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Hip and Cool Aloft Atlanta

This hotel is hip and cool with city vibe sophistication in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. It is nestled a block fromfamous Peachtree St. in close proximity to Olympic Park, CNN studios and many more attractions. The swanky XYZlounge is housed in it’s lobby.

As you drive up to the lobby, you can park under the porte-cochere for quick check in or park in one of the manyreserved spots in front of the hotel, or back parking lot. I’m sure the hotel will fix your parking ticket. After check in youare directed to the back parking lot accessible with your room key. Just waving the room key in front of the sensor willnot get you in. I seen many cars do this. So did I, on the first try. Put the key close to the sensor almost touching it,then it will work. Be careful pulling up the machine, it is a close fit. Once in, there is ample parking. A back entrancegives direct access to the elevator or a single flight of stairs put you in the lobby.

The elevator’s floor is funky. I can imagine how this would look after a few adult beverages. Might be some headspinning. The dimly lit hall ways with dramatic long wand like light fixtures guide you to the rooms. The bed was softand comfortable. Pillows were a little too soft for my likeness. A single thick blanket was sandwiched between flatsheets with a fitted sheet on the bottom. Air conditioning vent is pointed upwards in front of one window, which takesaway from sitting by the window. A desk/workstation anchored one window. These long windows allow light and gavespectacular views of Atlanta Skyline. Bedside lights are very powerful. Laying directly under the fixture tends to gethot really fast.

The bath room is wrapped in black modern rectangular tile with black grout. It appears as one huge slab ofstone. Linear shower drain offset to the corner allows for bathers to stand on slightly pitched tile for a comfortableshower experience. Glass enclosure prevents water from splashing onto the toilet. The toilet is a suction type thatguarantees everything goes down. The above-counter round porcelain sink makes for mess free usage. Ceiling tocounter height mirror creates a sense of infinity. Although, the hair dryer occupied a single hook; no other place tohang face towels. A ceiling to floor mirror hang off a barn style sliding door that closes off the bathroom and toilet fromthe vanity area for privacy. Very thoughtful and modern construction.

I did not visit the XYZ lounge, but this place rocks. The music can be heard throughout the hotel. I’m sure there arequiet times or as they say, when in Rome or Atlanta, join in. Very hip, cool, modern hotel with friendly andaccommodating staff.

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