Starwood Hotels strengthens lead in India with opening of Sheraton® Hyderabad

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    Last week saw the opening of Sheraton® Hyderabad Hotel, a newly renovated property by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, in one of India’s fastest-growing cultural and industrial hubs.The SAMHI-owned property marks the 44th Starwood hotel in India, the third Starwood hotel in the south-central Indian city of Hyderabad, and the third Sheraton in India.

    Boasting 272 modern and stylishly designed rooms, the property also features a spa for guests to unwind, a pool and the state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness® centre. Feast, the hotel’s signature all-day dining venue, offers an interactive dining experience with live cooking stations and show kitchens.

    In the coming months the hotel will also open Azia, a Pan Asian speciality restaurant, and Chimes, a rooftop bar offering captivating panoramic views. The hotel includes more than 950 square metres of ballroom, boardroom, and meeting room space. All venues are equipped with audio-visual technology and are backed by an outstanding events team.

    “The opening of Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel demonstrates our commitment to continual growth as we further position Sheraton as the global hotel brand of choice, everywhere,” said Dave Marr, Global Brand Leader, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. “With a history as vibrant and spirited as the travellers we welcome, Hyderabad is a key destination for Sheraton as we expand our presence across India.”

    Hyderabad is also home to many historic and tourist sites, such as the ancient mosque Charminar, the Salar Jung museum, the Nizam’s museum, the Falaknuma Palace, and the famous retail corridor encompassing the Pearl Market, Laad Bazaar and Madina Circle. Additional recreational activities include the picturesque Public Gardens, which enclose many major landmarks, and the Birla Planetarium. Ramoji Film City, the largest moviemaking facility in the world, is an hour’s drive from town.

    Daniel Fountain / 20.07.2015

    Editor, Hotel Designs

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