Van Horne Suite
The luxurious Van Horne Suite is one of the most prestigious suites at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Located in a wide turret of the Riverview wing, the original wing of the Château Frontenac, the suite is facing the majestic St. Lawrence River and offers an exceptional view. It pays tribute to Sir William Cornelius Van Horne, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which commissioned the construction of the Château Frontenac.
The opulent suite is composed of a vast living room, a spacious dining room, an elegant bedroom and a luxurious marble bathroom, which includes a shower. A vast entrance hall, a powder room and a kitchenette complete the suite that can communicate with a second bedroom if necessary. The suite also features two original decorative fireplaces whose blue tiles from Delft recall Van Horne’s Dutch roots.
The decoration features masculine touches and noble materials such as leather, wood and metal. They all blend to create a warm and elegant space. Many elements throughout the suite evoke the heyday of the railways, during which which the great history of the Château Frontenac took place. The walls are decorated with posters promoting the destinations along the Canadian Pacific railway, portraits of Van Horne and pictures reminiscent of the construction of the Château Frontenac.
- LOCATION4th Floor
- BED TYPEKing bed
- GUESTS2
- ROOM SIZE1464 sq.ft. / 136 sq.m
- VIEWSt. Lawrence River
Room Amenities
- Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
- Cable television with in-room pay movies and video games
- Coffee Machine
- Safety Box
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Telephone equipped with voice-mail
- Video Check-Out
- Alarm Clock-Radio
- Refreshment Center (Fees Apply)
- Wireless High-speed Internet Connection (Fees Apply)
- Desk with halogen lamp (Upon Request)
- Humidifier (Upon Request)
- Crib (Upon Request)
- Mini Refrigerator (Upon Request & Fees Apply)
- Mattress Firming Board (Upon Request)
- Connecting Rooms (Upon Request)
- Fireplace (non-working decorative) (Upon Request)
- Rollaway Bed (Upon Request & Fees Apply)
- Butler Service (Upon Request)
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Walking Distance: 8 minutesThe Plains of Abraham, the first historical park in Canada, is a grandiose urban park, an oasis in the heart of the city where the city’s largest cultural gatherings take place. It was on the Plains of Abraham that French and English troops fought in 1759 during the famous Battle of the Plains, a decisive moment in the history of Quebec City.
Walking Distance: 16 minutesPlace Royale is where Samuel de Champlain founded the City of Québec in 1608. With buildings that combine French and British influences and the oldest stone church in North America, the square has a charm all its own.
Walking Distance: 2 minutesPetit-Champlain is one of the hottest shopping streets in Québec City, known for its boutiques featuring everything from Québec-made boots and moccasins to sculptures, jewellery, and Québec terroir products.
Walking Distance: 7 minutesThe massive stone walls encircling the Old City, the only such intact fortifications north of Mexico, recalls the history of the French and British regimes.
Walking Distance: Over an hourThe Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden sidewalk located next to the Château Frontenac, affords a stunning view of the St. Lawrence River and surrounding area. It is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year!
Walking Distance: 2 minutesSet in Old Quebec, Musée de la civilisation is a leading cultural experience for every family and a top tourist attraction for visitors on vacation. At anytime, 10 original and bold exhibitions take a fresh and often unexpected look at the human experience !
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Walking Distance: 26 minutesLocated in the heart of Old Quebec, the Notre Dame de Quebec Cathedral Basilica welcomes many visitors throughout the year. For the 350th anniversary of Notre-Dame de Québec in 2014, Rome authorized the congregation to build a Holy Door in the basilica.
Walking Distance: 7 minutesGuided tours of the Citadelle reveal over 300 years of history. Join our guides to explore this fortress—an active garrison of the Royal 22e Régiment—and delve deeply into this National Historic Site with its impressive architecture and spectacular views of the city and St. Lawrence River.
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