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ALT Hotel District Griffin
Location
The Griffin District is quickly turning into one of the trendiest areas of Montreal and people are starting to take notice. It's hard not to imagine the future any other way for a neighborhood blessed with so many restaurants, patios, and green spaces. In addition to offering an extraordinary panoramic view of downtown Montreal, the Griffin District also provides access to the basin, a spa and several bike paths. Living here is choosing to invest in a stimulating, urban lifestyle, without sacrificing comfort or convenient services. In a nutshell, it is pure bliss!
Opening
Scheduled for Fall 2013
Address
Hôtel ALT District Griffin
Corner of Wellington and Peel Street, Montréal
Hotel Affiliation
Groupe Germain Hospitality, a Canadian family business with its headquarters in Quebec City, owns the ALT banner of hotels. ALT Hotels are stylish and trendy establishments that blend comfort, intelligent design and an innovative concept. Their no-frills approach to services allows them to offer a unique atmosphere at a reasonable rate. In Québec, the business owns and operates two ALT Hotels, one in Québec City and the other in Montréal (Quartier DIX30). Two new ALT Hotels are scheduled to open their doors by summer 2013, one at Toronto's Pearson Airport and one in Montréal's Griffin District.
Architecture and design
Lemay Michaud Architecture Design, in collaboration with engineering firm Génécor Experts-Conseils.
The hotel was built using energy efficient techniques and consists of prefabricated rooms, a brand new construction concept. Renova, in Plessisville, Québec, constructs the prefabricated rooms.
Overview
With 12 floors and 154 rooms, ALT Hotel District Griffin is a unique alternative to conventional hotels. ALT Hotel District Griffin offers a striking design and impeccable services to its clients by focusing on the essential elements that make a hotel stay memorable and comfortable.
Hotel Features
In the main lobby, guests can enjoy a coffee as well as areas for reading and relaxation. A fitness room is available to all guests.
More than 4000 ft2 are devoted to business meetings on the 7th floor of the Complex. Some rooms are equipped with 50-inch plasma televisions.
Rooms
- Of the 154 hotel rooms, 126 include a queen bed and 28 include two queen beds.
- The immense windows maximize natural light.
- The walls are panelled with hardwood.
- The ceilings are 2.9 m high (9 feet 6 inches).
Room Amenities
- 100% ALT Egyptian cotton bedding
- Goose down duvet and feather centre pillows
- Spa-style bathroom with glass shower – some showers have a glass wall directly overlooking the room the showerhead generates a dense and abundant flow, magnifying mirror, hair dryer and practical accessories
- Italian designed armchair for optimal comfort
- Flat screen television with multi-plug panel to connect electronic devices (laptop, iPod, etc.)
- iHome clock radio for iPod
- Free wireless internet access
- Work area with ergonomic chair
- Keurig coffee maker (Van Houtte coffee capsules on sale at reception)
- Telephone with voicemail
- Iron and ironing board
- Original works of art
Rates
- Unique rate, for single or double occupancy
- Supplement per night for each additional person
Hotel Amenities
- Fitness room available at all times to guests
- Computer with complimentary high speed Internet access available to guests in the lobby area and a multi-functional leisure space that encourages socializing and productivity
- Fax and photocopy service available at the reception
- Dry cleaning service
- Toiletries available at reception
- A virtual concierge that allows guests to obtain a multitude of information on cultural events, activities and restaurants
- The COLLECTION ALT online boutique offers items that are available for guests to purchase, such as ALT 100% Egyptian cotton bedding – a signature of ALT Hotels –, feather pillows, goose down duvets, and ALT mattresses.
Meeting rooms and reception capacity
- Five meeting rooms and one break room totalling 4 000 ft2.
- Thanks to their large windows, the rooms are bathed in natural light.
- The equipment is on the cutting-edge of technology to facilitate the running of major events.
- Catering available.
Green Features
- Geothermal heating and cooling
- Heat recovery from ventilation exhaust to preheat cold air coming in from the exterior
- Heat recovery from water used in commercial washers
- Energy efficient lighting
- Huge thermal windows with low emission rates that maximize natural light
- Central switch in the rooms to allow lights to be turned off remotely
- Domestic water heating by geothermal energy
- Geothermal radiant heating of the tiles on the lobby level
- Sensors in the stairwells to limit the use of lighting
- Automatic regulation system for ventilation, air conditioning and heating
ALT Hotel District Griffin offers a smoke free environment. Every effort is made to use products that can be reused, refilled or recycled. Recycling bins are placed in all rooms and public areas.
Information
Hugo Germain
Director of Development – ALT Hotels Canada
hgermain@althotels.ca
Tél. : 418.266.1080