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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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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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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)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 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, Harbour View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

St. John's

Alt Hotel St. John's puts you in the heart of St. John's, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like George Street and The Rooms. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Terre, serves Regional cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 4000 square feet (372 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown St. John's hotel include Harbourside Park and National War Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Harbourside Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Rooms - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • George Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Port of St. John's - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. John's Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • St. John's, NL (YYT-St. John's Intl.) - 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
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and 6 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4000 square feet (372 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Alt Hotel St. John's. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star St. John's hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Alt Hotel St. John's offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This St. John's hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CAD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

  • Pets: CAD 45 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Alt Hotel St. John's offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Hotel St. John's on 18 Feb 2026 start from AU$172.60, including 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.

Is parking available at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Yep, Alt Hotel St. John's has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Alt Hotel St. John's?

The closest beach to Alt Hotel St. John's is Topsail Beach (16.4 km).

What makes Alt Hotel St. John's a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Alt Hotel St. John's.

Does Alt Hotel St. John's serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alt Hotel St. John's?

No, Alt Hotel St. John's does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Alt Hotel St. John's?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Alt Hotel St. John's, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Alt Hotel St. John's Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 805 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1016 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Selected options for the cafe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, harbour view, loved all the modern electronics, closing of blinds and lights. Staff at the lobby were wonderful and very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Harbour Grace

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, St.John's

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Ann

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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