Fodor's Expert Review ALT Montreal Griffintown

Savvy young game developers, hipsters, bloggers, and budget-conscious artists flock to ALT in Griffintown (and its sister in Brossard) because of the exceptional style and comfort provided for the miraculous (set) rate of $159 a night for a room with one queen-sized bed.

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.

Photo: Groupe Germain Hotels

bathroom

If you like full-force water pressure, you’ll be happy. The ALT has spa-style showers with a showerhead generating a dense and abundant flow. Body products are by the local company Bella Pella.

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 pixilated art and furniture that didn’t come from Ikea. There’s a bar and a small market called Altceteria for creative popcorn, drinks, chips, chocolate, and other munchies.

dining

There’s no in-house restaurant, but who cares? The ALT is close to the trendiest strip of eateries in town—in Griffintown, to be exact. For coffee, there’s an espresso machine in the lobby and a Starbucks on site. Emergency munchies are for sale in the lobby.