Owned by
Davidson & Jones, the newly constructed Aloft hotel will offer 134
loft-like rooms, tech-forward innovation. The property is located in a prime
downtown location between the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and the Durham Bulls
Athletic Park .
“The
leading-edge design and social vibe offered by our Aloft brand is a terrific
match for the revitalized American Tobacco Historic District, an exciting
mixed-use complex that has helped accelerate the redevelopment of downtown
Durham,” stated Brian McGuinness, SVP, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood
Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “Aloft just reached its 75th hotel
milestone, driven by robust demand in dynamic markets across the globe.”
Aloft Durham
Downtown will be ideally located at the intersection of Blackwell and Vivian
Streets, offering direct access to Durham Bulls’ baseball games and theater
performances at DPAC. The new Aloft will be a key component of the American
Tobacco Historic District, which launched a massive redevelopment and
restoration project in 2004 to transform the American Tobacco Company’s campus
into a unique mixed-use development complex with local and national
corporations, restaurants and event venues.
The hotel
will offer amenities including an outdoor Splash pool, W
XYZ bar, Re:charge 24-hour gym, private parking and approximately 2,230 sq. ft . of
flexible meeting space for both business meetings and social gatherings.