The Aloft Orlando Downtown has completed its multimillion-dollar renovation, updating and modernizing its guestrooms and public spaces. The hotel is owned by GDC Properties and managed by McKibbon Hospitality. McKibbon’s development arm, McKibbon Places, provided project management services, coordinating the full-scale renovation, which was carried out by local contractors Land-Ron with designONE Studios overseeing the new design and stylistic elements.
While every element of the property was refreshed during the project—from new furniture, fixtures and décor to carpeting, paint and signage—the team took special care to preserve the unique elements and character of the historic building, formerly the site of the Orlando Utilities Commission, including its original marble walls and teak flooring.
“We are extremely excited to celebrate the completion of our renovation and welcome guests to enjoy Aloft Orlando Downtown’s new look and feel,” GM Luis Arancibia said in a statement. “As the hotel was repurposed from OUC’s office building as opposed to being built from the ground up, every aspect and every corner is truly unique, which we kept at the forefront of this project. We look forward to sharing our updated spaces and amenities with our guests and the Orlando community.”
Upgrades include an expansion of the hotel’s pre-existing meeting space through the addition of two new exclusive concierge lounges reserved for Platinum Preferred Marriott members and groups conducting business at the property, bringing the total amount of event space to 9,000 square feet. Technological upgrades were made to the hotel’s meeting rooms including new digital signage and flat-screen televisions as well as the integration of smart ambient lighting with color-changing capabilities.
The hotel’s 118 guestrooms and suites got new wallpaper, carpeting, curtains, furnishings and technology, including new flatscreen TVs. Each guestroom has a small refrigerator, separate spaces to work, rest and connect, as well as various views of the downtown cityscape.
Additionally, as part of the hotel’s refresh, the brand’s signature W XYZ bar got a menu update with all-new, creative craft cocktails and small plates.