Aloft Hotel I was at the launch party what great fun. Aloft is associated with W hotels, one by one they are launching new locations around the country in key locations. At the party around five hundred people were dancing and partying with lots of free shots (though I don't drink).Some of the food was a crowd favorite the mini burgers, sushi, cheeses, mixed fruit skewers and lots of other delicious little finger food and decadent desserts. I tell you the staff is so friendly and personable you will feel extra special. Around the hotel their was two pretty models sitting poolside in bikini and sarong with their own little mini bar and models working out in the little gym adjacent to the pool room on the first floor shirtless. Some of the big name attendees I noticed were of course the D.J. Jazzy Jeff, Mayor Nutter, Christopher from Project Runway, such fun. The hotel is quite unique for Philly's airport area. First you notice the outside reminiscent of a casino or Miami, neon lights with a giant metal sign reading the hotels name. The theme is sort of Hawaiian, Asian fusion. There are modern compact rooms whose biggest feature is the bed with window shades featuring one of the hotels striped motifs. In the main lobby is a cute little area to purchase juice, fruit, coffee, sandwiches, etc. and very reasonable prices that is full of neon colors. It is so bright and cheery it reminds me of something in Tokyo and the lux lounge area with eclectic pillows and colorful mix matched couches, with bouquets of exotic flower arrangements containing colorful flowers like birds of paradise and orchids strategically placed and one centered on top of glass on a pool table. The lower area of the lobby's lounge area has a bar and couches. And also is the entry way to the courtyard area with its outdoor glass encased fireplace, stools the dj booth and white tiled floor. This with the little palm plants swaying the breeze made everyone feel like they were far away from Philly. Also at the event after the speakers was the fashion show featuring clothes from some of Philly's hottest local boutiques Knit Wit, South Moon Under, Echo Chic and more! I modeled for Knit Wit. All of the clothes from the different stores were hot my favorite pieces were a gorgeous silver metallic cropped leather jacket, a satiny turquoise strapless jumper with parachute legs (the model pulled it off) and this feisty black and white number a Marc Jacobs couture bubble dress with pockets and unique straps that you could wear on or off the shoulder. Behind the runway stage setup was another outdoor lounge area with brown and green seating and matching little tables with it's own bar. It was definitely a night to remember complete with a red carpet. Once you went outside again you see the airport and think I was in Philly?
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