Hôtel Quintessence

“You won’t find any better in Mont Tremblant!”

We just returned from our amazing get-away to Mont Tremblant. We have been there before in winter time and this was our first time experiencing this charming place in the summer. We discovered Quintessence on our last trip before pandemic and it was a wonderful experience. This time I wanted s... more

We just returned from our amazing get-away to Mont Tremblant. We have been there before in winter time and this was our first time experiencing this charming place in the summer. We discovered Quintessence on our last trip before pandemic and it was a wonderful experience. This time I wanted something special for my husband’s big birthday and I chose Quintessence again. What a fantastic time we had at this sumptuous resort! Two nights weren’t enough to appreciate all the beauty, class and serenity that this place offers. From every detail throughout the property to the most beautifully decorated room and finally a beautiful infinity pool area overlooking the stunning Lake Tremblant - top notch experience! The staff truly strives for the highest level of excellence in hospitality! While everyone was amazing, Imani, la stagiaire, deserves a special mention and praise for her classy and most professional manner of handling any of my questions and requests. The best time is guaranteed if you choose Quintessence. Thank you for making our quick stay truly special and memorable! Can’t wait to be back!

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“Wonderful Hotel”

I don't know what I can add to what others have written, other than to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our three-night stay. We would probably make this an annual visit if it wasn't so far to drive (Toronto). We stayed in room 307 with a great view of the lake. Huge and tasty breakfast every morni... more

I don't know what I can add to what others have written, other than to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our three-night stay. We would probably make this an annual visit if it wasn't so far to drive (Toronto). We stayed in room 307 with a great view of the lake. Huge and tasty breakfast every morning. Dinner on our first evening. All good. Staff are friendly and most helpful. A very short walk to the village, although we spent more time on our balcony or by the pool.

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“Great views from Room 303!”

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Quintessence. It's a small hotel with very friendly staff. The front desk staff, valets, housekeeping teams and morning breakfast employees were so kind and welcoming. The hotel lobby is small, but functional. The hotel has an outdoor patio as part of its restaura... more

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Quintessence. It's a small hotel with very friendly staff. The front desk staff, valets, housekeeping teams and morning breakfast employees were so kind and welcoming. The hotel lobby is small, but functional. The hotel has an outdoor patio as part of its restaurant and a lovely pool overlooking Lake Tremblant (though pool seating was not always available which kept us away from the pool one afternoon). One can rent kayaks from the hotel and leave from their dock. (The hotel helped us to rent a pontoon boat from a nearby company which we highly recommend.) The hotel is located across the street from the Tremblant ski area. So it's a very easy walk to its fantastic shops, restaurants and, of course, skiing. (During our summer visit, we loved taking the ski lift to the top of the mountain to take in the stunning views.) The hotel room at Quintessence included a welcome note from management and a delicious box of chocolates. We also enjoyed the free bottles of water which were in the room each day. We were lucky enough to receive room 303 which we feel is the best at the hotel. The view is outstanding and it has a covered balcony on the third floor. The location is quiet and the size of the room fantastic. There is an immense living room with vaulted ceiling, french doors into an attractive bedroom, and a giant closet. There are pocket doors which (mostly) close to block the bathtub and bathroom area. (Luckily, the toilet is in a separate room off of the bathroom so one can use it at night without waking up one's partner.) The bed was very comfortable with high-end bedding. The room was also perfectly clean! Our hotel package included breakfast which we highly recommend. It was stellar! (My husband highly recommends the eggs benedict and french toast.) Valet parking was also included, though after tipping, it was likely the same cost as the public parking lot across the street which I believe was $45/day. The downsides of the room were minor - decor was a little dated, some knicks in the wood base molding, squeaky french doors and rooms that could use more lighting (especially the bathroom and shower). While the hotel is not at a Four Seasons level, it provides enough of a luxury experience (and a stunning view) that it can be easily recommended over the nearby Fairmont (whose lobby and common areas presented and tired and chaotic). We would have rated the hotel as a "5," despite the minor downsides mentioned, were it not for our disappointing dinner experience. The atmosphere in the restaurant at dinner was so different from the relaxing breakfast scene. In the evening, the mood was tense and stressful, with restaurant staff literally running breathless from bar to table to kitchen. The staff seemed so very overwhelmed; I thought our server was going to cry due to the stress. It took 20 minutes to be served a beverage; there were mistakes with the meals; and the food was just satisfactory. The negative atmosphere at dinner was palpable and its stressful environment so contagious that we just needed to leave. We arrived at the restaurant so content and relaxed, but it made us feel so stressed that it impacted our view of the hotel overall (and reduced our rating from 5 to 4 stars). I am hoping this restaurant experience is not usual and that perhaps they were just short-staffed, but there was truly no happiness in that restaurant that night; and that's a culture issue; perhaps a tyrannical manager/chef who keeps employees feeling stressed and afraid? My heart went out to the restaurant staff. (In contrast, the dinner at La Brasserie Des Mercenaires - about a 15 min. drive away - was such a joyful environment and deliciously memorable). So, in sum, we recommend the hotel (and room 303 in particular, though any room on the 2nd and 3rd floors would be fantastic if you wish a large room with a view) and we loved the hotel's breakfast, but avoid the restaurant at dinner.

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