STARWOOD Hotels & Resorts Worldwide reopened the iconic Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers on April 9, following an extensive $50 million renovation. The landmark hotel was the first Starwood hotel in the UAE when it opened its doors in 1978.
Following the refurbishment, which includes all guestrooms, facilities, public spaces and the hotel’s Italian restaurant, Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo, as well as its Indian restaurant Ashiana by Vineet – Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers will continue to be a choice gathering place for global travellers and the local community.“The renovation of Sheraton Dubai Creek reinforces the hotel’s position as an iconic landmark in Dubai,” said Guido de Wilde, senior vice-president, regional director for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Middle East. “Sheraton Dubai Creek reflects the heritage of this great city, with more than 35 years of service to the local community as well as global travellers,” said Stephan Vanden Auweele, general manager, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers. “The renovation of this landmark hotel allows us to meet the increased demand for high-calibre accommodation with distinctive guest experiences, providing global travellers and the local community with an inviting gathering place for all occasions.”Located on the Creek’s edge with uninterrupted water and city views, the hotel’s new design offers a stylish relaxing escape from the bustling city for business and leisure travellers. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers comprises 268 guestrooms and suites, providing guests with the perfect respite to immerse themselves in the charms of old Dubai. The fully refurbished rooms feature a contemporary design with a warm palette and are equipped with the signature all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. The top floors of the hotel offer guests Sheraton Club rooms and suites, with exclusive access to the Sheraton Club Lounge for private check-in and check-out, complimentary continental breakfast, evening drinks and snacks, free wireless internet access, as well as refreshments throughout the day. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers offers an array of dining experiences in a prime location along the creek. Heralded as one of the best Italian restaurants in Dubai, Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo offers a creative gastronomic menu created by Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo. The award-winning Ashiana by Vineet is a pioneer of traditional Indian cuisine in Dubai. Diners can enjoy the theatre of cooking at the live-action Creekside Japanese Restaurant, seeing chefs in action at the Teppanyaki grill, wok or seafood stations.Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers continues to offer extensive meeting and function rooms, with the elegant Dubai Ballroom accommodating up to 500 guests, and four breakout rooms located in the Executive Conference Centre. The hotel’s meeting and event spaces are perfect for major events such as business conferences and weddings. The hotel lobby features the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft – a signature social technology hub where guests can enjoy complimentary wi-fi and stay connected. The hotel’s 24-hour fitness facilities feature the brand’s revolutionary health and fitness programme Sheraton Fitness by Core Performance, designed exclusively for Sheraton guests through its partner Core Performance. Guests can enjoy one of the many dhow cruises available from the hotel’s doorstep. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers is close to the Dubai International Airport and the city’s premier shopping destinations, as well as popular attractions such as the famous Gold and Spice Souks, the historic merchant market of Al Bastakiya and Dubai Museum. The UAE is Starwood’s largest market in the Middle East where at present the company has 23 hotels, with 14 hotels in Dubai, representing the largest concentration of Starwood hotels anywhere in the world after New York.