Location. Overlooking the Ottawa River on 152 acres, the Chateau Cartier Resort in Gatineau, Quebec, is centrally located in the National Capital Region. The hotel is just eight kilometers from downtown Ottawa and the region's high-tech district, with views of the Parliament buildings and Champlain Bridge. Hotel Features. This resort has a challenging 18-hole golf course and offers two tennis courts, volleyball court and fitness center. Other resort amenities include a sunning terrace, a spa, indoor pool, whirlpool and views of the scenic course. Other perks include a meeting and business center, computer rentals, babysitting services, room service during certain hours, and 2,200 square meters of convention, banquet, catering and ballroom facilities. For dining, Sam Snead's Bar & Grill, named after the famous golfer, serves steak and seafood.

Guestrooms. The six- story, smoke-free Quebec hotel features 129 guestrooms, including 90 one-bedroom suites, some with fireplaces and desks, and all offering country French furnishings, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibars, refrigerators, coffeemakers, bathrobes and complimentary newspapers. Families and groups needing space can book adjoining rooms.

Expert Tip. An on-site golf professional helps hone golf games through private or group lessons.

Room Types:

King/Queen Suite:   One king bed or one queen bed and one sofa bed. May have golf course views. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Phone with voice mail. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Complimentary daily newspaper. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer and bathrobes. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning.

Standard Two Doubles :   Two double beds. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable channels with pay movies. Voice mail. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Bathrobes. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary daily newspaper. Air conditioning.

Boutique Level:   One king bed or queen bed. Renovated January 2008. Hardwood floors. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV in bedroom. 42-inch flat-screen TV. Premium cable channels with pay movies. Voice mail. Complimentary local and toll-free calls. Complimentary daily newspaper. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with slate backsplash. Hair dryer. Bathrobes. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Air conditioning.

Driving Directions: From Ottawa International Airport: Take the Airport Pkwy, which turns into Bronson Ave. Turn left onto 417-Queensway heading west. Take Exit 123 (Island Park Dr) and cross the Champlain Bridge into Quebec. Turn left onto Aylmer Rd and the hotel is on the left.