aloft Dulles South will be conveniently located in the heart of the technology corridor and is in close proximity to numerous corporate offices in the aerospace, technology and telecommunications fields, as well as the county's largest business park, Westfields. The new-construction hotel will be located at 3870 Centerview Drive several minutes from the Dulles International Airport

As a Vision of W Hotels, the aloft brand is shaking up the lodging industry with urban-influenced design, accessible technology, style and a social atmosphere. aloft hotels offer a total sensory experience, with aloft guest rooms featuring loft-like, nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows to create a bright, airy environment. The centrepiece of the aloft room is the ultra-comfortable signature bed, and large stylish bathrooms complement the guest experience with oversized walk-in showers and amenities created by bliss(R) spa. Each guest loft is also a combination high-tech office and entertainment centre, featuring wireless internet access and a one-stop connectivity solution for multiple electronic gadgetry such as PDAs, cell phones, mp3 players and laptops - all linked to a large flat panel LCD television for optimal sound and viewing.

Designed in conjunction with world-renowned David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group, aloft stays true to the W brand's heritage, offering atmospheric public spaces designed to draw guests from their rooms to socialize and make friends. Guests can read the paper, work on their laptops via hotel-wide wireless internet access, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends at the communal lobby area and bar The recharge(sm) fitness centre and splash, the indoor or outdoor pool, give travellers options to de-stress and re-energize; while refuel by aloft(sm), a one-stop food and beverage area, offers sweet, savoury and healthy food, snacks and beverages to grab & go, 24-hours a day.