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Maison du Fort
Average price*: $127 (CAD159) (year-round)

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“Maison du Fort is the cat's meow!!”

Maison du Fort

Jul 8, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

I spent 6 nights at the Maison Du Fort, the first week of July for the 400th Celebration, and I was thrilled!!! Firstly, Madame Marielle Roy, the proprietress, is a true treasure and genuine pleasure to meet. Warm, friendly, full of suggestions on what to do, where to go, and where to eat. She makes absolutely certain that you will have an excellent time in her city, and be comfortable in her home, which when you first walk into, will feel like it is also your home. I felt like I was staying with family. Mme and her staff take great pride in this home, and it shows.

The hotel has a definite feline theme to it. Mme. Roy has 2 house cats. They are so adorable and friendly. In fact, they are so quiet, you may think they are part of the decor, until you see one of them move. My room (#8) was bedecked like a kitty corner. The half dozen pictures in my room are of cats and the little plaque on the room door had a cat on it too. The room looked exactly as it is pictured on the website, in fact, all of the rooms (or the ones I managed to peep into) did.

My room was charming, well decorated, and absolutely spotless, as was the entire hotel!! The room, although what many would consider on the small side, was perfect for me as a solo female traveler. I had enough room to move, store my bags, and relax, and there was adequate lighting. My bed was comfortable with good linens and pillows, and provided me each night with a good rest. The bathroom, again very small by many standards, but pristine, decorated like a bathroom you'd have in your home. I found the shower a little tight, but it had good hot water and water pressure.

My room faced a mostly quiet side street, where the sun greeted me every morning through my window, which opened and closed easily to the fire escape, where I would sit in the morning to eat the wonderful pastries Mme set out for breakfast.

My room was not air conditioned, but the room was very comfortable. Just turn on the fan or open the window and feel the breeze. I slept with my windows open every night. It was quiet, cool, and I felt safe. There is no TV or phone in the room. I loved it! Why look at TV when Quebec City is right at your feet? I got to enjoy peace and quiet, and totally relax. The hotel does however, have free wireless internet. It worked great, always available and a good signal strength.

As for the location, it's superb, in the heart of Old Quebec. The Maison is conveniently located on Rue St. Geneviève in Old Quebec, a couple blocks away from the Chateau Frontenac and the St. Lawrence River. A few blocks in another direction are Rue St. Louis and Rue St. Jean, which have good shopping and great dining. The situation of the hotel is one of its many assets. So after a day of sightseeing and puttering around you can quickly come back for a nap, to freshen up, to drop some shopping bags off, or to run back for something you forgot.

Parking isn't at the hotel itself, but a short walk away. (ask Marielle which garage to use, it can save you a few dollars. ) Unless you are leaving the city, don't bother trying to drive, just leave your car there. The best way go see QC is by foot.

Do not miss this hotel!!! If you do, then you'll miss out on one of the best things in Quebec. I know where I'll be staying whenever I'm in town.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Hostess, Location, Decor, Breakfast
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
queenices's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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“A wonderful small hotel!”

Maison du Fort

Jul 8, 2008

We loved this hotel! It is a perfect location to walk to most attractions and it is on a quiet street. If you go and you have difficulty with steps, request a lower floor as there are no elevators and the top floors require several flights of steps to reach.Some rooms are large, others small and the bathrooms are small but very clean. We enjoyed the coffee, tea and select pasteries each morning. We brought this to our room on trays provided. The owners are always helpful and we all felt like family. I would highly recommend this small, clean hotel. It has three stars in the rating system.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location and cleanliness
    • Disliked — small bathrooms and no air conditioning
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Nancy065's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 25, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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“Great location, our home away from home”

Maison du Fort

5 of 5 stars
Kingston, Ontairo
Jul 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We found Hotel Maison du Fort through Tripadvisor, and noticed that it was very highly-rated. The webpage is excellent and gives a true representation.

We stayed in Room 9 and also in Room 5, which included a table and chairs in a bay window. Both rooms were well looked-after, clean and nicely furnished, with comfortable beds.

Our hostess Marielle was friendly and informative, and hosted a nice breakfast on the main floor each morning. She gave us lots of hints to help us navigate the city.

The location is excellent, a few short steps from the Dufferin Terrace. Be sure to walk uphill towards the Citadelle, for a truly majestic view of Quebec City and the mighty St. Lawrence river, even better than the view from the Terrace. Everything in the old city is nearby, which we appreciated as we'd travelled by train. The streets in this area are quiet, and there is no traffic noise to disturb a good night's sleep.

We would recommend this as a great place to stay when visiting Quebec City!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
TrainTraveller24's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 06, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“What a wonderful stay!”

Maison du Fort

Jun 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Mme Marielle Roy, the owner of Maison Du Fort has done an incredible job of creating a wonderful little inn experience for her guests when visiting Quebec. Her inn is exceedingly charming, as she is herself. Not a detail is missed, down to the battenburg lace shower curtain. If you like cats, request room 5, since the decor has a cat theme! Room 5 is spacious and cheery and has a lovely little sitting area by one of the windows. The bed was firm but not too firm, very comfortable. The mini breakfast consisting of delicious baked goods, juice and coffee/tea is served downstairs in the breakfast room, on top of a piano. Tres elegante!! She also is most generous with allowing guests to befriend her two cats, who are both also quite lovely. I will definitely go back someday! Maison Du Fort, as one would guess by it's name, is located on a quiet street very near the Citadelle, and within a couple blocks of the Fairmont's Chateau Frontenac, so essentially it is perfectly located.
As for Quebec itself, it's charming, beautiful, friendly to tourists, and full of history. But when you pack, remember that Quebec is pretty far north and pretty hilly, so bring a warm jacket, or a rain jacket, and some good walking shoes! Also, while there, be sure to visit the Lowes revolving restaurant to get a spectacular view of the entire city. It's beautiful!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything!
    • Disliked — A few stairs to get inside and up a flight to our room. Would not be good for the very frail.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
natasha's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 23, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Great Location”

Maison du Fort

4 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
May 8, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Stayed 4 nights at the Maison du Fort in late April. We had booked Room 11 at the very top of the stairs (2 bedrooms, bath, and kitchenette). Nice view over the roof tops of the Chateau and the mountains in the distance. Another of our party moved to the front room on the first floor after finding that the stair climbing proved too much for him. Depending on which room you get you can have a small room and rather small bathroom. Room 11 at the top of the stairs was a nice size, but the bathroom may prove to be rather small for some folks. Our friend on the first floor loved his accommodations, nice size room and bathroom. Each of the rooms had a television set. I don't believe there is AC, although we wouldn't have needed it in April. Breakfast was more than enough for me: coffee, tea, juice, yogurt, fruit, baked goods. No, it wasn't a hot sit down breakfast or "gourmet", but a good start to the day. The breakfast room is rather small, but trays are provided so that you can take your breakfast to your room should you wish.
Overall, I loved the place. I thought it was very pretty, bright, clean, quiet (we were not there at the height of the tourist season), nice furnishings, and very well located.
Marielle, our hostess, is the best asset. She is very friendly, inviting, warm, and helpful. I would recommend this inn and I would stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Hostess, Location, Cleanliness, Ambiance
    • Disliked — Small Breakfast Room
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ConnieSimps's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 30, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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21 ave Ste-Genevieve, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4B1, Canada