Aloft Hotels: Room Types, Marriott Bonvoy Rates and the Fees Beyond the Nightly Price

Aloft is Marriott's design-led, select-service hotel brand: loft-style rooms, a lively lobby with the W XYZ bar, grab-and-go food at Re:fuel, and a younger, tech-first feel. Aloft hotels sit in city centres, near airports and in suburban business districts.

A good Aloft booking depends on choosing the right room and rate, applying the right code, and knowing what the individual hotel charges on top.

What an Aloft room is like

Aloft rooms are compact and open-plan, usually with a king bed or two queens, a walk-in shower instead of a bath, and plenty of charging points.

Room sizes vary by property. An Aloft in a dense city can be noticeably smaller than one near an airport or in a suburb. Check the listed square footage on the Aloft booking page.

Two queens is the choice for families or friends sharing. Some Aloft hotels also offer larger rooms or suites. Check the exact room name before paying extra.

Aloft has historically been dog-friendly. Check the individual hotel's pet policy and any pet fee before bringing an animal.

Choosing a Marriott rate

Every Aloft booking goes through Marriott, and the same room often carries several rates.

Member rate is for Marriott Bonvoy members, and joining is free. It is usually a little cheaper than the public rate.

Flexible rate can be cancelled up to a set time before arrival. The deadline is shown on the Aloft booking and varies by hotel.

Prepaid or non-refundable rates are cheaper but charged immediately and generally cannot be refunded. Use them only when your dates are certain.

Always book through Marriott's own site or app while logged in, or your Aloft stay may not earn Bonvoy points or elite night credit.

Special rates and codes

Marriott's booking form has a field for special rates: AAA/CAA, senior, government, military and corporate or promotional codes.

AAA and similar rates require proof at check-in. If you cannot show a membership card, the Aloft front desk may reprice the stay.

A promotional code sometimes adds a benefit rather than a discount, such as breakfast or bonus points. Compare the final total with the plain member rate before deciding.

Fees beyond the nightly price

Parking is the biggest extra at many Aloft hotels, especially downtown ones. It can be charged per night and may be valet only. Check the parking section on the Aloft hotel's page.

Some properties add a destination or amenity fee. Marriott now shows mandatory fees in the total price, but read the rate details before booking.

Taxes vary widely by city. Compare the Aloft total with taxes and fees included, not the nightly headline.

Using Bonvoy points at Aloft

Aloft is often a sensible place to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points because nightly award prices tend to be modest compared with luxury brands.

Award prices move with demand. Compare the points price with the cash price to judge whether a redemption is good value.

Points and cash combinations can stretch a small balance across a longer Aloft stay.

Getting the most from the stay

Use the Marriott Bonvoy app for mobile check-in and, at many Aloft hotels, a digital key. It skips the front-desk queue on a late arrival.

Re:fuel covers breakfast and late-night snacks. If breakfast matters, compare a rate with breakfast included against buying at Re:fuel.

Aloft rooms near the lobby bar can be noisier. Ask for a higher floor or quieter room when checking in.

Aloft, Moxy, AC or Courtyard: picking the Marriott brand

Marriott runs several select-service brands, and an Aloft is often a street away from one of its siblings, so it helps to know how they differ.

Moxy is the budget-leaning option: smaller rooms, check-in at the bar, and a more hostel-like social feel. Aloft rooms are generally larger and quieter than Moxy rooms at a similar price.

AC Hotels is more restrained and polished, pitched at business travellers who want calm rather than a lobby DJ. Courtyard is the classic business hotel with a small restaurant and more meeting space.

Element is Marriott's extended-stay brand and frequently shares a building with an Aloft. If you need a kitchenette for a longer stay, compare the Element rate next door before booking the Aloft.

On Marriott's site, filter the search by brand to compare all four in the same city on the same dates. The Aloft is usually the middle option on price.

Where the Aloft savings are

Codes for Aloft go into Marriott's special rates field:

The 20% code is the biggest straight discount. Rate codes only work at participating Aloft hotels and on certain dates, so run a search with and without it.

The AAA rate is reliable for members, and sometimes includes flexible cancellation. Bring the card to check-in.

The bonus-points code makes most sense on a multi-night Aloft stay where you plan to redeem points later. On a single night, a straight discount usually wins.

Always compare the coded total against the Bonvoy member rate, which can sometimes beat a promotional code.

Common questions

Is Aloft part of Marriott Bonvoy?

Yes. Aloft stays earn and redeem Bonvoy points when booked through Marriott.

Does Aloft include breakfast?

Not usually. Re:fuel sells food, and some rates or codes include breakfast.

Can I cancel an Aloft booking?

Flexible rates, yes, until the stated deadline. Prepaid rates are generally non-refundable.

Does Aloft have a gym or pool?

Most Aloft hotels have a Re:charge fitness room. Pools vary by property, so check the amenities list on the individual Aloft page before booking around one.