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Best Aloft in the world -- what are your favorites?
Nov 2, 2017, 9:54 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM, AS MVPG, SPG PLAT 100
Posts: 1,497
I think all the "favorite" threads are dumb but kind of fun to do one for Aloft where almost every hotel is the same.
Chicago -- great location and Beatrix on site.
Miami Airport -- some very nice rooms separated from hallway and have little noise, Starbucks and other food venues in same parking lot.
Chicago -- great location and Beatrix on site.
Miami Airport -- some very nice rooms separated from hallway and have little noise, Starbucks and other food venues in same parking lot.
Nov 3, 2017, 9:36 am
#18
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Platinum, AA Plat Pro, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, JetBlue Mosaic 3, Amtrak Select
Posts: 966
+1 for Chicago - Beatrix restaurant is a GREAT platinum breakfast plus great for dinner/drinks
The only Aloft I regularly return to is Cancun. When wedged in between Westin Cancun stays, it offers a cheap/easy way to get a stay. Plus, it's a 5-10 minute walk to the beach, good rooftop pool.. but my favorite part.. walking distance to a fun night of partying. Great friday night stay before heading back to the Westin for beach time
The only Aloft I regularly return to is Cancun. When wedged in between Westin Cancun stays, it offers a cheap/easy way to get a stay. Plus, it's a 5-10 minute walk to the beach, good rooftop pool.. but my favorite part.. walking distance to a fun night of partying. Great friday night stay before heading back to the Westin for beach time
Nov 3, 2017, 6:46 pm
#20
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Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
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I booked that last year for my ex, heard good things. Might give it a try on my next Seoul stay since I'm not impressed by the other options.
Nov 4, 2017, 8:53 am
#21
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
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This place is on my "do not stay" list because of their junk fees, in addition to expensive parking. It's too bad, as the place otherwise looks nice and is in a pretty good location.
Nov 4, 2017, 9:19 am
#22
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: TLV
Programs: UA Platinum, Avis Chairman, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold, GA Pilot
Posts: 3,225
I liked the one in Bangkok as well. Actually the first Aloft I have ever stayed at so don't have anything to compare to, but having stayed in all the other Starwood brands I felt it to be a good value for money (Starpoints in my case) - only 4000 points for a very nice room. Also found the room service to be good and a good value for money, which is the first time I have been able to say that about a hotel in a long time.
Nov 5, 2017, 9:55 am
#24
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
Aloft Cupertino, CA. Across from the old Apple campus, a new build but unlike any other suburban built-from-a-kit Aloft. Big rooms, actual furniture -- no more sitting in bed to watch the bolted-down TV -- and also very expensive! Was hinted that it was built per Apple's specs which would not be surprising.
Nov 5, 2017, 12:10 pm
#25
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,355
Aloft has very tight and consistent standards IMO of the chains in SPG. Rooms, beds, sizes, food options are very consistent. You know what you are going to get for the most part. The international alofts have more bells and whistles in terms of pools and amenities (Abu Dhbai, BKK I have stayed at and really liked). I see this brand being dated in 10 years or less, but they are very consistent and I appreciate that.
Nov 6, 2017, 6:44 am
#27
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Plat Prem, UA Silver, Delta GM
Posts: 73
The location, for Asheville, is great. I'm curious what the AC right down the street is like, but until the construction is done, they'll probably be best option for right downtown.
Definitely loaded with dogs. Like loaded, saw dogs every time I went out of the room.
Nov 6, 2017, 8:19 am
#29
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: stl
Programs: AA LT Plat/8.1mm now with 1350 miles left in my account and proud of it.. SPG LT Titanium.
Posts: 3,085
So after stay, I'm mixed. My first aLoft, and I may not stay there again (was/am trying to try all of the different brands). Definitely laid out to be a younger feel. The layout of the room was ok, but definitely nothing as a plat, I don't think they even mentioned it on check in.
The location, for Asheville, is great. I'm curious what the AC right down the street is like, but until the construction is done, they'll probably be best option for right downtown.
Definitely loaded with dogs. Like loaded, saw dogs every time I went out of the room.
The location, for Asheville, is great. I'm curious what the AC right down the street is like, but until the construction is done, they'll probably be best option for right downtown.
Definitely loaded with dogs. Like loaded, saw dogs every time I went out of the room.
Jan 30, 2018, 9:24 pm
#30
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
Programs: Only the good ones
Posts: 5,153
Aloft Manhattan View Long Island City, NY
I had two stays here last week (doing some CX PE MR's to HKG) and by far one of the greats. Same room as you'll see in any Aloft anywhere, but the second stay I was UPG'd to a fantastic city view room. Seldom get this unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline from the hotels in Manhattan, so it was impressive. And, one of the fastest most stable wifi ever in a hotel. Plus, the staff were all great-whatever you want. Points AND breakfast-no problem; use the luggage cart for a couple hours to grab a large stack of packages from my niece'e apartment nearby-SURE; leave a large suitcase for a few nights so I don't have to drag it around HK on my MR-ALSOLUTELY. Convenient to the E line at Queen's station, including the express train to and from JFK. Great price also, about $122 all in prepaid. Very W like lobby as well and garden patio-OK it was too cold to enjoy that feature.