Title: Le Saint-Vallier - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Le Saint-Vallier

Hotel in Québec City, near Château Frontenac

## Photo gallery for Le Saint-Vallier

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Close to Château Frontenac and Quebec City Convention Center, Le Saint-Vallier provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Popular amenities

- Free WiFi
- Laundry

## Room options

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### Deluxe Penthouse, Garden View

### Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

2 bedrooms

- 800 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Large Twin Beds

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## About the area

Old Quebec, a neighborhood in Québec City, is home to Le Saint-Vallier. Montmorency Falls and Parc de l'Artillerie reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Aquarium of Quebec and Terrasse Dufferin Slides. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Quebec City Convention Center or Vidéotron Centre. 

[Visit our Québec City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Quebec-City.dx180017)

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1116 Rue Saint-Vallier E, Québec, QC, G1K 3K7

### What's nearby

- Hôtel-Dieu de Québec \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- Quebec City Town Hall \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Théâtre Capitole \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Quartier Petit Champlain \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- Château Frontenac \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km

### Getting around

- Quebec Palace Station - 3 min walk
- Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) - 25 min drive

### Restaurants

- ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
- ‪Café La Maison Smith - ‬5 min walk
- ‪Maison Livernois - ‬6 min walk
- ‪Légende - ‬3 min walk
- ‪Entrecôte Saint-Jean - ‬6 min walk

## About this property

### Le Saint-Vallier

Hotel near Château Frontenac

Close to Quebec City Convention Center and Quartier Petit Champlain, Le Saint-Vallier provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks at this hotel include:

- Smoke-free premises and a TV in the lobby

Room features

All guestrooms at Le Saint-Vallier include amenities such as free WiFi. 

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- No onsite parking available

### Things to do

- TV in common areas

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator

### Accessibility

- No elevator

### More

- Communal living room
- Smoking not allowed

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Access code, private entrance

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property Registration Number 2026-10-06, 172023

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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