How to Get to Alt Hotel from Pearson Airport
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Best way: Take the LINK train from any terminal to Viscount Station. Alt Hotel is directly outside the station.
Travel time: 3-5 minutes
Cost: LINK train (included with airport access)
Available: 24/7
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LINK Train from Pearson Airport to Alt Hotel
Why choose this: Fast, available 24/7, no luggage hassle, connects directly to hotel
Step by step:
From Terminal 1:
Go to Level 2 (Departures)
Follow purple signs “LINK Train” to Parking Garage Level 5
Take escalator or elevator to train platform
From Terminal 3:
Follow signs to Sheraton Gateway pedestrian bridge
Take escalator or elevator to train platform
From any terminal:
Board train to Viscount Station (last stop)
After getting off:
Exit station
Look left
Alt Hotel entrance is 1 minute walk
Travel time: 2-8 minutes between stations
Schedule: 24/7 (peak hours: every 4 minutes, off-peak: every 8 minutes)
Taxi or Uber from Pearson Airport to Alt Hotel
Why choose this: Door-to-door service, suitable for late night or heavy bags
Step by step:
After baggage claim, go to Ground Level (Arrivals)
Follow signs for “Taxis” or “Rideshare Pickup”
Give driver address: 6080 Viscount Road, Mississauga
Travel time: 3-5 minutes
Cost: Taxi $10-$15 CAD | Uber $12-$18 CAD
Suitable for: Late night flights, heavy luggage, families, bad weather
Walking from Pearson Airport to Alt Hotel
Why choose this: No cost, but not practical with suitcases
Distance: Approximately 1.2 km
Walking time: 18-20 minutes
⚠️ Not recommended if you have:
More than 1 bag
Large suitcases
Children or elderly travelers
Winter weather (November to March)
Comparison of All Ways to Get from Pearson to Alt Hotel
| Option | Time | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINK Train | 3-5 min | Free | Most travelers, 24/7, any luggage |
| Taxi/Uber | 3-5 min | $10-$18 | Late night, heavy luggage, families |
| Walking | 18-20 min | Free | No luggage, good weather |
ALT Hotel Information
Address: 6080 Viscount Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 0A1
Phone: (905) 362-4337 | Toll free: 1-855-855-6080
Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: 12:00 PM
Website: germainhotels.com
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym, Sosta Pizzeria, breakfast, EV charging, restaurant and bar
Important Tips & Warnings
LINK train is the hotel shuttle: Alt Hotel does not have a private shuttle. The LINK train is your connection to the hotel.
Viscount Station is the stop: Get off at Viscount Station (last stop), not Value Park Lot.
Accessibility: LINK train is accessible for non-folding wheelchairs.
Hotel shuttles from other hotels: Pickup at Terminal 1 (Door E) and Terminal 3 (Doors B and G).
If LINK train has reduced service: Shuttle buses available at Terminal 1 (Ground Level, Post P3) and Terminal 3 (Arrivals Level, Column 5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The LINK train connects directly to Viscount Station, which is steps from Alt Hotel.
Yes. The 24/7 LINK train is the hotel connection. No private shuttle bus.
Go to Level 2 (Departures), follow purple "LINK Train" signs to Parking Garage Level 5, take train to Viscount Station.
Follow signs to Sheraton Gateway pedestrian bridge, take escalator or elevator to LINK train platform, ride to Viscount Station.
2-8 minutes between stations. Total trip from any terminal to Viscount Station is 3-5 minutes.
Yes. Runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Peak hours: every 4 minutes, off-peak: every 8 minutes.
Approximately 1.2 km. LINK train takes 3-5 minutes, walking takes 18-20 minutes.
6080 Viscount Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 0A1
(905) 362-4337
No. You must take the LINK train to travel between terminals. Walking is not possible airside.