2 hotels slated for Lexington

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. said today it plans to open two lifestyle brand hotels in Lexington next spring.

One hotel will be under the Aloft brand, which "offers a total sensory experience with guest lofts featuring loft-like nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows to create a bright, airy environment," the company said; each guest loft will also be "a combination high-tech office and entertainment center."

The second planned hotel is Element Lexington, which the company describes as "a new extended stay experience that combines smart design, nature-inspired, and eco-friendly touches."

Starwood Hotels is based in White Plains, N.Y.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)