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| - Choosing a hotel when traveling is always a stressful decision for me. Whichever I choose has to be a delicate balance between location, price, and comfort or frankly, it could ruin whole trip for me.
That being said, I LOVED my stay at the Hotel Alt last week!
Hotel Alt mainly caught my eye because of the affordable price, style (reminiscent of the Aloft chain), and rave reviews -- and I have to say it didn't disappoint!
The Room/Facilities:
At about 120 a night (through booking.com), Hotel Alt is a wonderful value. The rooms and facilities are brand-spanking new, clean, and colorful. The room wasn't huge, but it was very comfortable for two, 20-something girls. The bed was bigger than I expected and the sheets/mattress were soft, giving me some of the best night's sleep I've had in a hotel.
In terms of accommodations, there was an HD TV in the room, along with a phone, iHome alarm clock, iron and ironing board, and Keurig (with a few k-cups).
There is also a small closet (I've seen many reviews saying that there wasn't one -- guess they couldn't find it. lol), drawers beneath the bed, and the staff added a mini fridge upon my request without any trouble or additional charge.
The bathroom was "spa style" with a small, wood bench, a shower only (which can be seen from inside the room through frosted glass.. be warned if you're shy haha) as well as surprisingly good shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap for those who forgot their own.
If you're driving up, there is some street parking, but you're probably better off parking in the attached garage. It's quiet and safe and about $23 CAD a day if you don't leave; if you take your car out, it's $28.
The Staff:
Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable of the area! For every question we asked they had an answer or were willing to look it up for us. They definitely made us feel welcome.
The Location:
Alt is in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Griffintown, which means there's a lot of construction in the area. It's about a 15-minute walk/bike from Old Port/Montreal (which is great on a nice day -- don't get caught in a downpour like we did), but if you're looking to spend a lot of time downtown, it is a bit out of the way... (This is the only reason I knocked off a star).
Aside from that distance, the location of the hotel itself is great. There are several restaurants in the same building including a cute brunch spot, a lively bar, and a Starbucks; it's also about 2 blocks away from New Gas City and a metro, and it was super easy to hail an uber.
Overall, I was happy to call Hotel Alt my maison for a few days and I'd definitely stay again!
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