Aloft BWI Opens in Linthicum, MD
The New Aloft Brings Jet-Setting Style at a Steal to the Baltimore Metro Area.
AUGUST 14, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(R) (NYSE:HOT) and its stylish new lifestyle brand, AloftSM Hotels announce the opening of Aloft Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Linthicum, Maryland, just 15 minutes from Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Owned by The Buccini/Pollin Group and managed by PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc. Aloft Baltimore-Washington International Airport introduces jet-setting style at a steal with 155 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technology and a hip, social atmosphere.
Aloft Baltimore-Washington International Airport is less than a mile from baggage claim and convenient to the corporate offices of Lockheed Martin, Compaq Computer, Coca Cola and Boeing. Nearby attractions include the shops and restaurants of Arundel Mills Mall, the National Aquarium, Port Discovery Children's Museum and several popular sports venues. The hotel is eight miles south of downtown Baltimore, 25 miles from historic Annapolis and less than an hour from Washington, D.C.
"The urban design sensibility and social interplay of Aloft Baltimore-Washington International Airport will make it a perfect match for this dynamic metro area," said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. "From wake-up call to last call, Aloft appeals to savvy travelers and area professionals with its electric and eclectic experience and lively w xyzSM bar."
"We are thrilled to introduce the Aloft to Linthicum and the BWI Airport. Not only does it provide this growing community with an ultra-chic, new lodging alternative, but it also offers a new and refreshing experience unlike anything currently seen in the area." said Greg Miller, President and CEO of PMHS. "Energetic and stylish, Aloft offers a compelling combination of creativity, culture, and fun."
A Vision of W Hotels, Aloft is a new destination sensation featuring loft-inspired design, accessible technology and a stylish urban attitude. Guest rooms feature the brand's signature nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows and the ultra-comfortable bed, as well as roomy walk-in showers and amenities created by Bliss(R) Spa. Each Aloft room is also a combination high-tech office and entertainment center equipped with complimentary wireless internet access and a one-stop connectivity solution for multiple electronic gadgetry all linked to a 42" flat-panel, HDTV-ready television.
Aloft offers atmospheric public spaces where guests can mix and mingle, read the paper, work on laptops, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends at the re:mixSM communal lobby area and w xyzSM bar. The re:chargeSM fitness center and splash pool give travelers options to de-stress and re-energize, while Re:fuel by AloftSM offers sweet, savory and healthy food, snacks and beverages to grab & go, 24-hours a day.
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