AUBERGE AUX DEUX LIONS, Quebec City

Auberge aux Deux Lions is on Boulevard René-Lévesque Est in the Centre-Ville district, only a 10-minute walk from the Grand Theater and less than 15 minutes on foot to the Quebec City Convention Centre. Cartier Street, lined with shops and restaurants, is a short walk away. The property is a 15-minute walk from the Fontaine de Tourny and around 20 minutes from the Fortifications of Quebec. Palace Station (VIA Rail) is a 2 km walk or quick drive, and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is a 7-minute drive (11 minutes by car). For getting around, bus stops are very nearby, and a 3-day bus pass is available for stays of 3+ nights. The well-trafficked main road can be noisy, so quieter rooms are advisable.

The inn offers double and family rooms, including Superior Triple, Loft (one double + three single beds), Superior Family (one double + three single beds), and Deluxe rooms with balcony or stone wall. All rooms have private bathrooms with a shower and hairdryer; some have bathtubs. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, heating, soundproofing, a work desk, and a private entrance. Several rooms feature a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and tea/coffee making facilities; shared kitchenettes are also available. Some rooms have a sofa, a seating area, or a balcony. Note that certain rooms are compact, and the hotel has no elevator, requiring stair access. A baby cot can be provided upon request.

There is no breakfast included or on-site dining, but guests have access to a shared kitchen and kitchenettes in some rooms. A coffee house on site, shared lounge, and picnic area provide casual spots to eat. For meals, the surrounding neighbourhood offers numerous restaurants and cafés within a short walk, including Bachir (Lebanese, 1 block away), Euphorie Express, Freshii, Les Delices Tandoori, and many others on Cartier Street. A supermarket (IGA) and a Metro grocery are also nearby for self-catering.

There is no spa, pool, hot tub, or fitness centre on-site. The inn provides a garden, outdoor furniture, a terrace, and a shared lounge/TV area. Board games and puzzles, as well as an indoor play area, are available for family entertainment. For outdoor activities, the Plains of Abraham and Battlefields Park are a 10-12 minute walk away. Ski storage is available free of charge, and Centre de Plein Air ski lifts are accessible by car (40 minutes).