HOTEL & SUITES LE DAUPHIN QUEBEC, Quebec City

The hotel sits right off Highway 40, placing it in a convenient but car-dependent zone. Old Québec is a 10-15 minute drive, and the free summer shuttle (9:30am-5pm, June 24-September 4) provides direct access. Université Laval is 9 km away, and the large Galeries de la Capitale shopping centre and Place Fleur de Lys (4 km) are nearby. Several quick-service restaurants (Burger King, McDonald's, plus local spots like Cecile et Ramone and La Voie Maltee) are within 1 km. Because the hotel is next to the highway and in an industrial section, a car or the shuttle is needed for visiting tourist attractions. The free bus pass offered for stays of 2+ nights can also be used for city buses.

Rooms are generously sized and include practical in-room amenities: a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, plus a flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player. All rooms feature air conditioning, heating, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Some suites offer a 2-person spa bath or a therapeutic bathtub. Family rooms are available with configurations like a king bed plus a queen Murphy bed, or a king bed plus queen and twin beds. Rooms without an external window face the indoor pool area, which can be noisier and darker. Road-facing rooms are well-insulated with double glazing, making them quiet. The hotel does not have connecting rooms, but requests for proximity can be noted.

Breakfast is served as a buffet with hot items (eggs, sausages, waffles), cold options, breads, pastries, and beverages. The breakfast room can get very busy, so arriving early helps avoid queues. There is no on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner, but several quick-service restaurants are within a short walk (Cecile et Ramone, La Voie Maltee, Burger King, McDonald's, and Saladshop). The lobby offers 24/7 self-serve machines with espresso, cappuccino, hot chocolate, juice, and water-all free and available for takeaway.

The indoor heated pool is open year-round from 9am to 9pm. Access requires a reservation at the front desk, with 30-minute slots per room per day and a maximum of 10 people per slot. The pool area includes a water playground and splash pad, making it popular with families. The fitness centre is free to use. For children, a kids' indoor play room and outdoor play equipment (board games, kids' outdoor play equipment) are available. The pool area can be noisy for adjacent rooms, and the pool itself is compact but manageable with the capacity limit.

Free private parking is available on site with no reservation needed, including accessible parking and electric vehicle charging stations. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. A free guest laundry room with soap and softener is provided. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, currency exchange, and an ATM on site. There is no airport or cruise-port shuttle, but the hotel can arrange a taxi. Pets are allowed for a $20 plus tax nightly fee, and the property supplies pet bowls and bedding. Other services include a minimarket on site, vending machines, and access to a business centre, meeting rooms, and fax/photocopying (additional charge). The hotel is wheelchair accessible via elevator.