Hôtel de Glace

A Night Carved From Canadian Ice

A one-night, once-in-a-lifetime experience where art, architecture, and Arctic imagination collide—sleep inside a hand-carved ice hotel just outside Quebec City, Canada.

Construction: 100% snow + ice; Rebuilt every winter
Season: Jan – Mar; Annually
Temperature: -3°C to -5°C; 26°F and 23°F
Property size: 3,000 m²; 32,000 ft²

All-suite accommodation
Family-Friendly
ABC Trips Fave

Every winter, just beyond Quebec City, a hotel rises that defies logic—and melts away come spring. Hôtel de Glace is rebuilt entirely from snow and ice each season, transforming frozen blocks into soaring halls, sculpted suites, and immersive ice art installations that feel more like a dream than a destination.

Each room is a work of art, designed by a different artist and carved with extraordinary detail. From illuminated ice chapels and themed suites to a frozen bar serving cocktails in ice glasses, the experience is both surreal and surprisingly refined. Guests are outfitted with expedition-grade sleeping bags and guided through the ritual of sleeping warm in sub-zero temperatures—an adventure that’s as brag-worthy as it is unforgettable.

Because the experience lasts just one night, Hotel de Glace pairs perfectly with a luxury stay in Quebec City. Spend your days indulging in fine dining, Old Town charm, and winter activities, then trade comfort for legend—returning the next morning with stories few travelers can tell. This isn’t just a hotel stay. It’s a rite of passage for curious, cold-loving souls.

On board + on site

What makes Hôtel de Glace the place

Restaurant

Seasonal dining venue

A seasonal restaurant offering warming meals and refreshments, providing a welcome contrast to the ice hotel’s frozen surroundings.

Ice Bar

Signature ice bar

Sip cocktails served in ice glasses inside a bar sculpted entirely from ice and snow, one of the hotel’s most iconic social spaces.

Nordic Hot Tubs

Outdoor hot tubs

Outdoor Nordic hot tubs allow guests to warm up under the winter sky before or after their overnight ice hotel stay.

Aroma Spa

Adjacent Nordic spa

Guests may access the nearby Aroma Spa at Village Vacances Valcartier, a Nordic spa experience offering thermal pools, saunas, and relaxation areas.

Sauna

Heated wellness area

A heated sauna space designed to help guests comfortably transition between the ice hotel and outdoor winter temperatures.

Grand Hall

Architectural centerpiece

The central gathering space of the ice hotel, featuring towering arches, ice sculptures, and dramatic seasonal design.

Ice Chapel

Sculpted ice chapel

A beautifully carved ice chapel used for quiet visits and winter weddings, showcasing the hotel’s seasonal artistry.

Ice Slide

Winter activity

A playful ice slide carved into the hotel structure, adding a fun and interactive element to the experience.

Rooms + suites

Where you'll sleep.

Premium Deluxe Suite with Fireplace, Spa & Private Sauna

Sleeps 2

The most exclusive ice suite, featuring a fireplace, private spa, and private sauna for a heightened, indulgent interpretation of the Hôtel de Glace experience.

Premium Suite with Fireplace & Private Spa

Sleeps 2

A premium ice suite offering a fireplace feature and private spa access, designed for guests seeking added comfort alongside the hotel’s signature ice architecture.

Themed Suite (1 Bed)

Sleeps 2

A uniquely designed ice suite where walls and furnishings are carved around an annual artistic theme, creating a fully immersive and visually striking stay.

Themed Suite (2 Beds)

Sleeps 4

An artist-designed ice suite with two beds and elaborate sculptural details, offering a memorable overnight experience rooted in seasonal creativity.

Themed Suite with Fireplace (1 Bed)

Sleeps 2

An elevated themed ice suite featuring a fireplace element and sculpted artistic details, blending visual drama with a heightened sense of comfort.

Themed Suite with Fireplace (2 Beds)

Sleeps 4

A fireplace-enhanced themed ice suite with two beds, combining intricate ice artistry with a warmer, more refined overnight atmosphere.

Regular Suite (1 Bed)

Sleeps 2

A hand-sculpted ice suite featuring immersive ice décor, thermal sleeping bags, and a minimalist design that defines the classic Hôtel de Glace overnight experience.

Regular Suite (2 Beds)

Sleeps 4

A classic ice suite with two beds, sculpted ice furnishings, and thermal sleeping systems, ideal for friends or families sharing the iconic ice hotel experience.

Regular Suite (3 Beds)

Sleeps 6

The largest configuration of the regular ice suite, offering three beds within a sculpted ice setting for group stays seeking the full Hôtel de Glace experience.

Our walkthrough