My stay at Fairmont Le Château Montebello was 100% fantastic!!! My family and I went for my…read morebrother's big birthday, a place where they all had been 11 years before. Didn't know what to expect with the world's largest log cabin, but it was a visit I would recommend for anyone seeking to enjoy 5-star service level in a extremely beautiful, historic facility that allows you to go "off the grid" and appreciate the analog recreational activities that this hyperfast digital world tries to crowd out of your bandwidth. From the moment entering the main gate diving through the forest, you recognize this massive western red cedar log cabin château will be something different, and nothing like my original preconception that it would be like the Biltmore in Ashville. Entering into the stupendous great hall lobby with stone central fireplaces at its core, no matter how tall and majestic, Le Château Montebello immerses you in a cozy, human scale. My room, with period-design furnishings, log wall, and window facing a green courtyard and glimpse of the Ottawa River, reminded me of my childhood Adirondack and Appalachian vacations decades ago. The bright, updated, modern, sleek bathroom however kept with the times. Should you need it, there was wifi and TV, but my focus was to allow myself to break away from the outside world, taking advantage of time with my family and what this true resort had to offer. Every day started with their amazing breakfast buffet, included with our room, that provided wonderful freshly prepared food, including local specialties. We regularly sat in the windowed section with its river view. During the day I took advantage of what the hotel included with my room - so many different options to spend your time: a spectacular indoor pool hall with hot tubs and sauna, a gym, a bike, an outdoor pool and hot tub, plus (my favorite) the mini golf course. (My real golfer family, who also played a round on their main golf course, laughed about it until they experienced it was tougher than it looked, but all around fun and perfect for kids of all ages!) Note - There are board games in the great hall, everything that will make a memorable experience for a family with kids. You'll notice throughout the hotel people walking around in the Château's white guest robes, given the many amenities to help you relax. Did take advantage of a massage at the spa (an extra charge), which really enabled any stress that I had to melt away. Must add, outstanding staff!!! They did everything to make this trip incredibly special. I wanted to give a surprise photo of my brother and me on his special birthday, which landed on a Saturday, and the only place nearby with an instant photo printing service was in Papineauville, but I didn't have access to the car. Understanding my predicament, the concierge arranged the hotel van take me there to make it happen! (Again, big thank you, guys!!!) The hotel offers wonderful events as well. The two I enjoyed were food related (of course): exhibit of wonderful local food businesses, which allowed delicious tastings and a filming of a finale of a Quebec TV's MasterChef Junior kid cooking competition. Every night, we met up at Bar "Le Foyer" in the great hall. allowing us time to together to appreciate the experience. We also had several dinners at the Château's various restaurants, as well as a lunch there outdoor. (Will separately review dinners at their Aux Chantignoles and The Grill BBQ and lunch at Le Riverain. Check out all my other Montebello food-related and outdoor activity reviews, too!) Come expecting to be transported to a way enjoying the quality of life disconnected to today's attention-grabbing, frenetic world and connected to those more simple, time-tested pleasures that endure and provide a well-deserved reprieve. Everything about my stay with my family provided one of those incredible memories of a lifetime! Cannot more highly recommend Fairmont Le Château Montebello!!!

TLDR - Chateau Montebello is luxurious and pricey, yet I find it a good value for a staycation if…read moreyou can make use of the many outdoor and indoor activities, most are included in the resort experience fees. It might be too costly if all you want is to relax, eat well and watch TV. The Chateau Montebello is a loghouse hotel with a gigantic fireplace right in the middle of the hotel. Many Medieval style chandeliers are hung in the lobby. The atmosphere is unreal. While it is more rustic than modern, I personally found this lobby beyond compare. Hotel Room We stayed in a room in the Frontenac wing. The room was a good size for 2 people. The pictures on the website correctly reflected the furnishing of the room and the bathroom. In terms of complaints, I wished the TV would allow casting of videos from my phone, but I guessed the hotel management wanted people to rent on-demand movies from them instead. Recreation Facilities The hotel is full of recreational activities. The sport building is free of charges to hotel guests. There are many outdoor activities, too, but because we visited in winter, we didn't get to experience them. The indoor swimming pool is a must visit. The swimming pool is in a separate sport building. There is an underground tunnel connecting the main loghouse and the sport building, so that guests can travel between the hotel and the pool in warmth in winter. The pool is approximately 12 meters long and 5 lanes wide. I think it is the biggest hotel swimming pool I have ever swam. I found the water very clean. The female changeroom was more functional than luxurious. There were many lockers and 2 showers with shower gel, shampoo and conditioner provided. We had to obtain the bath towels from the pool frontdesk, however. Services The services were impeccable. The reception desk was courteous, efficient, and I had to command them for being especially patient with us English speakers. Room services was quick. The lobby bar carried good selections. The fireplace was constantly burning. Overall Chateau Montebello is more of a resort than a hotel. The overall offering is well worth the hefty prices, if you could make use of the many recreational offerings. The dining options are very useful in the winter, because many places in the village are closed in winter.

