Aloft Las Colinas

Finally got to check in to this cutesy place! When you first walk in to the hotel you are greeted by friendly staff. You can also as see all the colorful Art Décor. The bar is just to the right when you walk in. We got the loft room and it’s so cute and hip!
The only the they don’t have is a restaurant that I wish they would have. Maybe it’s a good thing though so that I can venture out and try all the cute eats around this hotel. Plenty of places to eat in walking distance! Over all clean and fairly new hotel! I’m going to enjoy my stay here for sure.

Love that they are so green! Very friendly staff and cool bar scene. The hotel feels very Swedish — IKEA-​like. Odd placement (in parking lot) and no views. Strange décor (fridge in bathroom?), but overall interesting!
Negatives: AC unit is loud and oddly placed. No fan I’m room… Internet was out for most of our trip, which included the phones. We received a wake up call we didn’t ask for, a maid knocking on our door with «do not disturb“sign, and a broken light bulb above bed.
I would try Aloft again at a different location… great concept.

Stayed here while in town for a conference. I have nothing negative at all to say.
It was a last minute switch and I could not have been happier. Saw it, checked in, got my wifi, showered and went to sleep. The décor is nice, the staff hip, and yes, it’s basically a yuppie’s hotel dream. Will be booking a stay at a local one soon for a staycation!

I am an SPG Gold member so when i went to Dallas I found a great deal at this location. The room was great and comfy, but i didn’t like the sliding door for the bathroom since it felt like you had no privacy at all. I also tried with 3 different staff members and none of them could get my key less entry to work which is a shame since you get free SPG points for activating it.
If you are going to the convention center this is a prime location. I was visiting friends and there was still enough to do in the area which made us super happy!

Was not impressed. Room was not very clean and small, shower leaked water everywhere. The bar was nice with Good friendly waitress and staff. Hotel was extremly hot everywhere except in your room.

I’ve complied a list of pros and cons on my stay here.
Pros:
— I love how eco-​friendly they are. (There’s a recycling bin in the room, they have rewards if you choose not to have your sheets changed, they have a dispenser of shampoo and body wash which helps cut down on plastic, etc.)
— The hotel is aesthetically pleasing. Nice bright colors, funky furniture, very different from your typical hotel.
— A lot of outlets! There’s two on both sides of the bed so you can easily charge your phone right next to you. There’s also more on the other side of the wall so you can charge all your electronics at once.
— Free wifi. Win.
Cons:
— We made reservations online for a room with 2 queen beds, but when we arrived, they gave us a room with one king bed. We specified that we reserved a room with TWO beds, seeing as there are more than 2 people staying, but they said that all the rooms with 2 beds are booked and there was nothing they could do. Yeah, we ended up squeezing in one bed.
— Since we had the first floor, our windows faced directly into the parking lot so I never felt comfortable leaving our curtains open. That sucked because the room was already very dim and that’s with ALL the light fixtures on.
— Another con is their frosted glass wall next to the bed that is shared with the shower. If I was sharing the room with just my boyfriend I wouldn’t care, but because I was with friends, I was paranoid every time I took a shower because although it’s frosted, you can still SEE them. No thanks.
— Low water pressure and REALLY loud A/​C unit. I did not have one good night of sleep.
Would I stay here again? Meh. Maybe if I can snag a really good deal. Other than that, I’ll explore my options.

Fantastic hotel — clean, modern, funky, and a really nice spot to stay if you’re in town. This place is about 15 minutes away from downtown Dallas. The service staff is fantastic here — if you ever need anything from them, they ensure to handle requests straightaway.
Though this hotel is mostly for consultants and business people, it has a great lounge seating/​bar area which makes you feel relaxed once you arrive. This is also really close to several restaurants in the adjoining plaza.

ALOFT! I’ve been wanting to stay with you for years!!! The online photos are amazing and I love modern décor and lots of color. So unlike drabby Marriott and Hilton etc, you, you have charisma, imagination, and a sense of adventure. So when the parents came to town, I seized upon my opportunity to book ALOFT! The décor was not disappointing. It was fun and funky. And I love that there was easy free parking, and easy free wifi, and easy free access to clean filtered water, and even hot drinking water for my Chinese parents. I made them watch Cheaters on your TV and translated all the action. The guy downstairs at reception was friendly and accommodating and we were even able to print out some boarding passes on the public computer.
Cleanliness wise, it could have been a tad better. There were some green snot stain on one of my pillows and another one was stained as well with something less readily identifiable. The sliding bathroom door is a fail. I struggled with it so hard and it’s always awkward after taking a giant shit or wet after showering to have to ask your dad to come let you out.
It’s also in a great location. Just 10 minutes to central Dallas. And 10 minutes to DFW. Of course I discovered my parents were flying out of Love Fucking Field after I drove them to DFW but the hotel would have been really close to DAL as well. FML. But they made it! muahaha by the skin of their teeth as they say.
But, overall, we loved it and will definitely be back! Hopefully with a bathroom door on hinges next time. :)

First, the positive: quiet hotel and comfy bed. Less positive: not enough blankets in room, odd feng shui of room, carpet torn & room a bit worn, shower pressure very low, price too high for room of this caliber (or should include breakfast). Staff was nice, no problems there.

