Stellar Gourmet food inside an Ikea Catalogue

we stayed at la Ferme 2 days whilst on out honeymoon. Les Labours is an outstanding restaurant - atmosphere, service and seriously incredible food. The kitchen is open and in the middle of the restaurant - very cool and surprisingly the atmosphere of intimacy is maintained. downstairs I have to confess to having the best pizza I've had anywhere ...... plus

Stylish country get away

We had already visited Quebec City and had to kill time in this region, so got lucky finding Baie St Paul, and Hotel La Ferme.
The hotel is within an easy walk to the Main Street of Baie St Paul and all it's galleries, boutiques, restaurants and to the St Lawrence River.
Hotel La Ferme was extremely comfortable, friendly and... plus

The best hotel around the area

Stunning views, lots to see in town, the room where superb, the people at the reception very friendly.lots of nice photographs to take with you, with lovely memories of this wonderful place in Quebec.
Very modern rooms, loved the coloured keyed closets, the beds were really cozy and huge.The bathroom was excellent

Magnifique

My wife and I stayed here for a few nights on our summer trip to the region and LOVED it. Original concept, well appointed rooms and nice walking distance to the "downtown" district where you'll find many quaint shops, restos and watering holes. Not sure if they always offer the live entertainment in the lobby of the main building (rooms... plus

Great hotel

The hotel is really nice but a little on the high price , the spa was expensive for what you have access , if you took the train it's really nice but way over price this is the main problem I think, if money is not a problem go for it ! Room are Nice and original has the hôtel... plus

Superior Accommodation in New France

There are growing numbers of quasi-boutique hotels that promise promise urbane comfort, super chilled style, sophisticated cuisine. Le Ferme actually achieves all of these things and more. In addition to be a great place to eat and sleep its gorgeus to look at – and to be in. Those who visited the better Club Med ski sites in Europe will... plus

Fabulous

Generally I post to tripadvisor when I have a negative experience. This is the first post in response to a surprisingly positive experience.
The architecture was great. The only gripe was that a ski trip comes with a lot of baggage and there was little storage space in the room, save for one cabinet. We found ourselves tripping over our... plus

Modern Luxury Amid Country Quiet

I stayed at Hôtel La Ferme during a press trip. The ultra-modern and sleek hotel sits where more rustic historical buildings once stood. After the original structures burned down 140 new rooms opened in June 2012. Medicinal plants ring outdoor hot tubs and the property lies near the river so there’s always a cool wind amid an unusual microclimate created... plus

Loved the family rooms

Loved, loved, loved this hotel. Great concept. Beautiful design. Loved that it was decorated with so many local items. And the kids especially loved the family rooms. It's too bad that it's not a ski-in, ski-out location.

a little chilly

stunning views and interesting architecture do not make -up for cold service that borders on rude ..
many other reviews have already explored this so no need to repeat but suffice to say that the staff seems to think that competent efficiency is the same as excellent service ....it isn't.
admittedly, warm personal service that does not intrude can be... plus

Nice hotel but terrible service

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights in February (Valentine’s Day weekend). We were very excited about our stay seeing as the hotel had won a bunch of awards and was included in Conde Nast’s hotels to check out in 2013/2014.
Overall, as detailed below, we found the service at the hotel to be sub-par to what the hotel... plus

Disappointed.....terrible service

We and another couple were in the area in a rented chalet to ski for 3 days. We had heard about Hotel La Ferme and decided to go there for a drink after skiing at Massif to check it out and see what all the hype was about. We walked into bar/restaurant and were told to stand there and someone... plus

amazing time

We stayed there during thanksgiving weekend and omg, it was so fun. The hotel is lovely, the room was big and it had an amazing comfy bed. We went to eat at Les Labours on one evening which was amazing although make sure you book your dinner time. The other night, a girl at the local cafe recommended us a... plus

Great Location & Accommodations

Excellent value for money overall.
Service: The most disappointing aspect. No valet parking or to help you with luggage. Reception staff not always helpful. Restaurant service excellent.
Rooms: Rooms are located within 50-100m in separate buildings adjacent to the main building where the reception and restaurants are located. Rooms are modern and well designed. Ask for a view on the... plus

