What do you think is best while in Quebec City, a boutique hotel in the old city, or the Hilton?

They are similarly priced.

The Hilton is under renovation, so the new rooms are sure to be very nice. I don’t have a guarantee I will get one though. The hotel has all of the typical amenities including an all year round outdoor pool. Seems they pay the money to keep it heated. Also, since it is up on the hill you get waterviews. http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/YQBHIHH-Hilton-Quebec-Quebec/index.do

The boutique hotel I am considering looks very nice and as I mentioned is in the older part of Quebec, so I guess it will have a more French old world feel. http://www.hoteldescoutellier.com/

If anyone has another suggestion I am open. If I could save some money it would be great, these are running around $180—$200 per night.