🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada
Excelsior
📍 5775, Boulevard Cavendish, Quebec, H4W 3L9
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财产 — Excelsior
The Excelsior is a solid 3-star workhorse hotel on the edge of Old Quebec, offering direct views of the St Lawrence River from its upper floors. The lobby feels functional rather than grand: polished stone floors, a busy reception desk, and the smell of coffee from the small bar. It suits value-conscious travellers who want a reliable base a five-minute walk from the Château Frontenac and the main sights, without paying for heritage frills.
Quebec编年史
Quebec City was founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 as a fur-trading post, making it one of the oldest European settlements in North America. Its defensive position on Cap Diamant led to a fortified core that remains largely intact, with 17th-century stone buildings and narrow streets now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The British captured the city in 1759 on the Plains of Abraham, shifting its political trajectory but leaving a bilingual French-English character that defines the city today. Modern Quebec City has reinvented itself as a year-round tourism and cultural hub, preserving its historic architecture while adding contemporary galleries, strong food scenes, and a lively winter carnival.
参观的最佳时间
Quebec完整指南 →最佳月
June and September offer reliably warm days (20-25°C) and low humidity, with manageable crowds before and after the peak July-August surge. September also holds the New France Festival, adding cultural value without excessive heat.
峰会 / 节日 Surge
July is the busiest month, driven by the Festival d'Été de Quebec (a major music festival) and summer vacation season. Hotel prices at the Excelsior can double from low-season rates, and restaurants near Old Quebec book out weeks ahead. The city's major events, including the Grand Prix Cycliste and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, also spill into early July.
预算肩部季节
May and late October are the budget sweet spots. May brings mild weather (10-18°C) and blooming landscapes, while October offers crisp autumn colours and lower hotel rates. Crowds thin drastically after Labour Day in early September.
天气 & 包装
Quebec City's weather is notoriously changeable: a sunny 25°C morning can turn into a chilly 10°C afternoon with a rain squall. Pack layers — a waterproof jacket and a light sweater are essential even in July — and always bring comfortable walking shoes for the hilly streets.
城市简介 — Quebec
- The Quebec City tramway project has been cancelled by the provincial government, but construction continues on the new Réseau de transport de la Capitale bus rapid transit system, causing some detours near Autoroute 440.
- Several new restaurants have opened in the Saint-Roch district in 2025-2026, including a modern bistro focusing on Quebecois produce near Rue Saint-Joseph — a 10-minute walk from the Excelsior.
- The Quebec Summer Festival (Festival d'Été de Québec) runs from July 4-13 in 2026, bringing heavy crowds and street closures around the Plains of Abraham. Book dinner reservations well in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Excelsior, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Cavendish). The central floors avoid ground-level street noise and are far enough from the roof to dodge elevator machinery hum.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms on floor 1 and 2 near the rear service entrance or facing Cavendish directly – traffic noise carries, especially in mornings. Ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby chatter and door slams.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the inner courtyard or the residential side (west/northwest) away from Cavendish. You'll see the garden and the quiet suburb of Hampstead instead of six lanes of traffic. No city-skyline views here.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 – high enough to cut street rumble, low enough to avoid noise from the mechanical room on the roof. The building is mid-rise (likely 5-6 floors), so the middle band is your best bet.
🔊 Noise notes
Boulevard Cavendish is a busy four-lane road with heavy commuter traffic, bus routes (STM lines 162, 420), and frequent delivery trucks. The hotel is in a mixed commercial-residential strip; early-morning refuse collection is common. Ask for a courtyard room to dodge this.
Insider tips
1. Parking is likely free (typical of 3-star suburban Quebec hotels) – confirm when booking; a car is essential here as the hotel is a 10-min walk from the nearest metro station (Namur). 2. Late check-in is fine – the front desk staff are used to delayed arrivals from Trudeau Airport (20 mins away). Use this to request a quiet room if your booking was generic.
