White Lodging - Aloft Louisville Downtown

White Lodging Services Corporation, established in 1985 by Bruce White, is a privately held American hotel management company headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. It has grown into one of the nation's largest privately held hospitality firms.

The company focuses exclusively on highly curated urban and lifestyle properties. It specializes in developing, owning, and managing a diverse portfolio of hospitality assets.

Portfolio and Locations

White Lodging's portfolio includes:

• More than 50 premium hotels
• A private collection of world-renowned luxury ranches
• 40 locally relevant, award-winning restaurants
• 10 market-leading rooftop bars

Properties are strategically located in destination-driven markets such as:

• Austin
• Chicago
• Denver
• Nashville
• Indianapolis
• Louisville

Aloft Louisville Downtown

A notable property under White Lodging's management is the Aloft Louisville Downtown, opened in November 2015. This hotel is situated on the historic and revitalized Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville.

The Aloft Louisville Downtown features 175 guest rooms equipped with modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators, and ergonomic workstations. Guests can access the Re:charge gym, a 24-hour fitness center, and enjoy the Re:fuel by Aloft gourmet pantry offering grab-and-go options.

The Corner Restaurant & Bar on the ground level features sidewalk seating on Main Street and offers a selection of Louisville's finest bourbons.

Workforce and Awards

White Lodging emphasizes hiring and developing "hospitalitarians" committed to exceptional service and fostering meaningful connections. This dedication has earned the company the Gallup Exceptional Workplace award four times, including in 2024.

It consistently ranks at the top of the J.D. Power Guest Satisfaction Benchmark for third-party management companies.

Community Engagement

The company is deeply committed to community engagement. Since its founding, White Lodging has supported various local organizations and invested in projects promoting sustainable economic and social well-being.

Over the past five years, the White Family and their family foundations have invested or pledged more than $100 million in local communities.

Locations

• Louisville, KY, USA (multiple locations)