We arrived late in the afternoon in Quebec not havinf any reservations, we drove around town trying to find a place in one of the hotels or B&B's suggested by our travelguide. Sine those places were all fully booked we just started te enter any hotel to ask if there were rooms available. Luckily this place had rooms available. The decoration is not really special, but is ha a nice old touch that goes well with the age of the building itself. Rooms were small but were kept very clean and the price was really cheap. I think we paid about $ 40 per night.

Very clean, comfy bed, friendly helpful staff. Perfect location - hotel is located in the heart of old Quebec City close to many restaurants. Access to microwave and kettle.

Sadly, I ignored the few negative reviews on this site because of the charming appeal of the photos of this hotel. The location turned out to be its only asset. However, about five hotels were adjacent, so any of those would have been better. We left after two nights for Hotel Bellevue which was leagues better.

Au Petit Hotel is not a hotel. It is not comfortable, and we did not have the basic necessities. It was more spartan than a hostel, a church lock-in, or even camping, in some regards. The beds were unbearably hard, and board-like, and the rooms dirty with dilapidated off-cast furniture without any style or thought. The upholstery was dirty. There were not enough blankets and the heat was too low in a cold October. We were not served any breakfast as advertised. The bath tub was about half the size of a small standard tub. The bathroom floor was very dirty. Dingy fluorescent light over a gold formica vanity and a gold formica headboard! made it worse. I have lived in the third world, traveled to Africa, stayed in hostels, and am willing to be flexible but we could not stomach this place. Staff were indifferent and hardly spoke to us. There is a language barrier as they do not speak French or English, and do not attempt to. There is no common room and no access to any food, ice, information or recommendations, logistics assistance with travel. Other hotels start at even just $113 per night. Save yourself our experience. Do not be lured by this curb appeal.

This small hotel is wonderfully situated within the Old City. A short walk takes you to restaurants and shops, and a short walk in the opposite direction takes you to the Chateau and funicular. We were aware of the steep steps inside the hotel (thanks to previous reviews) but our request for a room on the first floor was attended to. The continental breakfast was basic but adequate, served in our room, and only $2.50. There was a microwave and jug outside our room on the landing.