We couldn’t have asked for a better location! The suite itself is airy and bright. It is spotlessly clean throughout. Although there isn’t a freezer, the fridge was sufficient for our 5-night stay. The bed is very comfortable. There are all the essential amenities you will need and Julie left some brochures to look through, too. Our favourite part was the windows in the kitchen! After a busy day out, we’d pull up the chairs to the windows and enjoy a glass of wine watching the people walking through the intersection and City Hall. The fountain at City Hall was beautiful to watch in the evenings as well. The location is easy to find and if you get lost when wandering the streets in upper or lower Quebec City, just ask someone to direct you to the Frontenac as you are a block from it. There is construction going on in front of the Notre-Dame de Quebec, a long block away, but you don’t hear it at all. You’ll hear the pleasant sounds of people below the suite talking and walking along the streets. Parking instructions were easy.
The Funiculaire du Vieux-Quebec and Dufferin Terrace behind the Frontenac are 5 minutes away. The Dufferin Terrace has a great view of the water, and if you have time, check out the tour below the boardwalk. The info booth on the Dufferin Terrace is where you book tickets. The Parliament Buildings (free tour, book ahead), is a 10-minute leisurely walk away. And La Citadelle de Quebec is along the same walk although if you want a tour, you may have to book ahead. The information centre for tour buses, maps and information about current events is 5 minutes away. We found the people in Quebec City very helpful and interesting. We did try to speak a bit of French and they usually responded in English, recognizing that our accents weren’t local. We found this most gracious. You’ll love this location, the hosts, the food and all there is to see in Old Quebec City. It was our first visit and if we were to return to Quebec City, we would stay at Julie’s again!