Starwood’s Aloft Brand Debuts in Oklahoma City

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has introduced Oklahoma City to its Aloft brand with the recent opening of the Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown – Bricktown. The hotel is the brand’s third in Oklahoma and joins two Alofts in Tulsa.

Situated in the revitalized Bricktown district, within a new mixed-use development, the new hotel features 134 loft-like guest rooms and is owned by New Century Investments. Brian McGuinness, senior vice president, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood, said in a statement: “We are proud to launch Aloft in Oklahoma City’s popular entertainment district, where we provide an atmosphere tailored to the next generation of travelers complete with authentic, modern design, innovative programming and live music performances at the W XYZ bar.”

Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown-Bricktown is located at 209 North Walnut Avenue within the Deep Deuce and Bricktown Entertainment Districts, two blocks from the heart of downtown and minutes away from Will Rogers World Airport.

On the top floor, the hotel offers close to 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with panoramic views of the city and a three-level W XYZ bar. Guests will be able to opt for one of the ten suites, all with Jacuzzi tubs, or for the two-story presidential suite with nearly 2,000 square feet of living space.

“We are thrilled to partner with Starwood Hotels to bring Aloft to Bricktown, the city’s leading destination for shopping, dining and entertainment,” Jim Thompson, owner of New Century Investments, said in a statement.”Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown-Bricktown will resonate with youthful travelers as well as area professionals with its distinctive urban style and social atmosphere.”

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