The trendy upper-middle-range Aloft chain property in suburban Lexington, Massachusetts tries to appeal to the young corporate crowd, and mostly succeeds. The 136 rooms here have a color scheme designed to mimic pixels on a TV screen, and the hotel is tech-friendly, with flat-screen TVs and data port lines in all the rooms, and iPads in the lobby. While the overall atmosphere is hip and contemporary, a few design details are overlooked, like proper shelving in the rooms. The indoor pool, modern fitness center, and on-site bar are cool perks, but the a la carte breakfast leaves something to be desired, though restaurants are at least within a five-minute drive. The similarly priced Element Hotel is in the same vicinity (literally visible from the hotel) and includes a free breakfast.
The trendy upper-middle-range Aloft chain property in suburban Lexington, Massachusetts tries to appeal to the young corporate crowd, and mostly succeeds. The 136 rooms here have a color scheme designed to mimic pixels on a TV screen, and the hotel is tech-friendly, with flat-screen TVs and data port lines in all the rooms, and iPads in the lobby. While the overall atmosphere is hip and contemporary, a few design details are overlooked, like proper shelving in the rooms. The indoor pool, modern fitness center, and on-site bar are cool perks, but the a la carte breakfast leaves something to be desired, though restaurants are at least within a five-minute drive. The similarly priced Element Hotel is in the same vicinity (literally visible from the hotel) and includes a free breakfast.