Last week, I had the opportunity to go check out the brand new
Aloft Hotel that now anchors the progressive development in the East Bank of the Flats.
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| Aloft Hotel and Ernst & Young Building |
Cleveland.com and
Downtown Cleveland Alliance--two of Cleveland's biggest CLE supporters-- hosted a Tweetup for CLE's social(media)ites to preview the space.
To check out cleveland.com's recap and photos click here.
Visitors and hotel guests were greeted by this awesome take on a check-in desk.
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| Ballin |
Nearly 400 people gathered for the event in Aloft Hotel at WXYZ, the same restaurant owners of
ABC in Ohio City and
XYZ in Gordon Square, to get a glimpse of the venue and socialize.
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| Sleek. Exposed duct work. Curved lines. Modern feel. Tons of natural light. |
Not only was the interior cool but a deck off the second story offered absolutely incredible views of the architecture and natural beauty in CLE.
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| Deck entrance |
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| Stellar views from the deck |
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| I love that the Detroit-Superior Bridge and Shoreway Bridge are both visible in this shot. |
The views are nostalgic of CLE's industrial past contrasted with the exciting redevelopment.
This recent
Crain's Cleveland article does a good job of explaining the history of the Flats and long anticipated revitalization of the area. Not only will the new Aloft hotel offer a comfy place to rest your head, but there are sleek conference rooms that boast fantastic views, access to the newly reopened Waterfront Rapid Line, and foodie favorites too. CLE is the place to see and be!
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| Conference rooms |
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| Green space next to the conference rooms gives a unique perspective of FirstEnergy Stadium |
Soon mixed-use spaces will also open--including more offices, retail, restaurants, bars, and apartments.
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| Bridging CLE's past & present |
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What a fun place to host a Tweetup, meet new people, eat, drink, take in terrific views and experience CLE's latest destination! Just another reminder of the positive redevelopment and great things happening in The Land!
This looks like a great event! Wish I could have been there. Can't wait to see the East Bank flourish again!
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