Aloft Harlem

Aloft Harlem is at 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, United States, near West 124th Street and about a few blocks from the 125th Street subway station on the A, B, C and D lines. The location is on the north-west side of Central Park, and the historic centre of Harlem is close, including the Apollo Theater on 125th Street, the Studio Museum in Harlem, Sylvia's Restaurant, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Marcus Garvey Park. Harlem has a rich cultural history as the centre of the Harlem Renaissance, and its jazz clubs, soul food restaurants and churches with gospel services draw visitors from around the world. Aloft is a Marriott brand aimed at younger, design-conscious travellers, with an open, loft-like feel, polished concrete and bright colours in the public areas. Guest rooms are modern and airy, with high ceilings, large windows and comfortable beds, and the categories include Aloft King, Aloft Double and Suite options. A lobby bar serves drinks and light food, and the property offers a fitness centre and free wifi. It is pet friendly, which is useful for guests travelling with dogs. The hotel does not aim for the formality of Midtown hotels, and service is relaxed and informal, with staff able to recommend local restaurants, music venues and events. It attracts visitors interested in Harlem's culture, budget-conscious travellers and guests visiting Columbia University or City College. Nightly rates typically run from about $150 to $350, which is lower than comparable Midtown options. The subway provides direct access to Midtown in about fifteen to twenty minutes and to Lower Manhattan in roughly thirty minutes. Visitors should be aware that the neighbourhood is residential and quiet in the late evening compared with the busiest parts of the city. Sunday gospel services and soul food brunches are among the most popular local experiences for visitors staying here.