Aloft Hotels

This hotel brand targets modern, tech-savvy travelers who seek stylish, affordable accommodations with a lively social atmosphere. The business model centers on mid-scale, full-service hotels featuring open, loft-inspired layouts, communal spaces, and contemporary design. Properties typically include re:fuel grab-and-go food options, a bar (WXYZ), and fitness facilities.

Franchisees benefit from integration into one of the world's largest hotel loyalty and reservation systems, providing significant booking channel access and marketing reach. Franchised owners operate under a comprehensive set of brand standards covering construction, décor, guest experience, and technology. Support includes pre-opening training, ongoing operational guidance, and access to centralized sales and marketing programs.

The brand appeals to millennial and Gen Z travelers as well as business road warriors seeking value without sacrificing design or connectivity. Global presence spans North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2008
Number of Units20,576
Min Liquid Capital
Required Networth
$$$Total Investment$13.1M – $29.0M

Aloft Hotels Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Aloft Hotels FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.