The Aloft Coral Gables in Florida, set to open in 2016, will offer 136 guestrooms in the Coral Gates mixed-use development. The property is the eighth of the Aloft brand in the state. "Aloft continues its explosive growth, amid rising demand for the brand's innovation and style, in Florida and worldwide," says Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood.According to Allison Reid, Senior Vice President of North America Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, "Aloft Coral Gables will offer an entirely fresh perspective on lodging with its urban design, unique lifestyle programming and social atmosphere."The location is expected to benefit from close proximity to Miami International Airport, the and neighboring offices of numerous Fortune 500 businesses. It is also near major tourist attractions such as the Port of Miami, Vizcaya, Coconut Grove, and South Beach. Amenities within the hotel will include a W XYZ bar with live acoustic music, an outdoor Splash pool, 24-hour RE:charge gym, and 600 square feet of flexible meeting space.