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| - Per my very, very informative cabbie who drove me to Aloft from the airport, Cleveland will be home to many a new hotel in the next year or two. With the new Global Center for Health Innovation, it's no wonder that hotels are popping up all over town. Thus, it's nice to see that Aloft is ahead of the game and supporting the businesses and conventions that are (or will be) in town.
It's important to note, above all else, that the staff at Aloft are fantastic. They're friendly and informative, helpful and cheerful - all the things you're looking for in a hotel. The location of Aloft is also pretty prime if you need to be anywhere near the Flats. You'll find tons of walkable restaurants and bars nearby.
The decor of the hotel and bar is slick and modern - typical Aloft style. Light sleepers should be well aware of some major hiccups - the train shook my bed (on the 6th floor) so hard at 12:30am on a Thursday, I got up to make sure it wasn't me who was convulsing. And while I'm not a super light sleeper, I heard doors slamming loud and clear throughout the night and traffic along the roads (which is no surprise as my room faced that direction). The room, however, was impeccable, with a comfy bed and nicely appointed desk, outlets, free bottled water, and TV. Pair the desk with super stable WiFi, and you have a solid work environment right in your room.
Food wise, I typically enjoy the grab and go setup of Aloft. My turkey bacon wrap was fresh and I appreciate the we're-not-trying-to-take-advantage-of-you pricing. There are snacky items that will appeal to most and plenty of cold beverages like Honest Tea and vitaminwater.
I'd stay at this Aloft again if I need to be in this area, but next time I think I'll utilize the free earplugs they provide!
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