The good, the bad, and the ugly

There were pros and cons to our stay here. In the upside, the shower was great, the bed was extremely comfortable, and the room, a regular one, was small but functional. Almost the whole wall was a window, and we had a door to the outside. The view was a snowy field. The location is great, facing on to the... plus

the things to come

Architecturally, this is nothing new but its a step in the right direction. Fit and finishes are not 100% with small details missing or not performed to better standards of finish.
The air quality was very good in the room we had. Rooms are small and storage space is limited but it works well enough. Rooms have plenty of natural... plus

Worst stay of the year, useless staff at front desk

Arriving at the hotel on a rainy day, I carried my luggages myself to the lobby (no valet). After managing to get a very small discount on a Studio room for which I paid 239$ for, I took my luggage again and had to cross to another building (in the rain again). Arriving at the room, I must say the... plus

Unusual

We were two families - 11 in total. Teenagers and adults. Four rooms for three nights. We had a lot of luggage due to the fact we had skis, skates, ski clothing etc for 11. Getting all of this stuff up the icy stairs or snow covered walkway and then through 4 doors and up a flight of stairs (no... plus

It's nice here even in the off-season

I can imagine that this resort is jam-packed during ski season. There is a train station, built and maintained by the resort, specifically for their guest to get to and from the ski area. There are indoor and outdoor lounge areas plus a bar and grill in the public area with indoor and outdoor seating as well as chairs at... plus

Excellent French Country Hotel

Excellent location , 20 minutes from Calais but set in true French Countryside
The hotel itself is a converted farm buildings , authentic beams , buildings , old mystic fire places -- true French food and wine offering that you would die for

Super design respecting historical environment

The founder is one co-founder of "Le Cirque du Soleil". Hotel La Ferme offers in summer season a ride on a train from Quebec city to Baie-st-Paul. A kind of l'Orient-Express of the north. In winter season La Ferme becomes a fantastic ski resort. Right on the StLaurence River, the view from top of the hills is breathtaking. And the... plus

Ultra-Modern in a Bucolic Setting

My husband bought me tickets for our first anniversary present (paper!) to Le Festif! to see The Cat Empire in Baie St. Paul. Some research on the area brought me to Hotel La Ferme. It was definitely unlike any other we've stayed at. From their web site: "Hôtel La Ferme bears the hallmark of les Petites-Franciscaines-de-Marie, a nunnery that dates... plus

Stylish Contemporary

We spent two days in mid-September at La Ferme while exploring the gorgeous Charlevoix region along the St. Lawrence River. The overall design of the hotel is quite stunning: modern Scandinavian-style ski lodge with many wonderful amenities. I still dream of that luxurious bed with its silky high-thread-count sheets, sybaritic puffy duvet and marshmallow-soft pillows. And of the gorgeously... plus

Fun place for family or couples

Although we were a little disappointed with the galleries at Baie-St-Paul, our stay in Hotel La Ferme more than made up for it. The hotel is unlike any other we have stayed at and not one we will soon forget. The rooms are fun and the interiors are modern, clean, and new. We have two teenage kids, so each appreciated... plus

Le personnel était très souriant et acceuillant. Le repas fut très bon et très agréable. C'est un endroit magnifique et à découvrir.

Une certaine forme de fluidité rendant les choses faciles
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la météo... :)

The restaurant. The Scandinavian design. The layout of the property. The gardens used to raise their own flowers and produce.
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The design of the in-room bath. With the soap and shampoo containers attached to the wall, it was impossible to stop water from falling on the floor during a shower. As a result, mold was beginning to form on the floor under the bath.

le service.l ambiance, nous étions très satisfait de notre séjour.nous allons retournée bientôt...
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le manque de chariot pour le transport de nos bagages .soit de notre voiture a la chambre .

Modern, comfortable with a touch of luxury
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No full length mirror in room, no bathrobe

We loved everything about the hotel. It is new, clean, restaurants very good, etc...
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Nothing!

la douceur des draps, la propreté, la gentillesse du personnel, la proximité de la ville, les équipements
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L'insonorisation aurait pu être plus grande. Nous entendions les gens marcher au-dessus de notre tête et lorsqu'ils prenaient leur douche.

