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Aloft Hotels: Serving the Evolving Traveler

by Akhil Kalepu

Sep 16, 2015

© Aloft Hotels

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Are you a next-gen traveler? Hyper-connected, hyper-curious and hyper-communal? If so, Aloft Hotels offers the perfect accommodations and social spaces for your travel needs with their ever-evolving innovations.

alf3353re-154775-W XYZ Bar © Aloft Hotels

© Aloft Hotels

 

#Smart Design

The democratization of design finds its way into the world of hospitality space at Aloft Hotels. Your room is Instagram worthy. Re-imagined lobby spaces allow guests to stay productive and connected. More than a hotel, travelers find a social hub for both travelers and locals.

 

 

alf-130995-DJ at Club © Aloft Hotels

© Aloft Hotels

 

#Digital Innovation

Staying at an Aloft Hotel, but prefer to skip the front desk and use your smartphone to check in and enter your room? Done. Fast and free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access is available in all public spaces and guest rooms, enabling guests to stay connected wherever they want to be.

 

 

alf-131000-Summer © Aloft Hotels

© Aloft Hotels

 

#Democratization of Service

Want to grab a quick bite, but don’t want the fuss of a sit-down meal? How about a robot that can deliver a toothbrush to your guest room? However you want, you can have it with D-lux service. Help is on the way — in many forms — quickly, efficiently and when you want it.

 

 

BFA_10317_1244168 © Aloft Hotels

© Aloft Hotels

 

#Different Experiences

Say goodbye to the same old, same old. At Aloft Hotels, a unique experience is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. From catching a Live at Aloft Hotels performance in a WXYZ bar or just simply having a cocktail anywhere in the world and making new friends, the hotel brand brings an unprecedented experience done your way.

 

Botlr One © Aloft Hotels

© Aloft Hotels

 

#Meet A.L.O.

Aloft recently debuted A.L.O. the Botlr, Aloft’s first robotic butler. Yes, you read that correctly — robots are coming to a hotel near you! Debuting last year at Aloft Cupertino, A.L.O. is on-call to deliver amenities to guest rooms. The brand’s most current tech-forward offering will report for duty at other Aloft brands in the coming months.

 

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