Washing machine is broken and no laundromat in the area. The price doesn't reflect the barebones size and amenities. The room reminds me of an upmarket dorm room. The lobby features loud pop music. This is a noisy area designed to attract 20-somethings (as is the hotel itself). Not easy to find. There was street work going on so I had to use earplugs for the first time ever. Parking is oddly expensive. There are way too many cutesy messages on the cups, etc. My cell phone keeps cutting out, so don't plan big phone conferences in the building. For some reason, this place is rubbing me the wrong way. When we arrived to check in, we were told they were sold out of rooms so we'd have to stay across the street at the Omni Hotel for the same price (yay!) but then my companion noted we were booked for an entire week at the Aloft, so he tapped at the computer and got us a room here after all (boo!). But that was weird.
Pluses: Good, strong Internet connection. Great gym (but don't expect the word "gym" or "fitness center" on the door). Also, it is blocks away from the convention center and the high rises (and several other hotels) and next to the bus and light rail station.