Unique hôtel provides stylish & inspired rooms in the countryside

Hotel La Ferme is a bold, outside the box hotel that combines progressive design, heritage elements and understated luxuries. On the site of a former hospice, turned farm, the hotel is actually a number of buildings, each with a somewhat different look. Overall, that look can be described as that of Nordic, with a hint of rustic; i.e blond /... plus

prachtig hotel, vriendelijk personeel, lekker eten, mooie design kamers, originele spa
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nieuw hotel (1 jaar open) dus tuin nog niet volgroeid en niet goed onderhouden

Accueil et service impeccables au restaurant de l'hôtel.
Bonne bouffe. Localisation à distance de marche du centre-ville
de Baie-Saint-Paul.
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Chambre grande comme un garde-robes dans un bâtiment sans ascenseur;
très agréable avec une valise de 20 kg. Ne valait pas le prix demandé
par nuit (179$).
Document d'enregistrement unilingue anglais à l'arrivée. Devant mon étonnement, la... plus

le confort et bonne nourriture.
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A seamless package of transportation, accommodation and food

We wanted to extend our vacation in Quebec beyond our time in Montreal and Quebec City, and really just stumbled upon the "Le Massif" experience. Almost all of the other guests were francophone, and it seems as though there isn't much effort to market this outside of Quebec. The hotel, train and ski resort are owned by the same company... plus

Le confort de La chambre.
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Un peu dispendieux.

Simply Overpriced

Clearly overpriced. At nearly 200$ a night, we found no reason why it is that expensive. The hotel and the (small) rooms are modern, clean, plain and simple. The concept is great and the architecture as well. It is quiet and also well located. But you could simply visit the hotel, buy some organic produce grown there without actually sleeping... plus

Charmant séjour dans un lieu intéressant et original. Très zen et artistique. Un Spa où on rêve de retourner. Excellent petit-déjeuner. Bref, bien sous tous rapports!
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Je regrette un peu que le train ne fonctionne pas les lundis et mardis... Du coup j'ai raté une attraction fort sympa!

Design des chambres Qualité du restaurant
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Accès au spa non inclus ($$$)

Le design et la qualité des restaurants La ville et la région agréables à visiter surtout si il fait beau
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L'absence de piscine, de tennis, dans un 4 étoiles situé dans une région de villégiature touristique . Le lit de 140 cm seulement pour une chambre 4* , on a vu mieux ailleurs L'absence de vraie séparation entre enfants et parents alors que l'on croit avoir réservé une suite et non pas... plus

Loved the family room: queen bed for us and bunk beds for 7 year old to sleep and play in (top bunk). had enough room for a baby playpen too. liked the split shower and toilet/sink, never needing to wait to use it for either function.
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needs a small fridge, especially as a family room, needed to store milk, etc... plus

C'est un hotel moderne avec une grande capacité d'accueil. Les espaces collectifs sont généreux. Il est très bien situé: au calme, à proximité du centre et proche du fleuve (faciles à atteindre à pied ou en vélo). Des jeux d'extérieurs sont à disposition: badmington, freezebee, ballon...
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C'est une vision très urbaine de la campagne... Certains aspects de l'architecture font plus penser à... plus

Different concept from the others

The rooms in each pavillion (four) are all the same.The Pavillions had quite different rooms (all modern, possibly a little btit to much, but handsome).
It has been designed by a group of architects and has been opened in June 2012.
Without a lot of promotion,the Hotel was full of people.
Kind people.

La propreté des lieux, un modèle ! La chambre familiale spacieuse Le
jardin potager bien entrtenu mais qui n'est pas qu'un simple
décor Le fait que l'hôtel se fournisse avec les producteurs locaux,
savons, par exemple, provenant d'une savonnerie locale.
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Le fait de payer 20 $ par personne pour accéder au Spa !