One of my favorite hotels, I love the modern era look of this place. Also love the shower; which is my favorite in hotels. I wasn’t very fond of the bedding just because it was a little too hard for my comfort, last time I stayed at one the bed was perf. Might have been a brand new bed. Other than that I loved the stay. Con was that they charge your card about 3 times!

This is my go to hotel when I’m in Texas. The staff is friendly and the rooms are always clean.

This particular hotel has been pretty accommodating. Getting a handicap room upon initial check in was pretty frustrating, and there was no question when I asked to change my room. The layout of the hotel is just what you would expect from a place called alofts. I like the modern feel of the place. I think they were going through some renovations when I stayed, or else they need to. A few things needed some touch up.
Clogged shower, uncomfortable beds, and what’s the deal with no microwave.
The bar area is pretty nice, drinks are expensive but not any more so than most hotels. They do have happy hour from 5 – 7 which I think is a dollar off drafts and house wine. In my opinion, for the price of the hotel, the happy hour could be a little happier. Hopefully they get with the times. I’ve stayed at a few embassy suites that offer complimentary happy hour, so… kind of hard to beat that.
Overall, I would stay again. It’s a convenient location, with plenty of «fast food» in walking distance. Gas monkey grill isn’t but three miles down the road, which is a big plus for me.
If you’ve come to Dallas for the Global Knowledge training, I don’t think you’ll find a hotel of this quality any closer. I could walk to and from training and that in itself was almost worth the stay.

DALLAS, TX: This is the worst Aloft I’ve stayed at. It’s mismanaged. Yes, I will be very specific.
1. I called in two days in a row to confirm our four rooms, all king beds, pay in advance with credit card authorization, and then check in early the day of our midnight arrival. I spoke with MELANIE for a combined 90 MINUTES over both days. Then when I arrived at the hotel (a) the payment had not been made, (b) the rooms were not checked in, and © we got double queen beds. We had to wait from 12:30am to 12:45 am to get the four of us checked in. Absolutely nothing I had requested and confirmed had been done. None of it. Gross incompetence/​laziness on Melanie’s part.
2. I arrive in my room and there are white stains on the leather bench under the TV. Easy to spot, easy to clean, made the room appear dirty and used. I wonder what else was missed.
3. The soap pump in the shower didn’t work. Small thing, but it’s symptomatic of the overall carelessness of the management.
4. I return to my room for the second night and the housekeeping had done a slapdash job cleaning my room. There was a tissue that had been left on the countertop (?), a pillow was on the floor, and the free and clear tag hadn’t been replaced on the water. Small things, but I’ve never seen something so obvious missed in a routine hotel room cleanup. Someone was in a hurry, lazy, or incompetent. These are the basics of cleaning a hotel room. What else was missed? I am platinum and stay in hotels twice weekly.
5. Saving grace (+1 star) was the evening/​night clerk at the front desk. I missed his name, 6′, mid 20’s, short hair, African American, he apologized for the scheduling disaster and loaned me his personal phone charger. Kudos!

I’ve stayed at the Aloft a few times and have to say — it’s my favorite hotel in the Las Colinas area. Very cool and clean. Affordable. Best value in the area for your money.
Pros:
–Free shuttle transporation service within 5 miles. This is super helpful if you’re here for a quick business trip — no need to rent a car.
–Equally as far away from DFW & DAL airports. This makes it good for business travelers because it allows you to fly into both airports.
–Helpful staff.
–Good hotel gym (on the first floor).
–Room amenities are good.
–Free in room bottled water/​coffee & mini fridge.
–Rooms are modern and funky
–XYZ bar is young and cool.
–Little café in the bottom has good food /​snacks.
–Literally walking distance away from Chipotle, Corner Bakery, Schlotskys, etc. for dinner at night.
Cons:
–Not the biggest fan of these specific Bliss products. Maybe it’s the way they smell — sort of salty?
–The beds aren’t quite as comfy as the Westin. (I’m being picky here!)
–No room service

We had a great experience at aloft!
We stayed a couple of nights here and really enjoyed it.
Hotel is very contemporary which is to my liking! Nice «loft» style rooms with a nice shower. Location is acceptable and seems to be in a safe area. Service was good upon check in.
Beds can use an upgrade!

