Romantic Hotels in Trois-Rivières for Couples
Trois-Rivières works for couples because it offers two very different romantic stays within the same city. On the shore of Lake Saint-Pierre, L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre has direct access to the riverbank, outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, massage services and a gastronomic restaurant. Downtown, Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois Rivieres Conference Centre and Hotel Oui GO! put you a short walk from the Saint Lawrence, the old town and the port, with rue des Forges for dinner. Between the two, Les Suites de Laviolette offers spacious rooms and a saltwater pool near Parc Laviolette. I would pick the setting first, then the hotel.
Trois-Rivières stands where the Saint-Maurice River meets the St. Lawrence, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, and it was founded in 1634, which makes it one of the oldest French towns in North America. For couples, the draw is compact: the old streets around rue des Ursulines, the riverside promenade of the Parc portuaire, and restaurant terraces downtown in summer. Lac Saint-Pierre lies just downstream for a day outdoors. I would stay close to the old town so that evenings end on foot, without the car.
Lakeside Hot Tubs and Riverside Downtown
Couples come to Trois-Rivières for a mix of riverside calm and an old French colonial town that is easy to explore on foot. The hotels that suit a romantic stay either lean into that setting, like the lakeside auberge at Lake Saint-Pierre, or put you within walking distance of the Saint Lawrence waterfront, the Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the restaurants of downtown. A sauna and outdoor hot tubs, a river-view room or a quiet suite with a saltwater pool are the features that separate a couples' weekend from an ordinary stopover between Montreal and Quebec City.
L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre is the most romantic stay in Trois-Rivières, and the only one on this list with direct access to the water. It sits by Lake Saint-Pierre, the wide section of the Saint Lawrence west of the city, and offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, outdoor hot tubs and massage services. A gastronomic restaurant means dinner does not require a drive, and free bicycles make it easy to follow the shore in good weather. Rooms come with bathrobes, a coffee maker and a DVD player. It scores 8.3 from 805 reviews, and I would choose it for a slow weekend.
For couples who want the old town at their door, two downtown hotels lead. Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois Rivieres Conference Centre, rated 8.4, is a five-minute walk from the Saint Lawrence and close to the historic areas, shops and restaurants, with an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna for the evening; ask for a river-view room. Hotel Oui GO!, rated 8.6 from 1,428 reviews, has soundproofed rooms with city views and sits two minutes on foot from the Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières, with a restaurant serving brunch and lunch with local specialties.
Les Suites de Laviolette, an Ascend Collection Hotel, is the middle ground. It is the most-reviewed hotel on this list, with 8.4 from 2,285 reviews, and offers spacious rooms, a saltwater swimming pool, a tennis court and a lounge near Parc Laviolette and the Club de Golf Godefroy. It suits couples who want space and a quieter address without the lakeside drive. Candlewood Suites Trois-Rivières Ouest by IHG, rated 8.7, adds kitchenettes and a year-round outdoor pool, while Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois Rivieres Ouest, also 8.6, has a saltwater indoor pool, both practical rather than charming.
Trois-Rivières is at its best when you pair the hotel with the town. Rue des Forges is the main street for restaurants and terraces, the old town around the Manoir Boucher de Niverville keeps some of the oldest buildings in Quebec, and the waterfront park along the Saint Lawrence is the obvious evening walk. The city sits where the Saint-Maurice River meets the Saint Lawrence, roughly halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. My advice is simple: book the lakeside auberge for a spa weekend, or a downtown hotel if you want to walk to dinner each night.
A traveler's takeI would book L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre for a romantic weekend in Trois-Rivières, because its riverbank access, outdoor hot tubs, sauna and gastronomic restaurant give couples everything in one place. If you prefer to walk to dinner on rue des Forges, I would choose Delta Hotels by Marriott downtown and ask for a river-view room. Either way, I recommend an evening walk along the Saint Lawrence waterfront.
4.4Candlewood Suites Trois-Rivières Ouest by IHG
Romantic · 106 reviewsKitchenettes, a year-round outdoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms in Trois-Rivières
Why guests love itA year-round outdoor swimming pool is the family draw at Candlewood Suites Trois-Rivières Ouest, and kitchenettes in the rooms let parents handle snacks and simple meals. A complimentary breakfast is included, and pets are welcome. Soundproofing and parquet floors make rooms quieter and easier to keep clean, and there is a terrace with picnic areas and a coffee shop on site.
