Downtown Trois-Rivières Hotels by the St. Lawrence
Two of the three hotels tagged downtown on this page sit in the centre of Trois-Rivières, close to the port and the St. Lawrence. Hotel Oui GO! is a two-minute walk from the Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières, and the Delta Hotels by Marriott is five minutes on foot from the river, with an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna. The third, the Days Inn by Wyndham, is minutes from downtown by car, near Highways 40 and 55. Founded in 1634, Trois-Rivières is one of the oldest French cities in North America, and staying central puts the streets of the old town, the Ursulines monastery and the riverside park within walking distance.
Trois-Rivières stands where the Saint-Maurice River meets the St. Lawrence, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. Founded in 1634, it keeps a compact old town around rue des Ursulines and rue des Forges, a riverside park by the port and the Laviolette Bridge to the south shore, with the forests of the Mauricie to the north.
Walking Distance in Old Trois-Rivières
I rank these hotels by how much of Trois-Rivières you can reach on foot. Hotel Oui GO! and the Delta put the port, the old town and the river within a few minutes' walk; the Days Inn suits drivers who arrive on Highway 40 or 55 and prefer to park and head in by car.
Hotel Oui GO! is the address I would choose first. Its description places it two minutes on foot from the Manoir Boucher de Niverville, one of the old houses of the historic district, and from the Port de Trois-Rivières on the St. Lawrence. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with city views, and a family-friendly restaurant serves brunch and lunch built around local specialties. Guests rate it 8.6 on more than 1,420 reviews, the strongest score on this page. From the hotel, rue des Ursulines and the Monastère des Ursulines are a short walk away, as are the cafés and terraces of rue des Forges.
The Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois Rivieres Conference Centre is the most complete hotel of the three. Its description puts it in downtown Trois-Rivières, five minutes on foot from the St. Lawrence, and lists an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna that work in every season, which matters in a city where winters are long. Rooms have a 55-inch TV and a coffee maker, some with river views, and pets are welcome. Rated 8.4 on about 700 reviews, it suits a conference, a family weekend or a winter stay, with the riverside Parc portuaire and the old prison museum close enough to reach without the car.
The Days Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivieres is not downtown, and I would not book it for a walking stay. Its description places it minutes from the centre by car, with easy access to Highways 40 and 55, which link Trois-Rivières with Montreal, Quebec City and the Mauricie to the north. It offers a daily continental breakfast, high-speed internet and pet-friendly rooms. Its rating, 7.2 on more than 2,110 reviews, is the lowest of the three but rests on the largest sample. For a stopover on a road trip between Montreal and Quebec City, or a drive up the Saint-Maurice valley, it is a practical choice.
My advice is simple. If you want to explore the old town and the riverfront without a car, choose between Hotel Oui GO! and the Delta: the first for its rating and its position steps from the port, the second for its pool, hot tub and sauna. Trois-Rivières sits where the Saint-Maurice River meets the St. Lawrence, and the Laviolette Bridge crosses to the south shore at Bécancour. The downtown area is compact, so a stay of one or two nights covers the historic district, the port and the museums. Keep the Days Inn for a night on the road, when access to the highways counts most.
A traveler's takeFor a first stay in Trois-Rivières I would book Hotel Oui GO!. It holds an 8.6 rating on more than 1,420 reviews and stands two minutes on foot from the Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières. Its restaurant serves brunch with local specialties, and my advice is to leave the car parked: the old town and the St. Lawrence riverfront are all within walking distance.
4.3Hotel Oui GO!
Downtown · 1428 reviewsCentral Trois-Rivières hotel with city views and a family-friendly restaurant
Why guests love itHotel Oui GO! is a four-star hotel in the centre of Trois-Rivières, and I would recommend it to families who want to walk to the old riverside. Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières are two minutes away on foot. Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with city views and free WiFi, which helps children sleep. The modern restaurant is family-friendly and serves brunch and lunch with local specialties.
4.2Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois Rivieres Conference Centre
Downtown · 706 reviewsDowntown hotel with indoor pool, hot tub, and river views
Why guests love itA five-minute walk to the St. Lawrence River is what I would highlight for families at the Delta Hotels Trois-Rivières Conference Centre, with the historic areas, shops and restaurants of downtown close by. Back at the hotel, the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna work in every season. Rooms have a 55-inch TV and a coffee maker, some with river views, and pets are accepted. Guests rate the hotel 8.4 across 706 reviews.
3.6Days Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivieres
Downtown · 2118 reviewsPet-friendly hotel minutes from downtown Trois-Rivières with breakfast and parking
Why guests love itDays Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivières is a straightforward two-star base, and I would recommend it to families driving through Quebec with a dog. It sits minutes from downtown with easy access to Highways 40 and 55, so arrivals and departures are simple. A continental breakfast is served daily, high-speed internet is free, and rooms have air conditioning, a coffee maker and a private bathroom. Check the rating of 7.2 against your own expectations.
Local tips
- 1Stay at Hotel Oui GO! or the Delta to walk to the port, rue des Forges and the old town without needing a car.
- 2Choose the Delta in winter: its indoor pool, hot tub and sauna stay open all year, according to its description.
- 3Ask the Delta for a river-view room if you want to watch ships on the St. Lawrence.
- 4Book Hotel Oui GO! for brunch: its restaurant serves local specialties at brunch and lunch.
- 5Use the Days Inn for a stopover on Highway 40 between Montreal and Quebec City, or before driving north on Highway 55.
- 6Walk along rue des Ursulines to see the monastery and the old houses of the historic district, a few minutes from both downtown hotels.