Alt Hotel St. John's

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

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, desk
Terrace/patio
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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125 Water Street, St. John's, NL, A1C 5X4
  • Place, The Rooms
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of St. John's
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

St. John's

Located in Downtown St. John's, Alt Hotel St. John's is next to Harbourside Park and National War Memorial. This 148-room, 3.5-star hotel has a 24-hour gym along with free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Harbourside Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Duckworth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terre Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Heart Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cojones - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel St. John's

Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to George Street
Alt Hotel St. John's features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Self parking is offered for CAD 15 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and litter boxes. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a microwave in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect LCD TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. IPod docks, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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 a free cancellation option available at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Alt Hotel St. John's offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Alt Hotel St. John's?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Hotel St. John's on Feb 11, 2026 start from $102.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Alt Hotel St. John's?

This hotel is situated in Downtown St. John's, just steps from Harbourside Park and National War Memorial, and within a short walk of George Street. You'll also find Spirit of Newfoundland and Atlantic Place less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Yes, secured parking is offered for CAD 15 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's feature a casino on the premises?

No, Alt Hotel St. John's doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Alt Hotel St. John's?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Alt Hotel St. John's a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, an ocean-view restaurant, and private dining.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Alt Hotel St. John's serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Terre.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Alt Hotel St. John's for a fee of CAD 45 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls and litter boxes.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Alt Hotel St. John's?

The closest major airport to Alt Hotel St. John's is St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT), which is 5 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Alt Hotel St. John's?

No, at Alt Hotel St. John's, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Alt Hotel St. John's Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 803 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1013 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were great! Fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lived in NL 4 years ago and never had a reason to stay there, but always wanted to. We had a mini vacation in St. Johns and stayed at The Alt. It was fantastic! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and service. Pillows need changing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless as always and the staff was courteous and very friendly. We love the Alt stay when we need to have a night out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, San Anotnio

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is absolutely stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trena E

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jansen

Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

Lyndsay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were unique and clean! Very nice location and walkable to all of downtown. The staff were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
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

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Billi-jo

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, worth the upgrade for a harbour view :) the staff were truly outstanding.. always laughing and super friendly..we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhiying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, cute hotel and excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kiryeon Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel , staff very friendly and rooms very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maye

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option. Room on the small(er) side. Was find for a solo traveller, but might have felt a bit tight for 2. Overall really well laid out. Easy check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025