This is the 2nd time my spouse and I have stayed with Aloft. The location is fantastic, right next to the EpiCentre, bursting with life and delicious smells from all of the restaurants. We must have gone to CVS three times just to get supplies and snacks for our room. The hotel has a small indoor pool and a gym on the 5th floor, near reception. You can also pick up snacks there and visit the bar while you're checking in. If you like pool, they have a pool table waiting. The bed in our room was new and the layout of the room made a small area feel much larger. We can't wait to return to Charlotte and to Aloft!