Didn't expect this....
I had to stay one night in Charlotte during my last trip to the USA. Normally I'm looking for a hotel near the airport but this time a colleague booked me a room in the Aloft. Fiat of all you have to take an elevator to get up to the reception floor and then another elevator which goes to the room levels. The location of the hotel is right downtown Charlotte and when I arrived on a Friday evening, the whole street was packed with young people, going out to bars etc. I think this is a great location for such a hotel since you don't have to walk far to find a place for a meal or a drink. The check in process was very quick. Right behind reception they have a bar. Rooms are big and very stylish. I liked it! Two bottle of water are waiting for a welcome drink. Internet is only available in the reception area (but free). Breakfast isn't really breakfast. You can buy something from a store. The only downside is the waiting time for the elevator. All in all, good location, clean hotel. Will stay there again!