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Breaking Travel News Review: Soft landing at Aloft London Excel

Breaking Travel News Review: Soft landing at Aloft London Excel

7 December 2011 Focus

While W Hotels has revolutionised the concept of design led short-stay accommodation over the last few years, younger sibling Aloft – also by Starwood – is taking a more measured approach, offering business travellers vibrant properties in urban locations. With the brand launching in London last month, Breaking Travel News called in to see what was on offer.

Aloft to debut in Kuala Lumpur

26 November 2011 Hotel News

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open its first Aloft hotel in Kuala Lumpur in early 2013 which the group hopes will bring a dynamic mix of urban style and social interplay to the KL Sentral area.

Aloft moves into London with Excel hotel opening

Aloft moves into London with Excel hotel opening

3 November 2011 Hotel News

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its new Aloft Hotels brand in the United Kingdom with the opening of Aloft London Excel. The launch follows that of the designer W Hotels brand from Starwood in London earlier this year.

Aloft celebrate Milestone 50th Hotel Opening

Aloft celebrate Milestone 50th Hotel Opening

30 September 2011 Press Release Hotel News

To celebrate milestone 50th Hotel opening and beyond, Aloft gets ready to rock with “50 Days of Music” Festival. Hotel brand that’s rocked the Industry with fastest brand launch ever plans a Rocking Global celebration.

Julia Harnischfeger appointed to Aloft Excel

6 July 2011 Hotel News

Aloft Hotels has confirmed the appointment of Julia Harnischfeger the general manager of Aloft London ExCeL ahead of its opening later this year. The hotel will mark the debut of Starwood Hotels’ Aloft brand in the UK when it opens on October 31st 2011. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.

Starwood expands New York hotel offering

Starwood expands New York hotel offering

14 June 2011 Hotel News

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened the new Aloft New York Brooklyn, just the second Aloft hotel in New York city. Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Aloft New York Brooklyn’s debut comes on the heels of the December 2010 opening of Aloft Harlem, giving Aloft outposts in two of New York’s most dynamic and thriving neighbourhoods.

Starwood to move into Harlem

15 October 2010 Hotel News

Famed New York neighbourhood Harlem is set to get its first major hotel in over 40 years, with Starwood Hotels to open a boutique Aloft property in November. The area has been a major tourism destination for years, but has lacked a focal point since the Hotel Theresa closed in 1967.

Aloft makes landmark debut in India

Aloft makes landmark debut in India

4 August 2010 Press Release Hotel News

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® introduces style at a steal by announcing the opening of Aloft Chennai OMR-IT Expressway, the first Aloft hotel to open in India and the 42nd Aloft hotel globally.