Maison William Wakeham

Though it contains only 11 rooms, La Maison William Wakeham is the closest thing the Gaspé Peninsula has to a "grand old hotel". Built around 1860 as the home of its namesake, an eminent physician and government official, this Second Empire-style beauty has a long history of welcoming travellers: it was shortly after Wakeham's death in 1920 when its second owner, the prominent local hotelier John Baker, converted the place into the crown jewel of his burgeoning empire. But if what you've read thus far has led you to expect flawless luxury, prepare to be disappointed: the Maison Wakeham's tired old rooms need a proper round of updates before the place can really pull off the top-shelf boutique-hotel experience it's shooting for. Carpets are scuffed and threadbare, musty smells abound, and the wiring is an electrical fire waiting to happen. On the positive side, the place benefits from a Goldilocks location, with easy access to the downtown bustle via rue de la Reine yet far enough away to afford guests some quietude, the terrace offers lovely views onto Gaspé Bay, and the restaurant does a better job of projecting luxury, with an effortless elegance and a menu based on local seafood. There's free WiFi, air conditioning in the rooms, free parking, and breakfast is included in your room rate.

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