Aloft Milwaukee Downtown [Master Thread]
Feb 3, 2010, 11:52 am
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Aloft Milwaukee Downtown [Master Thread]
SPG shows it's a "NEW" property. I booked for one night on May 15th before I go to CHI the next day for a conference. Anyone have any info about the property or how long it's been open?
Feb 4, 2010, 6:16 am
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thanks nacho. i'm sure the rooms can't be that bad since it looks like it opened in early december. was hoping someone had stayed recently and could comment on the immediate area and restaurants/public trans and such... which i should have specified in the OP 
Feb 4, 2010, 6:36 am
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Your likely to have a broader/wider audience as those that do not visit the SPG forum might read that forum.
Feb 4, 2010, 9:12 am
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I stayed there a couple of months ago for a night or two. It is central, several restaurants/bars within walking distance, and as with all aLofts, it looks the same as the other ones.
Jan 10, 2011, 6:17 pm
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Never any elite upgrades at aloft or Element, per SPG policy. An upgrade might be scored at check-in or with points.
That said, I just booked a room for family with my points and noticed a "1 King Aloft Suite" room pop up as a selection, for the same price. I'll report back after their stay on what exactly that means.
I stayed there this summer and thought it fine. It's quite similar to other alofts (I've also stayed at Lexington and Minneapolis), which is to be expected, but the bar seems busier since it draws some walk-in traffic. It's bounded by the riverwalk and Third Street, which has several Wisconsin/German themed restaurants and such. Downtown's main shopping area is a few blocks south, and many restaurants and brewpubs can be found up and down the riverwalk, from Lakefront Brewery in the north down to the Milwaukee Ale House in the south to Water Street Brewery across the river.
As for public transit, many tourists will only need to remember one local bus route that covers both the near north and near south side neighborhoods; it conveniently stops just across the river. The hotel is a mile north of the intermodal station, where intercity buses & trains stop (including the hourly Wisconsin Coach bus to MKE and ORD).
That said, I just booked a room for family with my points and noticed a "1 King Aloft Suite" room pop up as a selection, for the same price. I'll report back after their stay on what exactly that means.
I stayed there this summer and thought it fine. It's quite similar to other alofts (I've also stayed at Lexington and Minneapolis), which is to be expected, but the bar seems busier since it draws some walk-in traffic. It's bounded by the riverwalk and Third Street, which has several Wisconsin/German themed restaurants and such. Downtown's main shopping area is a few blocks south, and many restaurants and brewpubs can be found up and down the riverwalk, from Lakefront Brewery in the north down to the Milwaukee Ale House in the south to Water Street Brewery across the river.
As for public transit, many tourists will only need to remember one local bus route that covers both the near north and near south side neighborhoods; it conveniently stops just across the river. The hotel is a mile north of the intermodal station, where intercity buses & trains stop (including the hourly Wisconsin Coach bus to MKE and ORD).
Jan 31, 2011, 5:09 pm
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Update: there might be one suite per floor. It's a standard King room, with a small additional sitting/dining room attached, in an inside corner of the building. Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paytonc/5406224968/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paytonc/5405620195/
It seems that I got charged 2800 points + $99 for the suite on Cash & Points; never seem that before. Oh well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paytonc/5406224968/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paytonc/5405620195/
It seems that I got charged 2800 points + $99 for the suite on Cash & Points; never seem that before. Oh well.
Last edited by paytonc; Jan 31, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Aug 4, 2013, 7:35 pm
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Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
Just checked into this property. Asked front desk for a razor. He said sure, that will be 12 USD plus tax. Are you kidding me. Really. Starwood, this is a joke.
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