Starwood Hotels and Resorts has introduced Sheraton Grand – a premium brand for its top properties worldwide.
The new tier will be added to around 50 Sheraton hotels by the end of 2017, with plans for 100 by early 2017.
Sheraton said the brand recognises “exceptional” hotels and resorts for their “enticing destinations, distinguished designs and excellence in service”.
The first ten properties to join the brand are:
- Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel - Brigade Gateway
- Sheraton Grand Beijing Dongcheng Hotel
- Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai
- Sheraton Grand Edinburgh Hotel
- Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
- Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort
- Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
- Sheraton Grande Taipei Hotel
- Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
- Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts' global brand leader Dave Marr said: "We expect many of our Sheraton hotels to achieve the Sheraton Grand designation, and we will work with our owners to open new Sheraton Grand hotels or renovate existing properties to ensure a consistent and exceptional experience in our new premier tier."
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