Tripadvisor Names Aloft Milwaukee Downtown One Of Country's Trendiest Hotels
Travelers vote Downtown Milwaukee hotel eighth-trendiest in the U.S.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (January 25, 2012) - Milwaukee is now home to one of the trendiest hotels in the country - TripAdvisor recently named Aloft Milwaukee Downtown as No. 8 in its top 25 list of trendiest hotels in the United States. The list was part of TripAdvisor's 10th annual "Travelers' Choice Awards", which honors properties around the world in 30 countries and eight regions.
"We are honored to receive this recognition from TripAdvisor and all of the travelers that voted for us," said Ryan Miyamoto, general manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown. "We strive to deliver an amazing and unique guest experience to each and every person that walks through our door."
Other hotels that made the list included Smyth Hotel in New York City, theWit in Chicago and Dream South Beach in Miami.
Aloft opened in December 2009 at 1230 Old World Third St. in Downtown Milwaukee. It boasts loft-inspired design features, a stylish urban-chic attitude and state-of-the-art technology, including a plug & play system that keeps guests connected and charged, and an in-touch screen terminal that allows travelers to explore Milwaukee, check email and more. Guest rooms feature the brand's signature nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, an ultra-comfortable bed and roomy walk-in showers. Travelers also have the option to relax in the re:mixSM lounge, complete with free WiFi and a pool table, or mingle in the wxyz℠ bar over music and signature cocktails, during happy hour or one-of-a-kind events.
"Aloft hotels are modern and contemporary leaders in the travel and hospitality industry," Miyamoto said. "We couldn't be happier to bring this brand to Milwaukee, and we look forward to continuing to cater to those travelers who know high quality and are one step ahead of the latest trends."
Aloft Hotels are part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts brand portfolio, which also includes W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin and others. Currently, there are more than 43 Aloft hotels open throughout the United States. In late 2011, Aloft opened its first hotel in London - marking Aloft's second hotel opening in Europe.