Came here on business and was really impressed by everything about the hotel. It is a bit «masculine» in design, very modern and clean lines everywhere, but that is fine with me. The room was huge and had a «snack pack» with about 5 things in it that you could get for $ 10 — a much better deal than most mini bars! They also use Bliss products in the room, which is a plus. The rooms were well-​insulated as I didn’t have the normal distractions of late-​night guests slamming doors and keeping me up. I’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

Let’s make this clear: Aloft is by no means the W Hotel, but it is part of the Starwood family.
The room’s economy size space aligns with the hotel’s vision and mission – creating a place for constant travelers – which unfortunately means there is no real closet to hang your clothes. Now, the service and beds make up for the lacking areas. The friendly and accommodating staff gives me a reason to return to Aloft.
Pros:
— conveniently located outlets
— staff and prompt service
— taxi and shuttle service
— easy bites to grab on the go
— beds (I usually have a difficult time falling asleep at Marriott and Hilton because of the uncomfortable beds, but Aloft’s are much more comfortable.)

Being the little sister of the W Hotel, you can always count on the swanky mod style for a fraction of the cost with pretty much any Aloft Hotel. The Las Colinas location is no different. There are a couple of pluses about this place that make it worthy of choosing for your next overnight stay. Short and sweet, here are the perks:
1. The allow pets!
2. You can bring in outside food… meaning the lobby is a great meeting spot for your next happy hour or social mixer.
3. They have a great outdoor pool.
4. They have a pretty great staff and kickass bartenders.

Perfect get-​away while visiting Dallas. We had to book something last minute when it turned out we couldnt stay with our friends as expected. I hopped on hotwire the day before our check in and was matched with this hotel anonymously. Some of the reviews on the aloft chain in general complained «too trendy» or «meant for younger crowd» or «cheap rip off of W hotel». I am in my mid to late 20’s and I thought that it was funky fun and cool. I guess I could see my parents finding it a little out there, but the staff was nice, the facilities were clean and well kept, and the rooms were innovative and a good use of space. Definitely trendy but I really liked it. I would stay here again.

Perception is reality and setting and realizing your expectations are key. There are different hotel chains for everyone, and many hotel chains assert a «personality» or a «brand image.» I think that’s why a good deal of these reviews bemoan the modernity, funkiness, and hip vibe of the Aloft brand from people who expected a more subdued experience. For someone like me, however, what Aloft is and whom they’re attempting to appeal to is perfect for a business/​leisure traveler like me.
First of all, if you’re familiar with the W brand of hotels under the Starwood hotels umbrella, then you’ll understand it when I say that Aloft is like the funkier and more attainable version of the higher-​end but also funky W brand. It’s the the Virgin Airlines of hotels, whereas some travelers might be expecting the Courtyard Marriott, or Delta Airlines version of hotel, and be sorely disappointed. Sorry, too many frequent traveler jokes in there…
«She’s fresh (fresh), and exciting…» — that’s the song I hear in my head (and maybe a techno/​electronica remix of it playing overhead) when I enter the lobby of any Aloft, especially this one. Even the hotel bar is hip, funky, and fun, and always populated by people you actually might not mind sitting next to for an adult beverage. The staff members are generally young, energetic, and chatty. The market area in the lobby has a ton of healthy and tasty food choices 24/​7, and hot sandwiches can be made-​to-​order during breakfast hours. Um, even the elevator is like a rave, as the floor has a psychedelic liquid-​filled portion that changes when you step on it, probably dancing or tapping your foot to whatever high-​energy music is pumping over the speakers.
And the rooms — LOVE. But again, you have to align your expectations correctly. Think «urban-​luxe» or «former factory turned into urban-​chic lofts» and «über-​modern.» Got it? Rooms also have a safe, a fridge, an awesome A/​V integration panel into the huge flat-​screen wall-​mounted TV, and (like big sister W), Bliss Spa toiletries — yay!
Finally — and most importantly — the «compound» in which this Aloft is located could not be more convenient to Irving/​Dallas, and also in and of itself, it shares a parking lot with a nail salon, a hair salon, a Jimmy John’s, a Chipotle, a Corner Bakery, a Mediterranean place, a Bank of America, a Chicago-​style pizza place, a dentist, and across the street is a convenience store and gas station — so almost every need can be met within walking distance.
Great rates, SPG points if you collect them, and an overall awesome place to stay for certain folks!