The rooms are ok. Some have terrible views like at the the other walls of the hotel. Has a nice history display in the basement and its right on the coast so its a good view. The funicular right in front of it goes down to the coastKravenHead wrote: ↑ Interesting advice..... First off one seriously cannot compare Fairmont Frontenac to an airport Holiday Inn.
Also, its going to be 80$ in taxi costs round trip from Ancienne Lorette to Old Quebec (pray there is no traffic/congestion).
If anyone is looking for a less expensive and closer alternative best stay on Laurier street in ST-Foy and be way closer to Old Quebec, malls and restaurants.
Heck Its also 1 direct bus (the 801) to Old Quebec if visitors don't want to drive.
Stay 2 nights in Quebec City, get $75 GC
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- thesubmitter
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- thesubmitter
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I will add,thesubmitter wrote: ↑ Quebec city is a lot like Ottawa but a bit nicer.
Ile d’orleans
The falls
Ste anne canyon a lot of fun (the actual climbing/activities)
Whale watching nearby
Touristic areas (Fort etc…) see the goat
Good independant trendy restaurants (not in the tourist area)
Galerie de capital mall is good
Aquarium ( i havent been but its good apparently)
Bora bora indoor water park
Siberia station spa
You only neee English , the city caters to tourists. I speak french well but I like making them speaking English
-the free/cheap ferry right just across the river is a nice way to get good views
-also the lower town (at the bottom of the funicular) is pretty cute
- KravenHead
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Unless am mistaken most rooms have been, or are in the process of, being renovated. Their website posts pictures of all rooms.thesubmitter wrote: ↑ The rooms are ok. Some have terrible views like at the the other walls of the hotel. Has a nice history display in the basement and its right on the coast so its a good view. The funicular right in front of it goes down to the coast
Its a historical site, the location, the views, the service etc... sure beats looking out the window and seeing the ass end of a 737.
- Daijoubu
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There are other hotels in the old Quebec for half the price within walking distance of the historical site however, no need to go as far as the airport or Levis
- csauve87
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Hello,
Does anyone know what the participating stores are for the $75 dollar gift card?
Does anyone know what the participating stores are for the $75 dollar gift card?
Genuinely,
Mr. Hungry Services
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Why do they teach Parisian French in Canada as a second language? I learned English at school as a second language and it was US/Canadian English, not UK English. Similar to when I learned Spanish at school as a third language, it was Mexican Spanish, not Spain Spanish.blindemboss wrote: ↑ Just remember Quebecois french is a bit different from Parisian french (the type likely taught in grade school).
I was able to book a hotel in Paris on the phone, but couldn't understand what a store owner was saying to me in Quebec.
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- Poutinesauce
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I agree staying on Boul. Laurier is a good choice, if you can find an affordable room.KravenHead wrote: ↑ Interesting advice..... First off one seriously cannot compare Fairmont Frontenac to an airport Holiday Inn.
Also, its going to be 80$ in taxi costs round trip from Ancienne Lorette to Old Quebec (pray there is no traffic/congestion).
If anyone is looking for a less expensive and closer alternative best stay on Laurier street in ST-Foy and be way closer to Old Quebec, malls and restaurants.
Heck Its also 1 direct bus (the 801) to Old Quebec if visitors don't want to drive.
Uber is also an option for moving around.
And I believe that there is now a bus line going from the airport into the city proper. That might also help.
Another reason why I like this area in L'Ancienne Laurette is that if you want to buy supplies or groceries, right in that area, there is a Walmart, Super C, and Maxi essentially side by side. It's super convenient.
Although now there is a Walmart in Place Laurier that replaced the Target.
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There are a lot of options in between the ass of a 737 and chateau frontenac, but the the fairmont location is top notchKravenHead wrote: ↑ Unless am mistaken most rooms have been, or are in the process of, being renovated. Their website posts pictures of all rooms.
Its a historical site, the location, the views, the service etc... sure beats looking out the window and seeing the ass end of a 737.
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just in time, planning to make my bookings for late September
- blindemboss
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I'm not sure the technical differences between the two. Perhaps there is no difference from a textbook perspective.JEDI Force wrote: ↑ Why do they teach Parisian French in Canada as a second language? I learned English at school as a second language and it was US/Canadian English, not UK English. Similar to when I learned Spanish at school as a third language, it was Mexican Spanish, not Spain Spanish.
But from what I've been told, Quebecois french is more slang. It's still french but slightly modified with it's own localized flavour.
- Daijoubu
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I wouln't call Parisien French standard either lol, the normalised, more standardished french is neither.
There's actually more anglicism in France's french than QC's but QC French have a lot of archaic words and expressions.
There's actually more anglicism in France's french than QC's but QC French have a lot of archaic words and expressions.
- eforblue
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Is this $75 per room or per booking? If I have book 3 double bedrooms for 2 nights. Do I get 3 of the $75 gift cards?
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According to Parisians, Quebecois French sounds more "rustic" or "country" style, whatever that means.
- olav61
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According to one U Laval French language professor (and native Québecois) I know, the Québecois dialect is descendant of the first settlers' Normandy French dialect, a time before modern French. You're not expected to understand it: a simple modern French "Pardon?" and they will switch to standard French.blindemboss wrote: ↑ I'm not sure the technical differences between the two. Perhaps there is no difference from a textbook perspective.
But from what I've been told, Quebecois french is more slang. It's still french but slightly modified with it's own localized flavour.
I know two people who grew up in France, native French speakers, who say it is difficult for them to follow/understand Québecois. It is a fashion of the modern French speakers to be dismissive of the "colonial" speakers: but standard American English is no less English than British English --why the hate? I think a future (maybe even the next) confident generation of Québecois will bring their historical French dialect into vogue.
Edi: Well, no need to make guesses when you can have others guess for you : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_French
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Has anyone received the email from hello? I've booked 2 days ago and I haven't received anything yet. I'm worried I won't receive the the gift card in time for my travel.
- CALITSLA
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Wow this thread has got me thinking of planning a trip...
But pardon my question family is still hesitant about staying in hotels, I'm sure they're doing a good job of sanitation etc. Any tips from those who have recently stayed at hotels/BnB etc?
But pardon my question family is still hesitant about staying in hotels, I'm sure they're doing a good job of sanitation etc. Any tips from those who have recently stayed at hotels/BnB etc?
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There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again. (Bush)
There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again. (Bush)
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We've been recently. TBH, it's a thrust relation. That doesn't prevent me from washing and disinfeting my hands frequently. I rather do too much over not enough. I only have my first dose plus have a young kid.
Pourquoi pas?
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I'm all about those thrust relations as well.
- CALITSLA
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Thanks, my Fam would probably go crazy lol Lysol the entire room, bring their own sheets to top up the bed, I assume the bigger chains like Marriott may do a better job at this.
"Coach is the spirit airways of bags" [user Apkesh) 😂😂
There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again. (Bush)
There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again. (Bush)
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"We don’t have a single documented case of covid-19 transmission from surfaces. Not one."
We are over-cleaning in response to covid-19
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