Fodor's Expert Review Alt Hotel Pearson

Not your average airport hotel, this hip boutique hotel delivers exceptional style at an alluring flat rate: $179 for a room with a queen bed or $199 for two queen beds. Conveniently located adjacent to long-term parking and a LINK rail station, the ALT has a 24-hour gym, a cafe for ready-to-go meals and basic booze, plus a chic lobby for mingling before flights.

There’s no official check-out time, so go ahead and sleep in, my friend. Just let them know approximately when you’ll be leaving, so they can arrange housekeeping accordingly.

room

Compact and minimal chic, the 250-square-foot single rooms manage to pack in a lot: a comfy queen-size bed with Egyptian cotton sheets and a goose down comforter, feather center “duvet” pillows, huge flat-screen televisions, clock radios, a Keurig coffee machine, a multi-plug connectivity panel, a work station with ergonomic chair and free Wi-Fi.

YOU SHOULD KNOW We aren’t kidding about the 250-square-foot single room size. And there are no king-sized beds. Anyone who needs to spread out will feel confined. For another $20, get the double room with two queen beds. Windows do not open, if that's an issue.

bathroom

Rejoice--full-force water pressure! The ALT has spa-style showers with a showerhead generating a dense enough flow to wash off your jet lag.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Only the bigger rooms with two queen-sized beds have tubs. Single rooms have showers.

lobby

Open concept and breezy, the lobby is like your coolest friend’s loft, with furniture that didn’t come from Ikea. There’s The lobby has slick but comfortable furniture—even a swing chair—as well as a cozy fireplace and handy Internet portals. Next to the self-serve check-in counters, visitors will see the gigantic ALTExpo, a mural made up of thousands of projected Instagram photos submitted by previous guests (submit yours on their website).

gym

Located on the 14th floor, the gym is bright and well appointed with basic cardio machines and weight training gear. The rubber floor is a nice touch.

dining

There’s a bar and a small market called Altceteria for creative popcorn, drinks, chips, chocolate, and other munchies. Some ready-to-go meals are

YOU SHOULD KNOW This is no place to bring a client for a meal, but it's a great hub for young staff at a start-up to grab a snack and keep brainstorming.

drinking

Altceteria has a liquor license, so you can get basic booze and bottle of beer--even a few easy cocktails.