1. Le Germain Hotel Québec
Housed in a century-old building that still retains its original stone and woodwork, Le Germain Hotel Québec has been carefully remodeled to include modern amenities like a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel’s guest rooms and suites also come with a complimentary breakfast, goose-down bedding, flat-screen TVs, minibars and Ruby Brown toiletries. Recent visitors raved about the unbeatable bedding and well-appointed rooms that boast beautiful views of Old Quebec, while others wished the hotel had a restaurant on-site. Because of the hotel’s central location to historic Québec City, guests will find numerous restaurants, boutique shops and attractions within walking distance of the hotel, including the Museum of Civilization and Place Royal.
2. Wickaninnish Inn
Overlooking an untamed strip of Pacific coast on Vancouver Island (about 195 miles northwest of Victoria), the Wickaninnish Inn is a Relais & Châteaux luxury amid the pines. Guests adore this hotel’s rugged setting and isolated locale. All guest rooms boast ocean views, and include balconies, fireplaces, soaker tubs and heated flooring in the bathrooms. Guests can dine on fine, locally-sourced fare at The Pointe Restaurant for brunch and dinner while the Driftwood Café features drinks such as coffee and smoothies, snacks and lunch options. For a bit of relaxation, hotel guests suggest heading to Ancient Cedars Spa, which offers treatments like West Coast Sacred Sea body wraps, or grabbing a drink at sundown at the On The Rocks Bar.