Aloft Hotel Announced for Greenville South Carolina

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. April 04, 2014

April 4, 2014 - Aloft Hotels Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its fast-growing Aloft brand will soon debut in Greenville, South Carolina. Aloft Greenville will open in early 2015 in a prime downtown location, featuring 144 spacious, loft-like rooms, leading-edge technology and a lively, social atmosphere. It will be the brand's second hotel in South Carolina and the third Aloft hotel developed by McKibbon Hotel Group, joining Aloft Asheville Downtown and Aloft Tallahassee.

"We expect Aloft Greenville will emerge as a hotspot for savvy travelers and local professionals looking for a design-led experience and active social scene," said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. "Aloft continues to see rapid growth fueled by robust demand from next generation travelers across the globe."

Located next to Greenville's ONE Building, Aloft Greenville will sit atop a new 470-space, $11.8 million dollar public garage. Part of the city's downtown revitalization, the sleek, new development will also include retail shops and office space. Plans call for the development to be adjacent to a recently completed $4 million public plaza on Main Street.

"The evolution of downtown Greenville is one of the Southeast's greatest success stories and we are excited to be part of it," said Wes Townson, Vice President, Acquisitions, McKibbon Hotel Group. "Aloft Greenville will bring new excitement to the city, serving as a one-of-a-kind venue for the city and its visitors and a new option for special events and corporate meetings."

The hotel will offer 2,800 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and rooftop amenities including a Splash outdoor pool as well as the brand's signature W XYZ® bar. The hotel is close to numerous shops and restaurants, as well as the Peace Center for the Performing arts, theBon Secours Wellness Arena and the offices of BMW, Michelin and Fluor.

"We are thrilled to debut Aloft Hotels in Greenville. The hotel fits in well with our leasing strategy of finding high-quality, game-changing tenants to supplement Greenville's growing downtown," said Bob Hughes, President of Hughes Development Corporation.

"Aloft is a great match for the energy of downtown Greenville as we continue to aggressively grow the brand in dynamic cities throughout North America," said Allison Reid, Senior Vice President of North America Development for Starwood. "The Aloft brand's success with youthful-minded travelers has caught the attention of owners and developers who are eager to introduce the brand to new markets."

Aloft's innovative and exclusive initiatives set it apart. Aloft recently announced that select properties will roll out Keyless Check-In, allowing guests to use smartphones to check in to the hotel and open their guestroom door. This follows on the heels of Smart Check-In, the first mobile check-in using RFID technology to truly bypass the front desk. In addition, its W XYZ® bars offer live, free access to local emerging artists as well as some of the hottest bands with Live at Aloft Hotels programming.