About

Conveniently located in the historic borough of Old Québec, near the train station Gare du Palais, Hôtel des Coutellier will charm you with its warmth and comfort. With its façade on Saint-Paul Street, famous for its many antique shops and art galleries, the hotel is nestled in one of the most prosperous parts of the city.

Renowned for being one of Quebec City’s best-kept secrets, this 24-room hotel is famous for its relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, even in the lively neighborhood of the city. From its cozy, unique-looking rooms to its exceptionally caring staff, every detail is taken care of to ensure your stay is memorable. Since its opening 25 years ago, the hotel has been driven by one mission: to provide high-quality accommodation and an outstanding customer service that reflects the Coutellier family’s values in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Hôtel des Coutellier is the most perfect place to stay in Quebec City, whether you’re visiting with your family, for business, or for a romantic getaway. Browse our website to learn more about our packages for couples, for family vacations and for foodies.

Our history

The building's first foundations were laid around 1865 and housed the Protestant Infant School. These are the grey stone walls seen in the basement.

From 1910 onwards, the building was supposedly used as a warehouse, a factory, and even an auto parts business.

In 1956, a fire destroyed part of the building. The eastern part of the building was partially rebuilt, which explains the different brickwork on the façade. It then became an office building until 2000.

In 1997, the Coutellier family acquired the building and converted it into a hotel a few years later. The Hôtel des Coutellier officially opened its doors on September 1, 2000.

In 2010, the Hôtel des Coutellier was awarded its 4th star, the culmination of several years' efforts to achieve the objective it had been aiming for since its opening.

Following the closure of the restaurant MOSS bistro belge (1988-2013), the hotel welcomed the restaurant Légende par la Tanière in its walls in June 2014, which then gained a Michelin Star in May 2025.

In 2020, for the first time in its history, the Hôtel des Coutellier had to close its doors for two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In-between 2022 to 2025, major work is carried out on all the building's facades to bring back the brick to its natural red colour and restore the building to its former glory.

This whole chain of events, beginning in the late 19th century, has brought us to where we are today, proud and privileged to have in our hands such a beautiful jewel of Old Quebec.

Mission

At Hôtel des Coutellier, we are committed to offering accommodation of superior quality and unparalleled customer service, all faithful values of the Coutellier family. We continually strive to create a warm atmosphere where each client is invited to take part in a unique tourist experience in an establishment focused on comfort and committed to reducing its ecological footprint on a daily basis.