RIO DE JANEIRO—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s Sheraton brand has opened its second hotel in Rio de Janeiro, in the Barra da Tijuca area. The hotel will operate under a management agreement with Condominio do Edificio Sheraton Barra.
As part of the hotel’s integration into the Sheraton portfolio, the property will undergo a multi-million dollar transformation. The initial phase, scheduled for completion in the next two years, comprises the renovation of all guestrooms and suites, as well as the lobby and pool, to reflect the brand’s newest design standards. It also includes structural improvements. The final phase will include all public areas, including the restaurant and Sheraton Fitness. It is slated for completion by 2018.
The beachfront Sheraton Barra Rio de Janeiro Hotel is located in the heart of Barra da Tijuca. The location offers access to the Barra Shopping Mall, with more than 700 stores and restaurants, and Riocentro, the largest convention center in South America with more than 80,000 sq. m. of convention space.
The hotel features 292 guestrooms, all with ocean views, and Sheraton signature amenities and services. In the open-concept hotel lobby is the Link@Sheraton where guests can stay connected with complimentary wireless and broadband Internet. Terral, an all-day dining restaurant, offers international cuisine and a deck with spectacular ocean views. In addition, it has 1,000 sq. m. of meeting and event space. It also offers an outdoor swimming pool.
With this opening, the company now operates 97 hotels in 18 countries, with plans to reach 150 hotels by 2020.