Aloft® (select-service hotels) opened its first hotel in 2008 and has rapidly expanded to 93 properties in 15 countries by the end of 2014. Designed for global travelers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression, Aloft is where travel creates possibilities. An affordable alternative for the tech-savvy and confidently social, Aloft caters to the global traveler. With a vibrant social scene at W XYZ ® bar, modern authentic design throughout and technology that keeps up with the next gen traveler, Aloft is: Different. By Design.