4.3Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Trois Rivieres Ouest by IHG
Romantic · 903 reviewsPet-friendly hotel with a saltwater indoor pool, 8 minutes from the airport
Why guests love itA saltwater indoor pool is the feature I would highlight for families at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivières Ouest, since it stays open whatever the Quebec weather. Pets are welcome, so the whole family can travel together, and the airport is only eight minutes away for arrivals and departures. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and there is a fitness centre and a lounge. Guests rate it 8.6 across 903 reviews.
4.3Hotel Oui GO!
Romantic · 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.
4.2Les Suites de Laviolette, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Romantic · 2285 reviewsSpacious rooms with a saltwater pool and tennis courts in Trois-Rivières
Why guests love itLes Suites de Laviolette in Trois-Rivières has spacious, air-conditioned rooms, and that space is what I would mention first to families. The saltwater swimming pool is the obvious draw for children, and a tennis court gives older kids and parents another way to stay active. Parc Laviolette is nearby for outdoor time, and golfers will note the Club de Golf Godefroy close by. A fitness centre, a lounge and free WiFi complete a comfortable base.
4.2Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois Rivieres Conference Centre
Romantic · 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.
4.2L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre
Romantic · 805 reviewsRiverbank access with a seasonal pool, sauna, and outdoor hot tubs
Why guests love itI would recommend L'Auberge du Lac St-Pierre to families who want water and open space near Trois-Rivières. The inn sits by Lake Saint-Pierre with direct access to the riverbank, and complimentary bicycles make an easy outing with older children. The seasonal outdoor pool keeps summer afternoons simple, while the sauna, outdoor hot tubs and massages suit parents. The gastronomic restaurant covers dinner. Rooms include a DVD player and bathrobes.
4.0Super 8 by Wyndham Trois-Rivieres
Romantic · 1886 reviewsFamily-friendly hotel with a waterslide, hot tub, and pet-friendly options
Why guests love itSuper 8 by Wyndham Trois-Rivières is a three-star hotel off Highway 155, and I would recommend it to families who value a pool. The indoor pool has a 24-metre waterslide, which children will remember, and the hot tub and fitness centre are there for the adults. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and a breakfast to go helps with an early start. Trois-Rivières Airport is under fifteen minutes by car.
3.9Comfort Inn
Romantic · 799 reviewsComfortable rooms with a fitness centre and daily continental breakfast
Why guests love itEvery room here has a refrigerator and a microwave, which makes snacks, milk and simple suppers for younger children easy to handle. The continental buffet breakfast is included, so mornings start without a search for a café, and free on-site parking keeps loading the car simple. I would plan on driving: the hotel sits 3.1 km from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, away from the old town and the riverfront. Pets are accepted, a real plus for families travelling with a dog.
3.6Hôtels Gouverneur Trois-Rivières
Romantic · 1120 reviewsA central Trois-Rivières hotel with a gym and pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itHôtels Gouverneur Trois-Rivières is a three-star hotel within a five-minute walk of the Maison de la Culture, and I would recommend it to families who want a central base with a gym. Rooms have air conditioning, a coffee maker and a private bathroom with a bath, which helps with children. A restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking are available, and pets are allowed. The rating of 7.2 suggests a basic stay.
3.6Days Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivieres
Romantic · 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
- 1Book L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre for a spa weekend: it combines outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, massage services and a gastronomic restaurant by Lake Saint-Pierre.
- 2Ask for a river-view room at Delta Hotels by Marriott Trois Rivieres Conference Centre, five minutes on foot from the Saint Lawrence.
- 3Choose Hotel Oui GO! if you want to walk to the Manoir Boucher de Niverville and the Port de Trois-Rivières in two minutes.
- 4Use the free bicycles at L'Auberge Du Lac St-Pierre to follow the lakeshore in summer, when its seasonal outdoor pool is also open.
- 5Reserve dinner on rue des Forges, the main restaurant street of the old town, if you stay downtown.
- 6Avoid Super 8 Trois-Rivieres for a couples' trip, since its 24-metre waterslide makes it a family hotel first.