This place is adorable and the people are so incredibly kind. I did my first reservation via phone…read moreafter viewing their online options. Mostly because I needed to make special requests and I had questions. However, the second time around I ordered online and a small breakfast basket was included. Which was kinda nice. The fruit was super fresh and the croissants were delicious and warm! The first time I stayed I rented the small studio, it doesn't have a kitchen but it does have a beautiful big bathroom, a bedroom with 2 full size beds, a living room and a small dining area, microwave, fridge and coffee maker. The place was super comfy and clean. The price was even nicer!!! Two nights was less than 220$! I'd do it all over again. And I did, the second time I got only a queen room because it was for one night. Again, the place was super clean and comfy. It was one room with a bathroom. There was a small table to dine in the side with a fridge and coffee maker. What is great about this place is that there is a grocery store right across the street. She also mentioned we could use the amenities at Le Château, however, I never tried. I am sure they could give you more details if you ask. Overall, I will be returning often!

Insects and bugs in rooms, cable TV didn't work, Wi-fi didn't work, people were rude, place was…read moredirty. It is cheap and you get what you pay for. They screwed up on the rooms we reserved 30 days earlier and over charged us because they had to accommodate us through their mistake. I am never going there again, I would not recommend this place. Completely disappointed. * Warning this is at your own risk! *

We were treated to a Sunday brunch between Christmas and New Years 2023 and from the Welcome, the…read moreemployees, the warmth and atmosphere, the service, the beautiful place settings and the buffet (even mussels) were set out beautifully and of course absolutely delicious. One negative; too much choice, Did I say negative??? We will certainly go back ! P.S. pretty drive through maple trees being sapped through blue pipes.. Thank you to all at Auberge des Gallants!! Claire and Gaetan and family

A group of us stayed here over the weekend for a wedding. The landscape is beautiful, the hotel is…read morevery clean and welcoming. The staff are friendly and pleasant. We were very happy. Excellent for an event or just to get away.

Place is very old - not in a charming way. Lobby reeked of some odour but was less smelly in room…read morebecause of the air freshener. Place looked clean. Room was in some large brick building behind the Victorian building in the front. Limited breakfast starting at 8am on weekends but close to smelly lobby. Free parking.

I'm giving this place a reluctant three stars. It provides a clean and quiet place to sleep at an…read moreaffordable price but is pretty much devoid of charm or frills. The main building might suggest a quaint Quebecoise inn but the sleeping quarters are actually in a cinderblock building in the back - the kind of place frequented by bowling and curling tournamenters. The owners are trying hard in a little tourist village that probably goes from dead to overflowing throughout the year. The Chateau up the road is the real attraction so the auberge must be challenged to maintain guests throughout the winter. It looks like they have a boat dock so the place is probably much more lively during the summer months.

A little slice of heaven! The hotel staff took care of every detail of our stay. Fabulous room,…read morebar, restaurant, spa, shuttle to the ski mountain and even hot chocolate and cookies for apres! My boyfriend and I enjoyed all of our meals and happily sampled nearly everything on the menu. Thank you so much for a fabulous stay! We will certainly be back!

Great property with amazing suites and service to match. Actual Fire place in the suites with…read moregiant spa tubs. Feel like a king and queen

Pooh and I stayed here for the first leg of our two week vacation…read more The hotel itself is nice. We had a king bed room and the breakfast buffet and spa were included. We didn't get to the spa but the buffet was delicious and had a lot of variety. Our room had a spacious patio equipped with a table and chairs. It also had a small kitchen with a small fridge and microwave. What we liked were the dining table, dishes and utensils. There is also a sink and extra garbage and recycling bags. The coffee maker is a (wide pod) Nespresso. Two pods daily are included if you want additional pods they are 3$ each. We went to the grocery store and bought a box of pods it was much cheaper. The bathroom was big. It housed a big waterfall type shower and a jacuzzi tub. The toilet is in a separate space in the bathroom. It had a double sink. The water pressure was on point. The tv was big; at least 60" and has outlets for Apple TV or Fire Stick. Both sides of the bed had a big table which we appreciated because we both have CPAPs and we had a fireplace which gave the room added charm. We did try the steak restaurant but will not include it in this review because it was a disappointment.