La chambre était très agréable au premier coup d'oeil. Les couettes et les oreillers «trop» confortables. Le petit resto-bar à l'entrée est très accueillant.
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Trop urbain à mon goût; j'avais l'impression d'être dans un grand hôtel impersonnel d'unegrande ville. Une chance qu'il y avait des vaches près du stationnement et les champs quis'étendent presque jusqu'au fleuve. Si le coup d'oeil... plus

Quality not Kitsch

I must admit, I was very skeptical about the kitsch and concept of this hotel when I first heard about it, reconstruction, while skiing at Le Massif. But staying and eating there in the first summer season, dispelled all reserve. Lovely, truly lovely simple rooms. Eight hundred thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and duvet covers, natural wood, built in bunks... plus

Stylish surprise in rural Quebec

Had read a handful of reviews before we arrived with our 5 year old for a one night stay. Not quite sure what I was expecting but was pleasantly surprised. If I had to sum up the vibe - think Scandie/refined/rustic. I was prepared for the somewhat awkward collection of buildings, which in the summer months poses few problems( unless... plus

La nourriture au resto "le labours" et l'endroit.
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Le matelas beaucoup trop mou.

Very nice hotel infrastrucure and matrerials.
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A train with diesel engines runing for quite long time had been parked just besides the hotel. That is not compatible with a hotel of this quality. It was unacceptably loud and the exhausts were significant. It is welcomed to have a train station so close, but the diesel engines should be stopped for the parking period (it was not just a... plus

L'emplacement est superbe, le complexe fort agréable. C'est beau, nouveau, et serein
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La nourriture devrait se raffiner.

Le site, personnel très accueillant
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Prix un peu élevé pour une nuité avec repas du soir et du matin

Le design et le confort des chambres. Le souper au restaurant les Labours étaient excellent.
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rien de spécial... plus

Great spa. Beautiful room. Nice restaurant.

L'accueuil du personnel, la gentillesse de nous permettre de changer de chambre pour être dans le même pavillon que nos amis. Belle décoration. Hôtel d'une grande beauté à l'intérieur. Présence d'un petit marché le dimanche matin.
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Chambre pas si fonctionnelle que cela dans le pavillon Le Clos. Pas de chaise seulement une chaise longue. Le restaurant le Labour qui ne peut accueuillir tous... plus

La tranquilité hôtel terroir
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petit lavabo à la chambre manque d'ascenceur avec le bagage

Nice design

We just visited on the outside and the lobby. I liked the design, it is very original, a mix of modern, rustic and Zen. The outdoor pool is great but there is manure smell around...because it's facing the fields. Very original concept and design.

Très bel hôtel, personnels charmant.
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Pas de frigo dans la chambre. Se méfier de la chambre 218, très bruyante, elle est située au dessus de la salle à manger.

Not so good for families with small children

The hotel presents a nice design and comfortable beds. Staff is polite and helpful. However when travelling with small children (2 and 4) it is not so good. The family room seems small for four people (two small children and parents), and it is clearly overpriced. Bunk beds are useless for small children, too high (an accident may be quite... plus

décoration moderne tout en gardant un beau cachet campagnard.

Lieu bien entretenu,neuf. On se sent vraiment à la campagne
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Le serveur du souper qui ne s'occupait pas beaucoup de nous en formule escapade(donne pas assez de pourboire?)

Les chambres sont très bien décorées et de manière très originales.
La chambre familiale est très bien agencée et la literie est
excellente. L'environnement de l 'hôtel est très agréable et
propice à la détente. Trés bien situé à côté du centre ville de baie
saint paul. Le café du marché offre un service de petit déjeuner à
emporter qui est bon.
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Le personnel de l 'hôtel est indifférent à... plus

Accueil, lieu, architecture très intéressante. Concept ds l'ensemble surprenant par son originalité et très contemporain dans un environnement très campagnard.
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Le resto,le bar où on ne peut prendre un verre sans manger. La qualité de la cuisine reste à désirer, j'ai dû retourner mon plat pricipal. Rapport qualité prix surfait. Plainte faite au directeur le l'hôtel, il a noté sans plus.

The bed and bedding were excellent. The modern shower very efficient.
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The room and access corridors are not quite as depicted on the website. 23$ per person charge to access the spa area. Room pricing is about 30% overstated.

