If you love the trendy, minimalistic, modern, and high class of W Hotels but are on a budget, Aloft hotels are the answer. A segment of W Hotels, this chain is reasonably priced, dog friendly, and trendy as can be. The minimalistic architecture and interior design are not only pleasing to the eye, but a refreshing outlook on the idea of how hotels should look and be. The staff is friendly and greets everyone who enters with “Aloha!” this hang loose attitude and modern ideas of hotel appearance stand out amongst the competition.
*The only thing that I can say negative about Aloft, is that they only have showers, no bathtubs. Which could potentially pose a problem if traveling with small children.
Check out their website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/index.html
Locations (North America):
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/directory/hotels/north-america/list.html?sortType=date
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