Hôtel Château Bellevue

What Hôtel Château Bellevue does

Hôtel Château Bellevue is a 47-room boutique hotel operating from four interconnected Tudor Gothic stone buildings constructed in 1899-1900 at 16 rue de la Porte in the heart of Old Québec (Vieux-Québec), adjacent to the Jardin des Gouverneurs and overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The property was converted to a hotel by Alain Girard in 1986 and has been operated by the Girard family across three generations, with Aude Lafrance-Girard now leading general management; in 2024 the hotel joined Groupe Majorat as part of the broader COGIRES hospitality group that also includes sister property Hôtel Château Laurier Québec and the Le Georges V banquet and catering service. The underlying technology stack is a standard TravelClick property management and reservation platform, with no proprietary AI, ML, or data systems disclosed.

The hotel generates revenue through four streams: transient room revenue across six room categories (Distinction, Bellevue, Distinction Bellevue, Prestige, Prestige Bellevue, and Vieux-Québec), bundled packages (Finest Dining, Romance, La Belle Vie, Massage & Getaway, Pet-Friendly), ancillary services including $25/day valet parking, $50/night pet fees, and extra-person surcharges, plus shared banquet and catering revenue via Le Georges V, and gift card sales. Distribution combines direct booking (website with best-rate guarantee and complimentary continental breakfast, plus phone reservations) with third-party OTA channels via TravelClick, supported by dedicated sales lines for group and event inquiries.

The customer base is composed of leisure travelers, couples on romantic getaways, families, and cruise ship passengers (the Port of Québec terminal is under 2 km away); the property serves both domestic Canadian visitors and international guests primarily from the U.S. and Europe. Marketing channels include the hotel website, email newsletter, Instagram (@chateaubellevueqc), Facebook, and the Toutourisme Québec pet-friendly network, with retention driven by the Couronne loyalty program and the Treasure Chest (Coffre aux trésors) discount program across 20+ local restaurant, retail, and activity partners.

Name

Hôtel Château Bellevue

Legal name

Hôtel Château Bellevue

Website

https://hotelvieux-quebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hôtel Château Bellevue is a 47-room family-owned boutique hotel in Old Québec, housed in four 1899-1900 Tudor Gothic buildings. It serves leisure travelers, couples, and cruise passengers via direct booking, packages, and a 20+ partner local discount ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Historic Boutique Hotels (THAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Boutique Inns (THAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Historic lodging Quebec
• Leisure travel hospitality
• Vacation packages romance
• Old Quebec hotels

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec City

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: Primary revenue stream from guest room bookings across 47 rooms of various categories. Revenue is generated through direct bookings (website, phone), online travel agencies, and tour operators. Pricing follows seasonal variations with promotional rates for non-refundable bookings.
2. Package and Add-on Sales: Revenue from vacation packages including dining, romance, spa, and pet-friendly packages. Additional revenue from add-on services such as valet parking, pet fees, and extra person charges.
3. Banquet and Catering Services: Through affiliated George V service, the hotel generates revenue from banquet events, weddings, and catering services. Revenue is shared or attributed through the COGIRES group relationship.
4. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards for hotel stays at Hôtel Château Bellevue and Hôtel Château Laurier Québec through phone and online boutique orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hôtel Château Bellevue is a 47-room historic boutique hotel in Old Québec City offering accommodation, vacation packages, on-site dining, spa and massage services, and event hosting. The property is housed in a building dating from 1899–1900 and serves leisure travelers, couples, cruise passengers, and families visiting the Old Québec heritage district. Sales are conducted directly through the hotel website and via online travel agencies.

Product overview

Hôtel Château Bellevue is a third-generation family-owned boutique hotel comprising 47 rooms across four interconnected historic buildings dating from 1899-1900, located at 16 rue de la Porte in the heart of Old Québec. The property operates under Groupe Majorat and offers accommodation across multiple room categories (Distinction, Bellevue, Prestige, Vieux-Québec) featuring Tudor Gothic stone architecture and views of the St. Lawrence River. The hotel provides guest packages including Finest Dining Package, Romance Package, La Belle Vie Package, and Massage & Getaway Package, all bookable through direct channels or TravelClick. The hotel's ancillary services include the Couronne Loyalty Program, Treasure Chest discount program with 20+ local partners, meeting/event facilities (up to 480 guests), spa services (Senso-Masso massage), continental breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations. The hotel is affiliated with sister property Hôtel Château Laurier Québec and banquet service Le Georges V.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Couronne Loyalty Program: The hotel's proprietary loyalty program offering benefits such as early check-in, late check-out, complimentary upgrades, and complimentary beverages at Kupa stations.
• Coffre aux trésors / Treasure Chest

