STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the opening of the new Sheraton Zurich Hotel, marking the brand’s second hotel in the financial capital of Switzerland, since being introduced into the country more than 40 years ago. Owned by ZUFA Immobilien and opening under an agreement between Starwood and Arabella Hospitality SE, Sheraton Zurich fuels the global growth of the Sheraton brand as it remains on track to celebrate the opening of its 500th hotel by 2016.
A new gathering place for business and leisure travellers, as well as the local community, Sheraton Zurich offers a vibrant, open atmosphere in the heart of the dynamic Zurich West District, which is set to become the busiest business and entertainment district in the city.
Sheraton Zurich comprises 197 elegant guest rooms, including 32 suites. The hotel’s spacious lobby lounge affords complimentary wireless internet access with the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft – a signature social, technology hub situated in the lobby where guests can stay connected to what matters most during their stay.
Situated on the tenth floor, the Sheraton Club Lounge serves breakfast, refreshments and light snacks all day, evening drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Guests staying in the Sheraton Club rooms will enjoy complimentary wireless internet access in the room as well as in the Club Lounge.
Sheraton Zurich offers more than 600 square metres of modern meeting and event space, including eight multifunctional meeting and event rooms and a pre-function area. The hotel’s fitness facilities feature health and fitness programme Sheraton Fitness by Core Performance, designed exclusively for Sheraton guests.
Route twenty-six is a Swiss grill restaurant that offers traditional fare from the 26 Swiss Cantons. An ideal gathering place to work and meet friends, the hotel’s Italian café and bar, Nuovo, offers take-away and dine-in meals throughout the day, as well as after-work drinks.
Starwood currently operates six hotels in Switzerland under four of its distinct lifestyle brands. This includes the recently opened W Verbier – the first ski retreat from global design powerhouse, W Hotels, as well as Sheraton Zurich, Sheraton Neues Schloss and Four Points by Sheraton Sihlcity in Zurich. Starwood also operates Sheraton Davos Hotel.