HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS QUEBEC CITY-SAINTE FOY BY IHG, Quebec City

The hotel sits in a suburban area with direct highway access but is also walkable - the Aquarium of Québec is 10 minutes on foot and Via Rail Sainte-Foy station is 10 minutes walk away. Several restaurants are within 0.5 km, including Baton Rouge and Michelangelo. Driving into Old Québec takes about 15-20 minutes, though ongoing construction until 2027 has removed the frontage road, creating confusing detours and heavy machinery noise from 6:30AM. A bus stop two minutes from the hotel (bus #25) runs directly to Old Québec, making a car-free visit easier. The neighbourhood otherwise is safe and practical for families or business travellers.

Rooms are recently renovated and feel fresh, with parquet floors, comfortable beds, and USB charging ports. Each comes with a refrigerator, coffee maker, ironing facilities, and free toiletries. Suite options add a kitchenette, a large living room with a queen-size pull-out sofa bed, and two 42-inch HDTVs. Bathrooms have glass showers only - request a bathtub at booking if preferred. The heating system can be difficult to adjust in some rooms, and road-facing units may pick up construction noise. Light sleepers should pack earplugs or request an interior-facing room. Corridor noise can be noticeable, but overall the accommodation is spacious, quiet enough for families and business use, and well equipped for a comfortable stay.

Breakfast is included for all and features a rotating selection of scrambled or hard-boiled eggs, two types of sausages, bacon, pancakes or a pancake machine, cinnamon buns, baked beans, breakfast potatoes, yogurt, cereal, and fruit. It operates from early morning until 9:30AM - early closure on weekends means sleeping past that will leave you without the meal. The dining area has outdoor patio seating and a gas fireplace, though construction noise and dust affect the outdoor area. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, but several dining options are within a 0.5km walk. The lobby has a small mini-store for snacks and drinks. The breakfast is consistently noted as good and full, providing a solid start for the day.

The fitness centre offers enough equipment for a light workout and is available around the clock. The hot tub is open daily from 9AM to 10PM and is well maintained. There is no swimming pool, indoor or outdoor. The property has outdoor furniture and a terrace for relaxing, but ongoing construction limits the outdoor ambience - noise and dust are present during working hours. These facilities suit a short practical stay rather than a leisure resort experience.

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service, currency exchange, and express check-in/out - useful for early arrivals or late departures. Luggage storage is free, allowing exploration before check-in. Daily housekeeping is not automatic; request it at the front desk if needed. Laundry service is available (dry cleaning at extra cost). The business centre offers fax/photocopying and meeting facilities for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout and reliable for work and streaming. Parking includes free outdoor spots and paid indoor access (for general cars and EVs). Other services include safety deposit boxes, key card access, and a pet basket/bowls. The hotel is accessible with a lift, facilities for disabled guests, and accessible parking.