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation (47 rooms) 47 distinct guest rooms in a historic 1899–1900 building in Old Québec, including pet-friendly accommodation options, sold individually per night to leisure travelers, couples, families, and cruise passengers.
• Romantic Packages Curated multi-component packages including options such as Wine & Dine, Celebrate Love, and a Romantic Package that bundle accommodation with Musée Ulysses dining, champagne, in-room breakfast, late checkout, or chocolates for couples.
• Cruise Passenger Package Pre-arranged accommodation package for cruise ship passengers arriving at the Old Québec cruise terminal, providing convenient short-stay lodging and luggage-friendly amenities.
• Family Getaway Package Hotel package bundling accommodation with in-room breakfast for two adults and two children, lunch for children, and late checkout, targeted at families visiting Old Québec.
• Gastronomy Package Overnight accommodation package combining a stay with a four-course tasting menu at the partner Musée Ulysses restaurant, targeted at culinary travelers.
• Avantage Privilège Loyalty Program Free loyalty program offering exclusive member rates and a complimentary fifth night after four consecutive stays, registered to a guest's email address.
• Hotel Gift Card Digital gift cards sold via the hotel's online gift-card portal, redeemable against hotel stays and on-property services.
• Pet-Friendly Accommodation Designated pet-friendly guest rooms within the hotel, offered to travelers visiting Old Québec with their pets.
• Spa and Massage Services In-room spa and massage services provided to hotel guests as an ancillary wellness offering during their stay.
• Group Bookings (10+ rooms) Group booking option accepting 10 or more rooms with dedicated group rates, marketed to small events, tours, and reunions visiting Old Québec.
• Event Hosting and Private Functions Hotel-hosted events and private functions in the historic property, available for small celebrations, meetings, and private gatherings.
• Musée Ulysses Restaurant Partnership Access Exclusive hotel-guest partnership with Musée Ulysses restaurant providing priority reservations and 10% discount on dining for hotel guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pet-friendly rooms generate $50/night additional revenue while attracting niche market of pet-owning travelers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ôrigine artisans hôtelierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel is a member of Ôrigine artisans hôteliers (formerly Hôtellerie Champêtre), a certification network for artisanal hoteliers. Members benefit from 2% discount on accommodation costs and access to exclusive promotions at member hotels.
• Le Georges V (Banquet and Catering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge V provides banquet and catering services for events, weddings, and conferences held at or affiliated with the hotel properties. Part of the COGIRES Group shared services.
• Toutourisme Québec / Club AmitoutouminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet-friendly tourism certification network. Club Amitoutou members receive free cleaning fee ($50) for one night during stays at Hôtel Château Bellevue.
• Restaurant Partners (Louis Hébert, Ophelia, Le Grand Café, Q-de-Sac, La Bûche, etc.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 20 local restaurant partners offering 15% discounts to hotel guests through the Treasure Chest program. Includes fine dining (Louis Hébert, Ophelia), casual dining (Q-de-Sac, La Bûche), and café options.
• Retail Partners (Blanc Mouton, Boutique Martino, Érico Chocolaterie, etc.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal shopping partners offering 15% discounts through the Treasure Chest program, including boutiques, chocolate shops, shoe stores, and art galleries in Old Québec neighborhoods.
• Activity Partners (Cicérone Tours, Excursions Maritimes, Echo Sports Tour)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tour and activity operators offering 15% discounts through the Treasure Chest program, including walking tours of Château Frontenac, boat excursions, and bike rentals.
• Couronne Loyalty ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel loyalty program offering benefits including sweet surprises from Le Croquembouche, free early/late check-out, complimentary upgrades, and complimentary beverages at Kupa stations for direct bookers.
• Hôtel Château Laurier QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister property under the COGIRES Group and now Groupe Majorat. Shares facilities (pool, sauna, hot tubs, fitness room) accessible to Château Bellevue guests, and cross-markets the Couronne loyalty program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel 71: Boutique heritage hotel in a former 19th-century commercial building in Old Québec. Similar room count scale (~60 rooms) and identical target guest (leisure travelers and cruise passengers near the Port), competing for the same booking window and rate band.
• Auberge Saint-Antoine: Relais & Châteaux-affiliated boutique hotel in Old Québec combining heritage architecture (17th–19th century buildings) with luxury accommodations and a destination restaurant. Most directly comparable heritage boutique competitor in the same neighborhood.
• Hôtel Le Germain Québec: Le Germain Charlevoix–style boutique hotel in Old Québec operated by Groupe Germain. Comparable in design-forward positioning, package strategy, and direct-channel emphasis; competes for similar upscale leisure and business travelers.
• Hotel-Musée Premières Nations: Boutique heritage-themed hotel adjacent to the Wendake First Nations community just outside Québec City. Competes for cultural and experiential leisure travelers seeking authentic heritage accommodations in the broader Québec City tourism region.
• Manoir Victoria: Independently operated heritage boutique hotel inside Old Québec walls with comparable room inventory, on-site dining, and spa services. Overlaps directly on leisure, romance, and cruise segment targeting.
• Hôtel Château Laurier Québec: Sister property under the same COGIRES Group / Groupe Majorat umbrella in Old Québec. Shares facilities (pool, sauna, fitness) with Château Bellevue guests and operates the joint Couronne loyalty program — the most directly comparable operating asset in the portfolio.
• Hôtel Clarendon: Art Deco heritage boutique hotel in Old Québec operating for over 75 years with comparable room count and full F&B operation. Targets the same leisure and weekend-getaway demand pool as Château Bellevue.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Hotels by Marriott Québec: Larger chain-operated full-service hotel in downtown Québec City. Competes for group, conference, and business travel demand, particularly for events that exceed Château Bellevue's ballroom capacity (up to 480).
• Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: Iconic 600+ room luxury landmark hotel within walking distance of Château Bellevue. Sets the upper pricing benchmark in Old Québec and absorbs the overflow demand Château Bellevue's smaller inventory cannot serve — the dominant incumbent in the same micro-market.

Others

• Ôrigine artisans hôteliers: Network of independent boutique hoteliers of which Château Bellevue is a member (formerly Hôtellerie Champêtre). Provides cross-property distribution and 2% member discount benefits — a peer/advertising/marketing channel rather than a competitor, but materially comparable properties sit within the network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hotelchateaubellevue
• Instagraminstagram.com/chateaubellevueqc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-chateau-bellevue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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