The short version is this recently-opened hotel is a great place to stay. When I checked in one of the managers was helping a new front desk person check me in and was effusive in greeting me. This has the exact same Aloft vibe you'd get at any other location. The room was quiet, bed comfy and a small refrigerator in the room. I was working some long days, so I'm a bit embarrassed to say two of those nights I was too tired to eat at one the restaurants in the neighborhood and ate at the hotel restaurant. The restaurant has a similar limited menu to other Alofts. It's not haute cuisine, but it's much better than eating fast food. Speaking of fast food there is a Popeye's and a Dunkin' Donuts around the corner, if that's your thing. There is a breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs (could have been cooked a little longer IMHO), sausage, beans and fried plantains. There was also a selection of meats a cheese. Not a bad way to start the day. Not sure of the price because I haven't done my expenses yet. After checking in, I was always greeted by name, something I usually experience only at Ritz Carltons. Nice touch. There is a rooftop pool. Saw it from my room, but never had time to visit it. While waiting in the lobby our local contact bumped into the Marriott corporate person who was visiting. She apologized for the staff's learning curve. I'm a lifetime Marriott Reward Platinum member (at least 50 nights a year for 10 years). I know the brand well. This hotel will do just fine. I stayed here for three nights on a work trip that had been previously scheduled in June before this place had opened. I would have stayed at their nearby Intercontinental, which I'm sure would have been fine. That being said, if I visit again, I'd stay here again.
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