An unexpected surprise in the village of St. Sauveur. More resort than hotel, the expansive grounds…read morehouse a large children's play area, a massive pool and lounge area, complete with hot tub and sauna. A true oasis of relaxation with private tents and cabanas for rent. The service matched the grandeur of the hotel, and was nothing short of superb with every interaction.

My family returned to Montebello after 11 years, this time taking me with, and decided to go out to…read moreKenauk Nature to again clay shoot. Note - I'm absolutely not a gun person, but eons ago as a Boy Scout did enjoy every year at summer camp the round of 10 shots with a rifle we were allocated, so I was game. Keep in mind, clay shooting is much different than the static paper target at my Boy Scout shooting range. Kenauk Nature offers rustic accommodations should you require them, plus a number of outdoor activities - clay shooting is only one of those options. After registering, the 2 hour session we booked took us to a remote facility, where the forrest air was noticeably refreshing. They provided all the necessary equipment. It started with a lot of safety training, with intro to firearm handling, provided by our two absolutely professional, expert guides that was certainly more than I remember from my scouting days... but absolutely essential. The session advanced from more simple shots to more complicated. Each of us clearly had a different skill level, with myself admittedly one of if not the least talented. Our experts really tried to guide and adjust the activity towards each of our abilities... or (smiling) my lack of. What I enjoyed most was the "Rolling Rabbit" which was a closer shot like a rabbit running in front of you. That being said, it was not just a fun thing to do, the outdoor location was sensational. Should I ever get back to Montebello, absolutely would check out the other outdoor activities at Kenauk Nature, like canoeing, fishing or the floating sauna! If you're heading towards the Montebello region, particularly during the summer, suggest you check it out too!

Quite the experience! From the moment we set foot in the hotel, it was a seamless check-in. The…read morevalet was extremely helpful, and they gave you a QR code stub that you can scan on your phone, and they can bring your car up when you are ready to leave. (Heads up, they do have in and out privileges. There was no wait for check-in, and the front desk was extremely friendly, even sending up a complimentary dessert for our big wedding anniversary. We had a parliament view on the second floor, and it was extremely spacious. The gentleman who showed up with our luggage offered great suggestions for nearby places and things to do. The hotel is equipped with a restaurant, bar and a cafe. The cafe offers some cute bits and bobs to purchase as souvenirs. The front desk suggested taking a hotel tour that is offered through a third party (if I remember correctly), and it was well worth it! I learned about the history of the hotel and the events that happened there. This hotel is just beautiful and needs to be experienced no matter what. I fully recommend a stay here, regardless of how long your stay is, I mean, come on, it's a castle!

This iconic 1929 three star hotel in the capital of Canada in Ottawa Ontario is famed for its…read moreFrench Gothic Revival architecture and copper roof. It is in the heart of the city and just minutes away from the National Gallery, the Senate of Canada, Parliament Hill, Royal Canadian Mint, ByWard Market District and the Ottawa river boat cruise. The impressive 429 room hotel looks like a grand castle on top of a hill. They have a restaurant, high tea and a bar lounge. We checked in and the room smelled a bit moldy probably from the carpet, curtains and bathroom so we requested to change rooms. The next one was much better. It's an older hotel which needs some updating. We loved the location and the historic elegance.

I got myself the chicken platter. Was delicious but I only had two piece of chicken in it. The…read moresalade was great and fries were generous. I think a "chicken brochette" would have been a better option. They had a beautiful fireplace. That made it feel really cozy. We got there around 3:30PM. We were the only customers in the place. The service was really slow. We started with a waitresses and finish with a waiter. I would recommend to go on evening. The ambiance is much better.

Short and sweet: the food is always good, the service is always pleasant, and the atmosphere is…read moremost always relaxed. the portions are, for the most part, generous but not huge. on this last visit i ordered the club sandwich and it was the perfect size, the fries are on par with the fries they serve in the region. quite recommended