Sheraton Denver Downtown Unveils $70 Million Renovation

Published on: November 19, 2009

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced the culmination of a $70 million renovation to the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Colorado’s largest hotel. Sheraton Denver’s extensive renovation is part of a $6 billion brand-wide global revitalization effort, which includes upgrading 100 hotels in the U.S., renovating 50,000 guest rooms and re-designing more than 100 new lobbies. To mark the celebration, Starwood CEO Frits van Paasschen will present a $5,000 contribution to Mayor John Hickenlooper to benefit Denver’s Road Home, whose mission is to end homelessness in the city.

Located on the 16th Street Mall, just blocks from the recently expanded Colorado Convention Center, the Sheraton Denver boasts 1,231 guestrooms and suites and 133,000 square feet of meeting space, making it not only the state’s largest hotel, but also one of the largest Sheraton properties in the U.S. The hotel is part of a $500 million investment by the Sheraton brand to existing “big box” convention center properties and more than $1.5 billion in renovations in North America. A key component of Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel’s renovation is a lobby redesign featuring the brand’s signature hotel offering: “Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft,” a unique lobby lounge that enables guests to stay connected using Windows-based computers that feature Microsoft Office; Bing, Microsoft’s new decision engine; Bing Maps; Internet access; and Microsoft LifeCam webcams for emailing video postcards.

The “Link@Sheraton” enables travelers to stay connected with instant access to information and technology for work, leisure and social networking. Adding to the social aspect of the new lobby design is a communal table at the room’s center that allows several groups of guests to work independently of one another within the same space, while game tables and oversized chairs encourage playful interaction or rest and relaxation. Guests are surrounded by a distinct ambiance created through new sensory elements, including a clean “open air” scent, music, lighting and botanical designs.

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel’s distinctive new guest room experience reflects guests’ preferences for a flexible design. Each room features a 37-inch LCD flat-panel television, oversized work desks and comfortable seating. The guest rooms also offer the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bedding, which features a redesigned ensemble of all-white, 300 thread-count pillowcases and sheets, and a new duvet. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel is also introducing a new health and fitness program, “Sheraton Fitness, Programmed by Core Performance.” The hotel’s dining options include 15/Fifty, a vibrant three-meal restaurant offering contemporary America cuisine in comfortable surroundings; Katie Mullen’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, the largest Irish dining experience in Colorado; and the new 16MIX Cocktail Lounge located on the 16th Street pedestrian mall. For more information, visit www.starwoodhotels.com.