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Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its new hip hotels brand, Aloft Hotels, announces the opening of Aloft Brussels Schuman, the first Aloft hotel to open in Europe. Aloft Hotels delivers urban-inspired, modern design and an energetic guest experience at an affordable price point.
“Aloft`s emphasis on high design and affordability translates globally and is attracting a growing group of loyal travellers. In fact, Aloft represents one of the strongest brand launches in industry history and its international expansion so early in the brand`s life cycle is unprecedented.”
Owned by Thornsett Group, Aloft Brussels Schuman introduces jet-setting style at a steal to Belgium. Located in the heart of the buzzing European Union district, the hotel will feature 147 loft-like guest rooms including three ‘Breezy Lofts` (Aloft`s re-interpretation of a suite), a buzzing bar scene in the open lobby, an urban-inspired grab-and-go cafe and industrial design elements throughout. A vision of W Hotels, Aloft`s stylish urban attitude is set to shake up the European mid-market hotel scene.
With more than 40 hotels open since its June 2008 debut, Aloft Hotels has become the talk of the hospitality industry by going global while in launch mode. Aloft currently operates hotels in five countries – the USA, Canada, China, the United Arab Emirates and India, with Belgium marking its sixth destination. Besides opening its first hotel in Europe with the Aloft Brussels Schuman, Aloft is continuing its global expansion with further openings planned in India and the USA as well as brand introductions in Thailand and the UK.
“The launch of Aloft in Europe underscores the strength of the Starwood network and the power of the Aloft brand,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “Aloft`s emphasis on high design and affordability translates globally and is attracting a growing group of loyal travellers. In fact, Aloft represents one of the strongest brand launches in industry history and its international expansion so early in the brand`s life cycle is unprecedented.”
Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Europe, Africa and Middle East commented: “We are thrilled to introduce Aloft to Brussels, a fitting choice for the brand`s debut in Europe. The hotel`s strategic location in the heart of the European Quarter makes a bold statement about how the brand is taking its innovative, fresh perspective on hotels to the most important locations around the world.”
Aloft Brussels Schuman will boast 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 lounge and w xyzSM bar. The w xyz bar is set to quickly become one of the places to be in the EU quarter. A destination bar for hotel guests and local residents alike, the w xyz bar is the ideal place to have a cocktail with friends or dance the night away at one of the many DJ evenings.
The spacious guest rooms (minimum of 28m2) will feature the brand`s signature ceilings of nearly three meters high, oversized windows and an ultra-comfortable bed as well as roomy walk-in showers and bath amenities created by Bliss® Spa. Each Aloft room will also be equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access and a unique plug-and-play connectivity solution which connects most electronic devices to the 42" flat-screen TV, turning the room into a high-tech office as well as an entertainment centre.
Travellers will be able to de-stress and re-energize in the re:chargeSM fitness centre whilst the 24-hour grab & go food and beverage area re:fuelSM by Aloft is a one-stop, offering sweet, savory and healthy food, snacks and beverages.
For work meetings, training courses and presentations, the hotel`s Tactic meeting rooms, which are equipped with the latest generation of audiovisual hardware, provide a creative space for groups of up to 50 people.
Aloft Brussels Schuman is the fifth Starwood Hotel in Belgium, joining Le Meridien Brussels, Sheraton Brussels Hotel, Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Brussels.
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