Excellent & Interesting

Great hotel spread out over several buildings. My wife and I had a suite that was immaculate, very roomy with a great view. The hotel is not handicapped friendly unless you stay in the main building so be aware of this. There are no elevators except for the main building. One must climb two flights of stairs to your room.... plus

Le design, lits superposés
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Avoir à payer des frais supplémentaires pour l'accès au bain tourbillon. Aucun piscine.

Le confort et l'originalité du design de l'hôtel
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Le personnel est très gentil mais il en manquait à la réception à notre arrivée

Very innovative. Fresh and TERROIR oriented. Amazing design and focus on local fresh produces. Unique built-in train terminal and Sunday market. It will be a real spa one day.

I must say very nice hotel , clean , good view , great area . Good bar ,
good cocktail
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Mainly problem was no boiler for hot water in the room. 120Cad for 3
persons for a poor breakfast . Really a shame . 2 small pieces of bread
. Their swimming pull is not free for the guest . You need to pay . It
is a giant bah tub no a swimming pull . a mini room for gym smaller than
the bedroom . No... plus

L'originalité de l'architecture et de la décoration. Le bar et la restaurant.

Borderline ripoff

First a little bit of history. We first heard about this hotel through the story of an investor in the Baie St-Paul countryside who bought (what might be) the biggest farm in the Charlevoix region a couple of years ago. Soon after, the whole campus was on fire and as we were wandering into the great nothingness while looking for... plus

La superbe chambre
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L'absence de table d'hôte qui fait rapidement monter le coût du souper

Wow

The best hotel I've been to! The design is "scandinavian" - clean lines and rustic charm. Lots of "artisan" touch (lamps, chairs, artwork). The hotel is "green" (they use eco-friendly materials like salvaged wood and even grow some of their food on the grounds!) The bed was so comfy, like a hug! The restaurant "Les Labours" serves delicious food, and... plus

Service is very nice , except the waiter in the restaurant who has an unpleasant attitude

Definitively not come back . 240 dollar per night !!!
More expensive than grand Hyatt or Sofitel . In the hole of Canada . Be serious !!
If you are lucky the sun will be there otherwise it is boring and more boring . I could keep going what the point this hotel is created like a cash machine not... plus

L'harmonie entre le design et la campagne. La simplicité de l'accueil, le personnel n'est pas guindé, très poli et courtois tout en étant simple.

- Hotel with a vision (both on the ecological front as in the way customers are treated). - Very friendly staff. You feel immediately welcome.
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- Did have to wait a little bit too long on the pizza in the café.

We were taken care of

Really nice hotel, especially for someone who loves architecture and artisan work. The concept of multiple buildings is a little bit unsettling at the beginning but it is.. different! We were there in Summer, so we could borrow umbrellas to go in and out of our rooms. I am not sure if I would love it in Winter, since you... plus

Superbe séjour. Gastronomie et service hors du commun.

Accueuil et service chaleureux. Insonorisation impeccable. Chaises sur terrasse face au fleuve. Excellente cuisine et beauté des lieux.

Nous étions à l`hotel pour 2 jours et la chambre n`a pas été rafraichie durant notre séjour. L`accès au spa qui n`était pas compris dans le prix de la chambre, est exagéré à mon avis.

Le confort des chambres Le design de l'établissement La tranquillité La nourriture La nature La gentillesse du personnel
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Pas de débarcadère alors qu'il pleuvait à notre arrivée Le formulaire que l'on nous fait signé à l'arrivée qui est tout en anglais La facture email également en anglais

The style

Bien situé, et belle chambre et belle vue. Tranquillité

A different experience, but a gem

I stayed for two nights at this hotel as part of a group. We took the memorable train ride from Quebec City to the hotel, and had a super breakfast on the train. We were greeted by the General Manager, who incidentally is part of the famous Germain family of hoteliers.
The hotel has six or seven different buildings, all... plus

Aucun fer à repasser

Décoration intérieure inventive et raffinée, terrain et lieu spectaculaire, espace pour feu de camp fort sympathique, près du village (distance à pied)
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An expensive college campus

