Hotel Universel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Laval University

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Relax in a serene hot tub surrounded by lush greenery and natural stone walls.
Relax in a spacious lounge area with a large sofa, coffee table, and armchairs, featuring a fireplace and staircase to additional space.
Relax in the hotel lobby, featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating and a reception desk.
Relax in a serene space with a central seating area, waterfall feature, and lush greenery, plus a comfortable bed and balcony with a view.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a spacious open floor plan, a grand staircase, and a reception area with seating.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

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2300, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, QC, G1V 1S5
  • Laval University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Laurier Quebec
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grande Allée
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Québec, QC (YQB-Jean Lesage Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(225 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio (Unilofts Building)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Québec City

At Hotel Universel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Laval University and Cegep de Sainte-Foy. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a nightclub. .The restaurant, Boston Pizza Restaurant, serves Italian cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge hotel include PEPS and Laurier Quebec.

What's nearby

  • Laval University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • PEPS - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Laval University Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Laurier Quebec - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grande Allée - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Quebec Sainte-Foy Station - 16 min drive
  • Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • Boston Pizza
  • ‪Shaker Cuisine & Mixologie Québec - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ThaiZone - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Universel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Laval University
Hotel Universel offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

There's an onsite business centre. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Universel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Québec City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Universel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Québec City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 25 to 30 for adults and CAD 25 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boston Pizza Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately CAD 25 to 30 for adults and CAD 25 to 30 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 006160, 2025-12-31

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Universel
Hotel Universel Quebec
Universel Hotel
Universel Quebec
Auberge Universel Hotel
Hotel Universel Quebec Quebec City
Hotel Universel Hotel
Hotel Universel Québec City
Hotel Universel Hotel Québec City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Universel?

Hotel Universel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Universel?

As of 9 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Universel on 3 Sept 2025 start from NZ$193.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Universel?

Yep, Hotel Universel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Universel?

The closest beach to Hotel Universel is Baie de Beauport (8.5 km).

Does Hotel Universel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Hotel Universel has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Universel?

Hotel Universel features a nightclub, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Hotel Universel serve breakfast?

You bet, English brekkie is offered at weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Universel?

No, Hotel Universel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Universel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Universel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Universel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Universel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 654 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 473 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 253 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 2163 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie-Eve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Iris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the first room suggested was bad, go see your room before entering. Second room 3rd floor was better. The spa jets aren't working, dirty water. Seems nice but this place needs a lot of love to fix the place up and get it running properly . It was once probably a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandrine

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Andre

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the price. Had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yalda

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is close to ammenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
One of the lamps was broken.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

mireille

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est très vieillissant, et les chambres qui ne sont pas rénovées sont en mauvais état.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very Small room-uniloft section
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

STEEVE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Isabelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The weather at the room it is very hot and it is impossible to putt weather down. The blanket he had stain on hit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Late arrival . Our réservation was for à Classic one Queen Bed. Were given a 2 Queen Bed room Very old but clean.Pour quality tv immage.no Chanel listing. Bedside lamp unfunctional. Small low toilet of thé sixties. Clean but old bathroom lackinh repaires.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a reception hall above our room that was not told on checkin. Party going at 11pm.. beds are literally hard as wood. When advisinb for noise the hotel workers stated not their problem. I will be pursuing a refund for this hotel night. Place is terrible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Félix

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnelle es très gentil et accommodant ! Super 7 jours
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect except the blood stain on the bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025