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17 September 2016

Alt Hotel Montréal: Where to Stay in Montreal, a Hotel Review

Last Updated on June 25, 2019 by JaimeSays

After 15 years without a proper family vacation, my brother and I surprised my mom with a birthday trip.  For four days, we were going to explore Montreal. We decided on the Alt Hotel Montréal as our homebase. Located in the up and coming area of Montreal known as Griffintown, with many a new condo in downtown Montreal in the area.  After all of my research, Griffintown is where to stay in Montreal.
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Hotel Review of the Alt Hotel Montréal, Griffintown. Photo c/o Lemaymichaud.com
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It’s been 13 years since we all lived under the same roof, so we were a little nervous about shared living space. Making it an extended weekend and getting international packages for our phones allowed us to spend just enough time together. After our flights were booked, we couldn’t wait to check out where to stay in Montréal.

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Earlier in the summer, my mom and I stayed in an Airbnb in Indianapolis because most of the hotels were out of our price range.  While I had no issues with the Airbnb, I forgot that the needs of sexagenarian are decidedly different than mine.  It didn’t matter if it was a new condo in downtown Montreal, I didn’t want to run the risk of her complaints from Indiana.  She found the bed too soft, the bathroom too dark, and really didn’t like the scarcity of the coffee accoutrements. For this trip, I knew where to stay in a Montreal: it had to be in a hotel, and I had to be aware of our budget.

Room Details Alt Hotel Montréal

Alt Hotel Montreal fit our needs perfectly.  The premise of the hotel chain is that its “service-light” style allows for rooms to have the same price every day of the year, no matter what the demand. Some examples of “service light” included bulk toiletries in the bathrooms, snack and vending options in the lobby, and self service where available.
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Alt Hotel, Griffintown Montréal, Bathroom
The beds were very comfortable, with firm mattresses and soft sheets.  The pillows had a nice, down fill and there were extra pillows available in the closet.  There was a desk and a lounge chair which allowed for sitting space in the absence of an additional suite.  Even with three of us, there were enough towels and hangers for everyone to hang their clothes for the weekend.  Not having to argue over hangers was a really nice touch!
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Hotel Review Alt Hotel Griffintown Montréal Bedroom

 Ideal Griffintown Location

The location of the hotel can’t be beat. Griffintown is right on the Lachine canal, making Vieux-Montreal (the old port) a breeze to get to on foot. Although it is at the bottom of the hill, the views of the Five Roses factory and of the port are so peaceful and lovely to wake up to each morning. I would recommend staying in this area, and specifically at this hotel, over anything higher up the hill, or on the “mont” as it is called. Restaurants and cafés are no more than a five minute walk away, and Bixi bike rental stations are two blocks away in almost any direction.  That was my favorite way to get around, and to discover so many things to do in Montreal.

Although the hotel is known to be “service-light,” the front desk and housekeeping staff were incredibly helpful. They took time to point out memorable spots on our map, and gave great restaurant recommendations. They were patient with my French speaking, and also explained things in English for my family.  We had a late departure so the staff held our luggage and let us change our clothing and relax on the 7th floor lounge.

All in all, I would recommend anyone who is visiting Montréal to look into the Alt Hotel Montréal.  For around $120 USD a night, we certainly felt like we hit the jackpot with such a great location and comfortable stay.
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