The location of this hotel is convenient, but unfortunately, that was the only positive aspect of my stay. This was my third visit to Old Quebec, and while everything else about my trip was wonderful, this hotel was by far the most unpleasant experience I’ve had in the city.
1. Confined Space / Room Layout
The room was extremely small, with just a queen-size bed and virtually no usable space. I couldn’t even open my luggage on the floor. The slanted, low ceiling made it even more difficult to move around comfortably — I hit my head multiple times when getting up, reaching the window, or even just walking around the bed.
2. Unpleasant Odour & Poor Hygiene
Cleanliness and hygiene were unacceptable. From the moment we checked in, the entire room had a strong bathroom odour — not just musty, but like aged urine. Because the room was so confined, the smell spread throughout. Even a T-shirt I had hanging by the closet absorbed the odour so badly that I had to throw it away.
When I asked the concierge about changing rooms, I was told the hotel was fully booked. Instead, staff came in and poured bleach and powder into the toilet. This was only a temporary cover-up, and the odour returned within hours. There were also visible signs of mold in the room, making the hygiene issues even more concerning.
3. Ventilation Issues & Bugs
The room had no proper ventilation. The window was broken and lacked a screen. On our first night, the window had been left open before check-in, so the room was already full of mosquitoes and other bugs.
4. Lack of Proper Cleaning
It was evident that the room had not been properly cleaned in some time. There were piles of dust in multiple areas — this was not something that could have built up in a single day.
Overall
Despite its good location, the hotel itself fell far below expectations. The combination of cramped space, poor ventilation, unpleasant odour, mold, and a clear lack of cleanliness made the stay extremely uncomfortable. For the price (over $400), it was not remotely worth it.
Old Quebec is a beautiful city with many excellent accommodation options. Sadly, Manoir de la Tour is not one I would recommend.