Sheraton Centre Toronto is unveiled
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of an extensive $120m renovation of the flagship property, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Toronto.
The two-year refurbishment project includes a full overhaul of all 1,372 guestrooms and suites, as well as the completion of function space expansion and meeting room restorations.
The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel resides in the heart of the entertainment and business districts and just a short walk away from Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall and all major city transportation options.
“Toronto has blossomed into becoming one of the top destinations for both leisure and business travellers alike, and an important market for the Sheraton brand to be represented in,” says Bob Jacobs, Vice President of Brand Management, Sheraton North America: “This renovation underscores our focus on continuously enhancing our portfolio, as well as evolving the guest experience to deliver an effortless travel experience for our guests.”
All guestrooms and suites at Sheraton Centre Toronto feature new carpeting, vinyl, drapery, case goods, desks, chairs and 55” flat screen televisions. Bedside tables come equipped with electrical outlets and each room features bedside docking stations. Fully renovated bathrooms, many of which feature walk-in showers, include low-flow toilets, showerheads and aerated faucets. The 300 Club Level guestrooms also offer new refrigerators with higher efficiencies for guest use and convenience. Custom-designed beds from Simmons offer a plush-top mattress and solid foundation with all white bedding and linens.
The hotel now offers more than 130,000 ft2. of premium meeting and event space with the addition of the Willow and Provincial ballrooms. The Lower Concourse Convention floor, which includes the Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Hall and the Osgoode Ballroom, features a new state of the art Lutron lighting control system, allowing clients the flexibility to control and adjust lighting in the rooms remotely. Meanwhile, intuitive technology, a revamped wireless internet infrastructure and the installation of new access points has resulted in a faster service with greater bandwidth.
The addition of more than 110 structural rigging points throughout the Grand Ballroom allow 1,000lbs per rigging point, giving planners and design companies tremendous flexibility when staging special events. Upgraded acoustic walls, new carpet, vinyl and paint complete the convention floor refurbishment. Additionally, the eight smaller meeting rooms on the fourth floor of the Queen Tower have been renovated with all carpeting, vinyl, fabrics and upholstery in both the meeting space and guest rooms meeting Starwood’s low volatile organic compounds requirement.
“Our fresh new look and comprehensive tech enhancements will enable our guests to experience a more seamless and comfortable stay at our hotel, whether for leisure or as part of a large conference,” says David Connor, Area Managing Director for Starwood Canada and General Manager, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel: “When combined with our associate’s commitment to ensuring memorable guest experiences, we’re confident that Sheraton Centre Toronto will be the hotel brand of choice for modern travellers visiting this vibrant, buzzing city.”
