Fodor's Expert Review Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

In this landmark building, perked up with some sleek and well-integrated modern touches, the public rooms—from the cozy and elegant Bar 1608 to the 700-seat ballroom reminiscent of the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles—are all opulent; guest rooms are just as elegantly furnished, like minichâteaux, with cream, gold, and green touches. There are more than two dozen suites. This hotel is a tourist attraction in its own right, so the lobby can be quite busy. Reserve well in advance, especially from late June to mid-October. The hotel's chef, Hugo Coudurier, now heads the flagship restaurant, Le Champlain, which was extensively and luxuriously renovated, along with all the hotel's other restaurants and bars.