Grab lunch at one of the city's best kept secrets
by Jefie about Le Charles Baillarge
Why this restaurant isn't always filled to the brim at lunch time is beyond me, except for the fact that for some reason, no one really thinks about eating there. The Charles Baillarge is located on the first floor of the Clarendon hotel, in the heart of the old city. Dating back to 1870, the Clarendon is one of the city's most historic and charming hotels. The Charles Baillarge offers an international fine cuisine table d'hote, and if you go at lunch time, you can have a soup, main course, dessert and coffee for under $15 - it really is one of the best deals in the old city! Service can be kind of slow, but unless you're in a hurry you'll probably enjoy having more time to soak up the atmosphere of the place.
On a different note, the adjacent lounge is one of the best places in the city for those who enjoy listening to jazz music. There are live shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, starting at 8:00 pm. The curry chicken salad is excellent, and so is the rib steak.
Great!
by A TripAdvisor Member
Great location for checking out Old Quebec. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Lucked out with some jazz on a weeknite in October even though we had been told that at this time of year, jazz was on weekends only. Tours outside Quebec City were made through the staff; breakfast was quite good - again, good service and no rush to our late, leisurely breakfasts. Lucked out again when we asked for - and got - a room with two beds instead of the one bed which my sister and I had paid for.
Wonderful Stay
by A TripAdvisor Member
Good location to all the main sightseeing spots in the old town. It is just located across from the city hall. Receptionits are very helpful and kind. The room is a little small and cold although they offer to change the room. The bathroom has a jacuzzi and the room has a nice view. It is good to have jacuzzi after coming back from sightseeing in the cold winter. The parking lot is located in the basement.
Overall, I recommend this hotel.
Excellent Location
by TripAdvisor Member barryjohnsmith
The hotel is right in the heart of Quebec City. Staff and fridnly and efficient. Free internet access and valet car parking. Good breakfast buffet. Excellent jazz bar too. On the downside, the rooms were slightly on the small side, and were bland and slightly dark. But overall, good value for money.
Excellent Location, Service and Breakfast
by A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed at the Clarendon from December 24 to December 28, 2005. The location of this hotel could not be better. Although the rooms are small (we stayed in a room with sitting area which had a view on the inside courtyard and, consequently, brick walls), it is very clean. Moreover, the staff is courteous, the service excellent, and the buffet breakfast is a steal at $9 per person when reserved with the room. There is also an exercice room, which my husband used every morning, and a spa on the premises.
As we spent Christmas day at the hotel, we made reservations for the Chrismas Buffet Dinner. The food was excellent and the choice plentiful.
I would certainly stay at the Clarendon again. The location is perfect and the price is right, i.e. $146 Canadian for a room with sitting area and $164 with buffet breakfast for two.
Classy and Convenient
by A TripAdvisor Member
Where to begin, we celebrated our first anniversary at Clarendon,we were welcomed by complementary wine chilled and glasses and delicious chocolates,a beautiful water view room ,we did switch rms immediately to a smoking room and they were fine with that we were moved right away,so call ahead let them know what your special occasion is, the rm excellent,classy,clean,prompt friendly service,staff are mostly bilingual and very resoursefull with suggestions and directions,the room was warm,the beds are very comfty,you regulate your own room temperature,and by far the most convenient route walking distance anywhere, the meals more then we could eat and a great variety. They offer Spa treatments at reasonable rates the spa rooms are clean and up to date, its more then a hotel its an experience.This Hotel is so beautiful just walking in the lobby you feel as sense of ownership pride. ENJOY IT! for all it has we did !!
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