Alt Griffintown sits at the corner of Peel and Wellington streets, in a Montreal neighbourhood that has transformed over the past decade: former industrial warehouses converted into new uses, residential towers, and restaurants occupying high-ceilinged spaces. The hotel embodies this neighbourhood logic, midway between Old Montreal and downtown, steps away from the Lachine Canal.

Why choose Alt Griffintown

This address works well for those wanting to avoid the downtown core without straying too far: the Old Port is reachable on foot in under fifteen minutes, and the bicycle path network along the Lachine Canal lets you escape the city by bike in minutes. The hotel operates a fixed-rate pricing policy, eliminating surprise seasonal surcharges.

The establishment welcomes pets for a supplement, which remains uncommon in this category in Montreal.

The feel of the place

Alt Griffintown embraces contemporary design without fuss: clean volumes, raw materials, and original artworks hung in the rooms—each signed by a different artist. The fitness centre is open 24/7, catering to business travellers accustomed to shifting time zones.

The 7th-floor terrace overlooks Griffintown and offers an intriguing perspective on the neighbourhood's transformation: you see both industrial silhouettes and recent developments. The lounge bar extends this atmosphere in a relaxed register.

The rooms

The hotel offers three categories, all equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, HD television with Chromecast, a Nespresso machine, and toiletries from a local brand.

• Large double room: family configuration, sleeping up to two adults and two children.
• Single room: standard layout for solo travel or couples, with work area.
• Corner room with view: the best-positioned, with lounge corner, desk and bench, and views over downtown.

Upon request, the front desk provides yoga mats, rollaway beds, mini-fridges, or baby supplies.

Dining and services

Two on-site options and several addresses within walking distance:

• Altcetera, in the lobby: coffees, teas, smoothies, salads, sandwiches, and bowls all day.
• Le Boulevardier, affiliated restaurant: Parisian brasserie reimagined with a Montreal twist, featuring oysters, risotto, lobster, tartare, and lamb rack, with wine and cocktail selections.

Practical services: luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures, round-the-clock fitness centre, pet accommodation for a supplement.

Location and access

Address: 120 Peel Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 0L8 — corner of Peel and Wellington streets.

The hotel connects to Montreal's transport network:

• Metro: Griffintown–Bernard-Landry and Bonaventure stations, both within walking distance.
• Bike: Bixi stations just steps away, direct connection to the Lachine Canal bicycle paths.
• Walking: Old Montreal and downtown in around fifteen minutes.

From Montreal-Trudeau Airport, allow approximately 25 to 35 minutes by taxi depending on traffic.

Around the neighbourhood

Griffintown has a good concentration of restaurants. Among immediate neighbours: PALMA, New American cuisine with Asian accents, and ZIBO! Griffintown for salads, pizzas, pasta, and grilled dishes in a convivial setting. The Lachine Canal, minutes away, is ideal for walking, cycling, or kayaking in season.

To explore the city in depth, consult our Montreal guide. Travellers wishing to compare with another urban Montreal accommodation might consider the Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth, or venture further for a contemplative stay on the St. Lawrence at the Auberge du Mange Grenouille.

Planning the rest of your journey

Alt Griffintown fits well into a city itinerary combining Montreal with a nature component, whether the Laurentians, the St. Lawrence, or Western Canada. To build your custom itinerary, explore our Canada trips.