Great location inside the walls of Old Quebec City and within walking distance of all major new city sites.

Great rooms, bed, continental bkfst.

I spent three very enjoyable nights at Manior d'Auteuil. The location (just inside the walls) was excellent: everything in Vielle Quebec within easy walking distance.

I had a room on the ground floor, at the rear: extraordinarily quiet.

The room itself was well-furnished, spotless as was the well-eqipped bath (no mistaking this for a luxurious, chic boutique hotel - but all the basics are well in place).

A free internet computer was welcome.

And best of all, the staff was unfailingly helpful - and actually seemed anxious to help.

(Quebec City itself was already being inundated by tourists: the 400th anniversary. It can only get worse.)

We (my wife and I and two daughters) stayed her for three nights en route from Toronto to New York, as we planned to get a couple of days skiing at Mont Sainte Anne. The hotel is perfectly situated on the edge of the charming old town, with views over the Parliament building. We had two first floor suites including the one used by Edith Piaf: these were real art deco trasures and the bathroom was larger than many hotel rooms I have stayed in. The management was extremely helpful and the buffet breakfast, included in the price, wasn't lavish in its variety but was good and plentiful. This is a perfect base for exploring Quebec City - although the hotel has no bar or restaurant it is just round the corner from many good ones, including the Parmesan Italian restaurant, which at first sight looks like a 1970s cliche but has such excellent food (including home cured Prosciutto) and switched-on service that we ate there on all three evenings!

The one blemish was the fact that the hot water ran out after half a bath. I don't know if Mme Piaf was given to skiing, but if she had returned from a day on the slopes to a bathful which wouldn't cover even her slight frame, I doubt she would have come back. The first time was forgivable but, when it happened the second afternoon as well, I did get a little cross. However it was just an oversight and they were sincere in their apologies, and this shouldn't be allowed to tarnish a truly excellent hotel.

The accomodation was in a good location for exploring the upper town, near the fort and city walls. On arrival we were offered a choice of two rooms and both were great, opted for the smaller room at the top of the house at it was more cosy given the cold weather.

Room was clean, tidy and well furnished. The atmosphere was very relaxed and homely, with the owner going out of their way to assist us planning activities for our stay and recommending good restaurants. Also he helped us book our next accomodation in Montreal and got us a really good rate.

Would definitely go back if visiting Qubec again.