Aloft Asheville, NC [Master Thread]
Dec 30, 2018, 8:27 pm
#16
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago (ORD)
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, UA Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 566
Had a 2-night stay here the weekend before Christmas. Not having been to Asheville before, I wasn't sure whether location of the various downtown properties would compare. Now having been there a couple of days, I'd say any of them (the AC, Renaissance, Aloft or Four Points) would work just fine, given how small the Asheville core is. Our Aloft stay was very nice and I would definitely come back to this property again. We are not dog people, but I would point out that this hotel is VERY dog-friendly. So, those of you who do not care for dogs or have allergies should look elsewhere.
The hotel is at the southern end of the downtown core, but as mentioned, the downtown area is not very big at all, so it is an easy 3-4 block walk pretty much to anywhere. The reception is at the second floor so you take the elevators (2 total) to the second floor to check in; however, those elevators service all the floors (you need a guest key to access floors 3 and higher) so you do not have to switch elevator banks to go from the entrance on the main floor to your room. The adjacent garage (with direct access to the hotel's first floor) is accessible with your room key and is very convenient. It currently costs $10/day for parking.
As a Platinum, I was offered points, breakfast for two or a flight of beer (seriously!). With kids and because we already had breakfast plans, I chose the points.
I've never stayed at an Aloft (being legacy Marriott) but the room was nice, clean and modern, with sufficient lighting, outlets, a desk, etc. There was a mini fridge. The room was a little modular in some sense (if you can imagine the third closest to the door as the sink/bathroom area and the further 2/3rds as a bedroom area), and the shower/toilet area in particular felt a little like you were on a cruise (just in the modular sense; it was still nice). Nice large flat screen TV on the wall. Beds were firm and nice.
Each floor had a small station in the middle of the hall with a sink with filtered water and a mini-freezer with bags of ice.
All in all a very nice stay. (Now, if they would just get my points right, it would've been perfect!).
The hotel is at the southern end of the downtown core, but as mentioned, the downtown area is not very big at all, so it is an easy 3-4 block walk pretty much to anywhere. The reception is at the second floor so you take the elevators (2 total) to the second floor to check in; however, those elevators service all the floors (you need a guest key to access floors 3 and higher) so you do not have to switch elevator banks to go from the entrance on the main floor to your room. The adjacent garage (with direct access to the hotel's first floor) is accessible with your room key and is very convenient. It currently costs $10/day for parking.
As a Platinum, I was offered points, breakfast for two or a flight of beer (seriously!). With kids and because we already had breakfast plans, I chose the points.
I've never stayed at an Aloft (being legacy Marriott) but the room was nice, clean and modern, with sufficient lighting, outlets, a desk, etc. There was a mini fridge. The room was a little modular in some sense (if you can imagine the third closest to the door as the sink/bathroom area and the further 2/3rds as a bedroom area), and the shower/toilet area in particular felt a little like you were on a cruise (just in the modular sense; it was still nice). Nice large flat screen TV on the wall. Beds were firm and nice.
Each floor had a small station in the middle of the hall with a sink with filtered water and a mini-freezer with bags of ice.
All in all a very nice stay. (Now, if they would just get my points right, it would've been perfect!).
Dec 31, 2018, 12:25 am
#17
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 575
Had a 2-night stay here the weekend before Christmas. Not having been to Asheville before, I wasn't sure whether location of the various downtown properties would compare. Now having been there a couple of days, I'd say any of them (the AC, Renaissance, Aloft or Four Points) would work just fine, given how small the Asheville core is. Our Aloft stay was very nice and I would definitely come back to this property again. We are not dog people, but I would point out that this hotel is VERY dog-friendly. So, those of you who do not care for dogs or have allergies should look elsewhere.
The hotel is at the southern end of the downtown core, but as mentioned, the downtown area is not very big at all, so it is an easy 3-4 block walk pretty much to anywhere. The reception is at the second floor so you take the elevators (2 total) to the second floor to check in; however, those elevators service all the floors (you need a guest key to access floors 3 and higher) so you do not have to switch elevator banks to go from the entrance on the main floor to your room. The adjacent garage (with direct access to the hotel's first floor) is accessible with your room key and is very convenient. It currently costs $10/day for parking.
As a Platinum, I was offered points, breakfast for two or a flight of beer (seriously!). With kids and because we already had breakfast plans, I chose the points.
I've never stayed at an Aloft (being legacy Marriott) but the room was nice, clean and modern, with sufficient lighting, outlets, a desk, etc. There was a mini fridge. The room was a little modular in some sense (if you can imagine the third closest to the door as the sink/bathroom area and the further 2/3rds as a bedroom area), and the shower/toilet area in particular felt a little like you were on a cruise (just in the modular sense; it was still nice). Nice large flat screen TV on the wall. Beds were firm and nice.
Each floor had a small station in the middle of the hall with a sink with filtered water and a mini-freezer with bags of ice.
All in all a very nice stay. (Now, if they would just get my points right, it would've been perfect!).
The hotel is at the southern end of the downtown core, but as mentioned, the downtown area is not very big at all, so it is an easy 3-4 block walk pretty much to anywhere. The reception is at the second floor so you take the elevators (2 total) to the second floor to check in; however, those elevators service all the floors (you need a guest key to access floors 3 and higher) so you do not have to switch elevator banks to go from the entrance on the main floor to your room. The adjacent garage (with direct access to the hotel's first floor) is accessible with your room key and is very convenient. It currently costs $10/day for parking.
