Ambassadeur Hotel  

In Beauport on Quebec City's north shore, steps from the Saint Lawrence River and a short drive to Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls. The 3-star, family-friendly hotel sits at 3401 Bd Sainte-Anne, roughly 20.6 km (12.8 mi) from Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. airport and minutes from local attractions and transit.

Recently renovated rooms (145 total) blend practical comfort with simple style. Expect balconies or terraces on many rooms, mini-fridges, coffee makers, satellite/plasma TVs and en suite bathrooms with shower/tub combos. Choose double or king beds and tweak climate with individually controlled A/C and heating. Wedding services and accessible rooms are available.

A full-service spa offers massages and body treatments, plus a hair salon for quick touch-ups. Stay active in the health club or unwind in the indoor heated pool with a kids' area, hot tub, sauna and spa tub. Tour desk, laundry/dry cleaning and free self-parking keep things easy. Wake up to river-breeze mornings from your balcony.

4000 sq ft of event space and multiple meeting rooms (11 total) make this a solid pick for conferences and weddings. Complimentary wireless/high-speed internet, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and on-site dry cleaning help business travelers stay on schedule.

An on-site bar & grill serves breakfast, with a daily buffet to kick-start the day and à la carte lunch and dinner options. A coffee shop/cafe keeps things casual and caffeinated between meetings or sightseeing.