Aloft Milwaukee Downtown [Master Thread]
Sep 15, 2015, 7:01 pm
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There's some information on cheap local public parking in the Milwaukee Hyatt Regency thread, in the Hyatt forum on FT. The Hyatt is farther south, about a block from the river walk, and on the side with the sports and convention centers.
Sep 18, 2015, 12:26 am
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There is street parking immediately adjacent to the Aloft, but the City of Milwaukee generally prohibits overnight street parking. However, you can apply for a Night Parking Permission that does allow overnight parking (free) for certain streets until the paid parking starts again in the morning. It is really just a matter of logging into http://mpw.milwaukee.gov/services/np_permission, and entering the block address and vehicle information, but it has to be done before 1:00AM.
I haven't stayed there for about a year or so, but I believe that Night Parking Permissions were available for most of the adjacent streets though YMMV. At least some of the parking at the property is in the outside lot which isn't supervised in the evening, parking immediately adjacent wouldn't seem to carry much additional risk if that is a concern.
I haven't stayed there for about a year or so, but I believe that Night Parking Permissions were available for most of the adjacent streets though YMMV. At least some of the parking at the property is in the outside lot which isn't supervised in the evening, parking immediately adjacent wouldn't seem to carry much additional risk if that is a concern.
Jan 2, 2017, 6:21 pm
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We chose valet only because we had late checkout and the $18 overnight ends at 10AM. I held my nose and paid the $27.
I live about 90 minutes from Milwaukee and we wanted a nice night in the city, but I like the other 2 SPG properties much better -- neither of them are in the city, however.
Mar 13, 2017, 4:26 am
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Hi, I am thinking to do a side trip from Chicago to Milwaukee for a night.
I guess Aloft (USD 185) is the only choice downtown given the Westin is still not open.
How about comparing to Marriott brand like Fairfield (USD 147) or Courtyard Downtown (USD 197) or Residence Inn (USD 184).
The Marriotts seem closer to the Intermodal station.
Any comment?
I guess Aloft (USD 185) is the only choice downtown given the Westin is still not open.
How about comparing to Marriott brand like Fairfield (USD 147) or Courtyard Downtown (USD 197) or Residence Inn (USD 184).
The Marriotts seem closer to the Intermodal station.
Any comment?
May 20, 2019, 7:37 pm
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So , I have a corporate booking here in June and when I tried to link the reservation to my bonvoy account I ended up in a SIngapore call centre as I called from Australia
They couldn't find any thing as the aloft reservation is 6 numbers and her system would only accept an 8 digit reservation
She is emailing the property and will get back to me ASAP....... so I am told
The marriott page doesn't see the reservation either but it might be under a corporate name, I sent it back to our HQ
Hopefully I can get the reservation added to my bonvoy account
Cheers
They couldn't find any thing as the aloft reservation is 6 numbers and her system would only accept an 8 digit reservation
She is emailing the property and will get back to me ASAP....... so I am told
The marriott page doesn't see the reservation either but it might be under a corporate name, I sent it back to our HQ
Hopefully I can get the reservation added to my bonvoy account
Cheers
May 20, 2019, 7:42 pm
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Normally Starwood/Starriott/Marriott reservation confirmation numbers are eight digits (with no letters) but I sometimes get a particularly low number that's only seven digits, so six is probably possible too, but should be very rare. The low numbers I've seen don't use a leading zero, but maybe this is done in the system the agents see, so you might try asking for the reservation number starting with two zeros and your existing number.
BTW, the Starwood Singapore call center always seemed to be very good.
BTW, the Starwood Singapore call center always seemed to be very good.
May 22, 2019, 1:39 am
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Normally Starwood/Starriott/Marriott reservation confirmation numbers are eight digits (with no letters) but I sometimes get a particularly low number that's only seven digits, so six is probably possible too, but should be very rare. The low numbers I've seen don't use a leading zero, but maybe this is done in the system the agents see, so you might try asking for the reservation number starting with two zeros and your existing number.
BTW, the Starwood Singapore call center always seemed to be very good.
BTW, the Starwood Singapore call center always seemed to be very good.
she said the 6 digit was an internal group booking, there are 25 of us
all worked great, now I need all 25 rooms for 3 days to go to my account...... lol
Jun 13, 2022, 6:43 am
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Stay Report - 6/11 to 6/12
Location: The hotel is located on the corner of Juneau and MLK in what's known as the Deer District. It's a block from the arena the Bucks play at and a bunch of other restaurants and bars. It's about a 12 minute ride to MKE and my Ubers cost me about $25 each way.
Hotel: The hotel is a pretty standard Aloft though it's on a small piece of real estate. Parking is $39 a night, valet only, but you can find cheaper lots around. There's a 24 hour fitness center, bar that's open until midnight, a small pool and the typical nice Aloft lobby with games and the well stocked pantry area.
Check In: The agent who checked me in was very friendly and thanked me for being Titanium, told me I was upgraded to a river view room and offered me points or breakfast vouchers
Room: Typical for an Aloft. Pretty small with everything open. On the plus sides there was a large, comfortable bed with outlets next to it and a desk. The shower took a while to get hot and there was an odd mix of toiletries. The design of these rooms does little for me, the lack of bathroom door, lack of privacy etc.
While I may not be a big fan of the Aloft brand in general, the location was great and the service was great so I'd happily come back.
Location: The hotel is located on the corner of Juneau and MLK in what's known as the Deer District. It's a block from the arena the Bucks play at and a bunch of other restaurants and bars. It's about a 12 minute ride to MKE and my Ubers cost me about $25 each way.
Hotel: The hotel is a pretty standard Aloft though it's on a small piece of real estate. Parking is $39 a night, valet only, but you can find cheaper lots around. There's a 24 hour fitness center, bar that's open until midnight, a small pool and the typical nice Aloft lobby with games and the well stocked pantry area.
Check In: The agent who checked me in was very friendly and thanked me for being Titanium, told me I was upgraded to a river view room and offered me points or breakfast vouchers
Room: Typical for an Aloft. Pretty small with everything open. On the plus sides there was a large, comfortable bed with outlets next to it and a desk. The shower took a while to get hot and there was an odd mix of toiletries. The design of these rooms does little for me, the lack of bathroom door, lack of privacy etc.
While I may not be a big fan of the Aloft brand in general, the location was great and the service was great so I'd happily come back.