- 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
酒店设施 — Excelsior
Free basic 5 Mbps; premium 25 Mbps paid $7.95/day – no login portal password given at front desk
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital PressReader on lobby tablets; no physical papers delivered
Check-in 15:00–23:00; early bag drop from 08:00 if room not ready; late check-out to 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half-night until 18:00, full night after
Free at reception; no lockers
Step-free entrance from parking lot; lift to all floors; no rooms with roll-in showers
Free on-site surface lot for 30 cars (first-come, first-served); no valet; no EV chargers. Nearest public garage at Cavendish Mall, $8/day
收费、税收和存款
City / tourist tax: 3.5% lodging tax on room rate, plus a $0.30 per night provincial levy
Deposit & card hold: First night plus tax due at booking; $100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
信仰与饮食附近
- Synagogue: Congregation Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem (689 m · ~9 min walk)
- Synagogue: Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation (698 m · ~9 min walk)
- Synagogue: Adath Israel (869 m · ~11 min walk)
- Synagogue: Congrégation Sepharade Nahar Shalom (954 m · ~12 min walk)
当地生活方式与娱乐
Mail Cavendish — 411 m · ~5 min walk
Parc Elie Wiesel — 203 m · ~3 min walk
五分钟无线电必需品
RBC Banque Royale — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Jean Coutu — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Boni-Soir — 408 m · ~5 min walk
Namur — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
货币与货币
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use ATMs at major banks for the best rates; avoid airport currency exchange kiosks and tourist-area bureaux that charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay common in most shops, restaurants, and transit. Amex less universal.
Restaurants: 15-20% before tax. Taxis: 10-15%. Hotel porters: $2-3 per bag. Housekeeping: $3-5 per night.
吃,购物和旅行在一个预算
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee at a café or depanneur (corner store): around $2-3.
Sandwich or soup from a bakery or café: $8-12.
Poutine or a simple main at a pub or casual diner: $12-18.
Food trucks near the river and festivals; try poutine or smoked-meat sandwiches.
Provigo, Metro, and Maxi (discount chain); small depanneurs for basics.
Major shopping centres like Les Rivières or Place Laurier; budget chains include Winners and H&M.
Local bus (STLévis) single ride ~$3.50; day pass ~$7.50. From YQB airport: the RTC 57 bus into the city centre costs ~$4.
1. Buy groceries at Maxi or Super C instead of convenience stores. 2. Eat lunch specials rather than dinner. 3. Use the bus day pass if making more than two trips.
好知道 — Quebec
Type A/B · 120V
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$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 Excelsior
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · RBC Banque Royale — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Jean Coutu — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →围绕
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.
常见问题
What are the best rooms at Excelsior?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Cavendish). The central floors avoid ground-level street noise and are far enough from the roof to dodge elevator machinery hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Excelsior?
Skip rooms on floor 1 and 2 near the rear service entrance or facing Cavendish directly – traffic noise carries, especially in mornings. Ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby chatter and door slams.
Is Excelsior noisy?
Boulevard Cavendish is a busy four-lane road with heavy commuter traffic, bus routes (STM lines 162, 420), and frequent delivery trucks. The hotel is in a mixed commercial-residential strip; early-morning refuse collection is common. Ask for a courtyard room to dodge this.
Which rooms have the best views at Excelsior?
Ask for a room facing the inner courtyard or the residential side (west/northwest) away from Cavendish. You'll see the garden and the quiet suburb of Hampstead instead of six lanes of traffic. No city-skyline views here.
What are insider tips for staying at Excelsior?
1. Parking is likely free (typical of 3-star suburban Quebec hotels) – confirm when booking; a car is essential here as the hotel is a 10-min walk from the nearest metro station (Namur). 2. Late check-in is fine – the front desk staff are used to delayed arrivals from Trudeau Airport (20 mins away). Use this to request a quiet room if your booking was generic.
What time is check-in at Excelsior?
Check-in at Excelsior is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Excelsior have Wi-Fi?
Free basic 5 Mbps; premium 25 Mbps paid $7.95/day – no login portal password given at front desk
Is there a city or tourist tax at Excelsior?
3.5% lodging tax on room rate, plus a $0.30 per night provincial levy
Where can I eat cheaply near Excelsior?
Sandwich or soup from a bakery or café: $8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Excelsior?
Local bus (STLévis) single ride ~$3.50; day pass ~$7.50. From YQB airport: the RTC 57 bus into the city centre costs ~$4.
When is the best time to visit Quebec?
June and September offer reliably warm days (20-25°C) and low humidity, with manageable crowds before and after the peak July-August surge. September also holds the New France Festival, adding cultural value without excessive heat.
Quebec热门景点
💡 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.