Have enjoyed a number of stays at this hotel over the last two months. The staff is super-friendly. The rooms are average with a vibe that goes along with the rest of hotel (hate the sinks, love the beds). Location is good with a few neat restaurants nearby, though it is a 20-30 minute walk to the downtown core (shuttle service is free and efficient and bookable though). Would be perfect if heading to the Metrodome as it's only a 5 minute walk. No free breakfast for SPG but the "cafe" in the lobby is neat and has everything you need.

Overall would certainly stay here again.

I was helping to throw a huge event for a bunch of Italians, with many components coming together at the last minute. I booked a room, knowing that I'd be exhausted and didn't want to worry about the 45-minute drive home that night.
To begin, the staff-- Brian, Chris, Caroline,Troy, and others-- were wonderful. Helpful. Professional. Calm yet upbeat. As far as food events go, they could use one tiny little sink near the event room (c'mon, even a boring conference needs water pitchers refilled), but otherwise, the space and open areas around it worked beautifully. The bar is lovely, vibrant, and very cool. It is worth a visit, even if you are not staying at the hotel.
As for the room, this is a "concept" hotel, which translates to "really open, including the bathroom, and pretty close quarters." I woke up thinking about a huge event piece I couldn't account for (its whereabouts), and wanted to roll over and call the front desk to see if someone tucked it away. The room phone had no standard "front desk" button. It was just a plain Uniden or something handset. Luckily, I had a smartphone, had to look up aloft online, then called the hotel's main number. But sheesh. There was also a familiar but unusual and pervasive smell throughout the halls and in the room -- car air freshener? Glade? It wasn't totally unpleasant, but it felt as if something was being covered up. It got a little cloying. There is no room service, although they have a "refuel" station in the lobby that is a step up from vending machines, but not quite a Brueggers or similar spot. Good coffee.
Having said all that, the bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've slept in, the room was blissfully quiet, the staff were super accommodating, and, if we host the event here again, I will stay overnight! Longer stays may not be as comfortable as other Mpls options.
But definitely stop into the bar for a visit.

This was my first Aloft experience and I enjoyed the stay. It is a long walk to the downtown area but the Old Stone Bridge is close as well as the old mill district. Nice rooms and amenities. Lobby staff were cheerful and friendly. Great bookstore and comic book store across the street. Would stay here again.

I usually love staying at Aloft Hotels. When i arrived to the hotel, it was around 1am and the parking structure was "full" even though there were multiple cars coming out of it. So we had to park in the back where it was dark and not a good area to be unloading at 1am. Went to check in and the gentlemen at the front desk was very eager to get us out of his way. I asked for any food options since we traveled all day and were very hungry and he said they had no restaurant near by or anything else to recommend. That was satisfying! The staff was unfriendly to say the least. We just wanted to get out of there and go The Hotel Ivy the next night, which made this place seem like an Economy Inn. Sorry, but we will not be staying here again.