We travel to Asheville frequently since our daughter is in college there and usually stay on Tunnel Road but we thought we would splurge a bit and stay downtown since the dates coincided with our anniversary.

We were really pleased with the hotel. It was very clean and attractive. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom/shower was awesome. The desk staff was really top notch. Garage parking was not expensive and since we were downtown, we just stayed on foot once there. And the location may be the best in the city.

Minor note that doesn’t affect 5 star rating: HVAC in our room (421) was loud and would come out cold for a while before turning to heat, but obviously worked since the room temp was comfortable.

Overall the hotel met if not exceeded expectations. Price was very fair at least on a weekday during the pandemic. I hope to stay there again.

I had never stayed in a hotel for four days before, and staying here was a treat. The location is wonderful as you are within walking distance of everything in Asheville proper. They even have a convenient list of the nearby breweries (Asheville has a great brewery scene if you didn't know!). The staff were friendly and helpful with every question and request we had. There is an attached garage which makes parking very convenient.
On the second floor, where the lobby is; there is a welcoming lounge, coffee shop, bar, and deck that runs the length of the building overlooking the street below. It is a lovely place to enjoy a drink.
The rooms were comfortable and modern, and offered every amenity you would want. We stayed here for four days and having a comfortable, welcoming home to come back to each night made our stay in Asheville that much better.
I would recommend Aloft to anyone visiting town.

Plus:
The location in downtown Asheville is wonderful - within easy walking distance of so many shops, galleries, and restaurants but on a street that itself isn't too busy or noisy.
The room was a bit small; it was designed to be compact and had a tiny closet, but the shower was nice and large. Good lighting and a lot of plugs made the room visitor-friendly. One lovely touch was a small pack of sanitizing wipes that I will enjoy having in my purse.
We had little interaction with staff, and every guest I saw wore a mask.
Cons:
The room seemed very clean, but there were remnants of party decorations still stuck high up on the wall.
We were in a room with a door to an adjoining room. When the people in the next room got up early this morning, we could hear every word of their conversation.
Maybe rooms that don't have the possibility of adjoining would be quieter.
There was no coffee for the coffee maker.