Tuesday, September 30, 2025

A Grand Hotel

 

This is the Chateau Frontenac hotel, one of the grand railway hotels built by the Canadian Pacific Railways in the late 1800s. It was built in 1893 and sits at the edge of the upper old Quebec City and looks down across this wide boardwalk to the St Lawrence River. There are over 600 rooms in the hotel which is a designated historic site.

16 comments:

Sharon said...

Wow, that is simply incredible and so beautiful. Imagine trying to manage a place that large.

Revrunner said...

That's a whole lot of beds to be made. Imagine the daily laundry load!

Anvilcloud said...

I just mentioned that hotel in a comment today.

Bill said...

What an amazing hotel, it's absolutely beautiful and huge.

Taken For Granted said...

What a grand hotel. I would imagine it is now used for many conventions as they have the facilities for a large number of people. Those railroad hotels added spots of splendor and comfort to the countryside.

Michelle said...

Wow, this is beautiful!

Andrew said...

I remember a couple of these grand hotels in western Canada, but this one might outdo them.

Iris Flavia said...

Wow, how come I never heard of this before- thank you, RedPat, this is amazing! Beautiful. Will you do a tour sometime and share pics from the interior? I found a few online, pretty stunning.

Terra said...

I have wanted to stay at the Chateau ever since my parents stayed there. I love the architecture and beauty and romantic vibes.

Stefan Jansson said...

Grand it is.

eileeninmd said...

Yes, it is grand! Take care, have a great day!

s.c said...

It has quite a castle-like appearance. It must be quite a hassle to manage such a large hotel.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Great building! Are you okay yet?

William Kendall said...

It is a magnificent building.

Jenn Jilks said...

Isn't it something?!

21 Wits said...

I have heard of this, and it's magnificent and so commanding!