warm (20-25°C in June, cooler later), low humidity, and smaller crowds than the July-August peak. September and October also bring spectacular autumn foliage along the St. Lawrence.
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.