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Alt Hotel St. John's

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to George Street

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Terrace/patio
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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | View from room
Meeting facility
Lobby lounge
Travelers find themselves in the heart of Downtown St. John's at Alt Hotel, where Terre restaurant serves regional dishes with ocean views. The hotel offers a 24-hour gym, coffee shop, and billiards table, with multilingual staff ready to help guests plan their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 Water Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 5X4

What's nearby

  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • George Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of St. John's - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Bakery & Catering - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olivers Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cojones - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel St. John's

Hotel near George Street
The Rooms and Port of St. John's are located near Alt Hotel St. John's, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Terre, features Regional cuisine and ocean views. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, 6 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A billiards/pool table, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 148 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CAD 5 to 20 for adults and CAD 5 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Terre

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,000 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 20 for adults, and CAD 5 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Alt St. John's
Alt Hotel St. John's Newfoundland
Alt Hotel St. John's Hotel
Alt Hotel St. John's St. John's
Alt Hotel St. John's Hotel St. John's

Frequently asked questions

Is Alt Hotel St. John's pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CAD 45 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Self parking is available for CAD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Alt Hotel St. John's located?

Located in Downtown St. John's, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Harbourside Park, George Street, and The Rooms. National War Memorial and Longshoremen's Protective Union Hall are just steps away.

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Alt Hotel St. John's Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with an incredible ocean view, terrifically appointed rooms with every amenity needed and a great restaurant both within the hotel and just across the street (at Portage). Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in St Johns
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Very nice, clean and friendly place with an incredible view
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel in a geart location next to the Harbour side!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marysa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and hotel. We come back often to visit family and love staying at the Alt Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and very modern. Beautiful view of Signal Hill from the back area while I had my morning coffee. My favourite part of the room was the shower as it was almost like a waterfall! The staff were amazing and helpful and I will be staying here on all future trips to St. Johns
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal downtown location, modern and clean facility, super friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect and the staff were exceptional. Would absolutely stay again if travelling to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so kind and warm. It was a pleasure staying here. I’d come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Alt Hotel.. clean, modern downtown location. Staff were very friendly and the picturesque harbour view was a bonus. Rooms are smaller than average, but overall very comfortable stay. Would recommend and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Alt... the rooms are small but so cleverly laid out they are very functional. The Nespresso machine makes a great coffee, love the control panel that lets you control lights and blinds from bed... everything is really well thought out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Easy to get in and out of St. John’s and lots of dining within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe accessible, view . Parking tight getting in and out
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the perfect location. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marni

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to use as base for family group exploring the region. It was close to restaurants and to Signsl Hill and Cabot Tower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Billi-jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only disappointment was the size of the room and bathroom. Very small and very little storage space for clothing. View was excellent. Also no bar fridge for water and cocktails,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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