Review of Hotel 71 4*

Hotel 71 is a 10 (and so is Matto)! By far we can not imagine a better place to stay (nor eat) than Hotel 71 in Quebec (and the connected Matto restaurant). Yes it is THAT good! Of course we first considered the Chateau but after reading the reviews here and elsewhere we went with “the best” – and very glad we did. It not only saved us money but likely frustration as well. Our travel agent also warned us about various ongoing construction projects at the Chateau that made us nervous. So onto the 71: First the rooms were great! Very large, high (like 14 feet) ceilings, very clean and oh boy, what a bathroom! Let’s say the photos do not lie. BTW — the shower was large enough for an army (of two) and had the largest rain fall shower head we’ve ever seen! Bed was extra comfy too. Room was very quiet. We had a river view which we would recommend even if it costs slightly more (our travel agent actually got us a very good rate – better than anything we saw on line – and certainly less than what we saw other properties going for). Second, the staffs at both the hotel and Matto were also the best! Very nice, helpful, responsive, attentive, professional and they remember you! We had two small self inflicted issues with the room (OK I broke the a/c control and managed to do something to the remote for the tv) both of which were taken care of very quickly and without fuss. The concierge even called later just to make sure everything was still OK. Third, the location. Can’t beat the neighborhood, all the cafes, port, museum and shops nearby, the incline is only a short couple blocks away and takes you right up to the top by the Chateau (so no walking up 200 plus stairs – unless you want the exercise). Finally Matto! We ended up eating there 4 times and everything we had was some of the best we’ve ever had! And by everything, we could write a list but all you really need to do is look at the menu and know that no matter what you order it will be great! The bar tenders also make some scrumptious drinks! Trust their suggestions especially on the desserts! We even dropped in one afternoon for cheese and wine after been highly ignored and disappointed at the bar at the Chateau (read our review) and even that was great! In short, this was one of the best places we’ve ever stayed (and ate at).