I must admit that I got the idea of La Ferme being like a college campus from an earlier reviewer. That is the best explanation I can give. It is just a very awkward place, that I think will age very poorly. It seems to have been built very cheaply(think Guilded Age). Many things are already not working, and there... plus

This is not Old McDonald's farm

Since it was my second time and soon my third at La Ferme i figured it was time for a review...now...for all you english speaking tourists out there...apart from the name...this is not a farm...far from it..this is one of the sexiest hotels in Quebec...wow!!!
With a mix of old farm wood planks and steel and chrome this hotel is... plus

Augmentation de $135 à 219$ durant la dernière année..... Des croissants
et café à $13 ? Vous êtes entrain de tuer votre réputation et diminuer
votre clientèle ... J'ai séjourné à plus de 5 reprises chez vous,
mais là je crois que vous avez dépassé les bornes avec vos prix à
égorger les budgets ...... plus

La gentillesse et la courtoisie des employés. Le confort de notre chambre. La pensée écologique dans sa conception
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Different

We stayed there 2 nights. This new hotel ( great location) offers a different layout that may need some getting used to by some guests. I personally found it over priced since breakfast was not included. The bed is rather high. I had to first lie down in order to get into bed versus first sitting down on the bed... plus

Not Sure What This Place is Supposed to Be

We went to La Ferme for a special family weekend. While the hotel is in a great setting and there is no doubt a fortune was spent on the facilities however, the feeling it gave me was of a college campus. I felt that I would have to go to classes in the morning.
I just don't understand the purpose.... plus

Still in training

What a great hotel! but still in need of professional training staff at reception exceptional in reference the concierge ,but the restaurant soso, the open concept kitchen makes it that you can see everything from pinching your nose to manipulating food to jiggling butter in your hands to the skelet , not very appetizing trust me .

Not a good experience

Stayed for one night in June 2013 as a couple.
*Specific Negative*
I'm going to separate this one out as it is unlikely to apply to everyone.
We got to the hotel pretty tired and were really in need of a good nights sleep before continuing our trip.
After midnight we were woken by the phone but there was no... plus

An oasis of relaxation, and amazing food

The hotel is beautiful and very unique, it is a wonderful mix of rustic with elegance and care for details.
The hotel is located right in a valley in between two mountains and it overlooks the St Lawrence (which you get to see only from some rooms, so you might want to request it when making the room reservation)
The... plus

Wonderful hotel

We spent a week in March skiing at Le Massif and part of the package was accommodation at La Ferme. It was spectacular! Super modern. Everything was just better and more than usual. The outdoor hot tub was a pool and two hot tubs. The shower was a rain forest and a conventional fixture. The coffee machine was a Nespresso.... plus

They're getting close... almost perfect

At the Boston Ski Expo in the Fall, we met a Groupe Le Massif Marketing Director, Marie-Josee Gagnon, and she convinced us to come up and visit the new Hotel la Ferme, in the picturesque town of Baie-St-Paul, Quebec. It's about an hour plus east-northeast of Quebec City. It somewhat serves the Le Massif Ski Area, aprox. 20 minutes away.... plus

Great stay, great food

My husband and I went snowboarding at le Massif and chose to stay at this hotel which is a 15-20 minute drive away from the mountain. We had an enjoyable stay from start to finish. When we arrived there was a ceremony for the Jr. Alpine Olympic medalists, the manager who saw we were trying to find the building we... plus

Fantastic Vacation

We ventured into Quebec to go skiing for a week. Le Massif is the hill we chose and we ended up going to Hoteal La Ferme based on information on the website. We were so happy we did!
The food was phenomenal. The chefs in Les Labours were very friendly. We had breakfast at the hotel everyday with no regrets.... plus

Betting the farm and winning... almost

We spent two nights at the new Hotel La Ferme in Baie St-Paul, Province of Québec in February 2013.
Location
Hotel La Ferme is located a few hundred yards off the Rue St-Jean-Baptiste, the main street where can be found the shops, the art galleries and the restaurants of Baie St-Paul. Even with an artic -16C (3F) and some wind,... plus