As a Platinum, I was offered points, breakfast for two or a flight of beer (seriously!). With kids and because we already had breakfast plans, I chose the points.
I've never stayed at an Aloft (being legacy Marriott) but the room was nice, clean and modern, with sufficient lighting, outlets, a desk, etc. There was a mini fridge. The room was a little modular in some sense (if you can imagine the third closest to the door as the sink/bathroom area and the further 2/3rds as a bedroom area), and the shower/toilet area in particular felt a little like you were on a cruise (just in the modular sense; it was still nice). Nice large flat screen TV on the wall. Beds were firm and nice.
Each floor had a small station in the middle of the hall with a sink with filtered water and a mini-freezer with bags of ice.
All in all a very nice stay. (Now, if they would just get my points right, it would've been perfect!).
I will say the AC Hotel is really nice because it is new! The Renaissance is really dated! Did you have a chance to go to the rooftop bar?
Jan 1, 2019, 12:43 pm
#18
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago (ORD)
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, UA Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 566
Forgot to mention that the Aloft also seems to have a really nice pool area and deck. It is outdoors so the pool was closed for the season, but the deck area around it had one side with a few cabanas, and a large area to another side with lots of seating and fire pits (that part was open and available). We didn't use it but it looked pretty nice though.
Jun 11, 2019, 10:50 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
I'm looking to stay here in August. I was considering Four Points by Sheraton, because I could stay 3 nights with points (25K per night, vs Aloft's 35K per night), but I've read some bad reviews about it being dated and musty, with bad air conditioning.
Are all the Aloft's rooms fairly new? What is soundproofing like (thin walls?). How does the AC work?
I am Plat, so I am looking to compare benefits here vs. Four Points, too.
I am also looking to use SNAs and I am wondering if I'll have an easier time here, than at the Four Points.
Any input you have would be greatly appreciated.
Are all the Aloft's rooms fairly new? What is soundproofing like (thin walls?). How does the AC work?
I am Plat, so I am looking to compare benefits here vs. Four Points, too.
I am also looking to use SNAs and I am wondering if I'll have an easier time here, than at the Four Points.
Any input you have would be greatly appreciated.
Nov 11, 2020, 3:07 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
We spent a weekend recently at the Grand Bohemian in Asheville, and it was terrific. Not right in downtown, but there was enough to do/see (galleries, boutiques, restaurants) within walking distance to keep it interesting. A bit on the expensive side, but very nice touches in the room.
Nov 12, 2020, 12:26 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: DL(PM), UA(Silver), AA(EXP) Marriott(Ti), HH(Gold), Hertz(PC)
Posts: 2,669
I'm Titanium, and was given $10/person/day F&B credit plus continental breakfast coupons for each morning. This was good for a parfait and a coffee but you could also use them for $10 towards anything else on the menu (so in essence $20/person/day F&B credit).
May 6, 2023, 4:55 pm
#25
Join Date: May 2003
Location: TLL
Programs: OZ Diamond, BA Gold, Bonvoy Ambassador, HH Gold
Posts: 4,412
I love the location of this hotel right downtown - it's great for walking around and seeing all of downtown Asheville.
Staff are fantastic - always open and welcoming.
I've stayed here twice and both times gotten Ambassador welcome gifts in the room. Given that 90% of the hotels in the U.S. don't seem to do this, I am very impressed this Aloft does it consistently.
First time - we got Poppy Asheville popcorn. Even though we did not get it the second time, they sell it in the lobby and we bought some. Treat yourself. It's worth it.
This time we got beer, chips, playing cards (Asheville themed) - a really nice set of stuff.
Definitely keeping the Aloft at the top of my list of places to stay in Asheville.
Staff are fantastic - always open and welcoming.
I've stayed here twice and both times gotten Ambassador welcome gifts in the room. Given that 90% of the hotels in the U.S. don't seem to do this, I am very impressed this Aloft does it consistently.
First time - we got Poppy Asheville popcorn. Even though we did not get it the second time, they sell it in the lobby and we bought some. Treat yourself. It's worth it.
This time we got beer, chips, playing cards (Asheville themed) - a really nice set of stuff.
Definitely keeping the Aloft at the top of my list of places to stay in Asheville.
Mar 18, 2024, 1:38 pm
#26
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Mostly living in the basement
Programs: Newly minted free agent; MR LT(!)TE, HH SE, BA SECM, DL MM, UA PS, 2V Fanboi, CBP GE
Posts: 5,110
Construction Advisory
FYI there is construction here going on due to a new Moxy being built, and presumably sharing some of the Aloft facilities. I'm pretty sure there was no announcement of this when I booked, the web page for the hotel has a relatively benign "Fitness center and pool deck currently unavailable for renovations" message. However, three days before check in I received an email from the hotel that said (in part) "There will be considerable noises that are associated with construction happening between the hours of 7am and 6pm every day."
I would have appreciated better notice than T-3, but we were fortunately able to find availability at a Hilton property at similar cost. The hotel offered "to be more flexible with our cancellation policy", but since I was still (barely) within the regular cancellation window I didn't need to test that out.
I would have appreciated better notice than T-3, but we were fortunately able to find availability at a Hilton property at similar cost. The hotel offered "to be more flexible with our cancellation policy", but since I was still (barely) within the regular cancellation window I didn't need to test that out.