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Sheraton Guests Will Get To Play with Windows 7 Before the Rest of Us
We've told you all about Sheraton Hotels Link@Sheraton offerings in their hotel lobbies, where guests can surf the web, check their email, engage in webchats and Facebook/Twitter their latest inane thoughts, all for free. These things don't sound super innovative, especially since so many of us can do that from our iPhones, Blackberries and Sidekicks but there is a special perk coming soon for Sheraton guests at Link@Sheraton.
It was announced today that Windows 7, Microsoft's new operating system, will be showcased on HP's next-generation, touch-enabled PCs at select Sheraton properties before Windows 7's official launch.
Sheraton has deployed Windows 7 in its “Link@SheratonSM experienced with Microsoft®,” a unique lobby lounge that enables guests to stay connected using Windows-based computers that feature Microsoft Office, Bing, Microsoft’s new decision engine, Bing Maps, Internet access and Microsoft LifeCam webcams for emailing video postcards. Windows 7 will be available at more than 50 hotels in North America before its official public launch, including Sheraton New York, Sheraton Seattle, Sheraton Boston, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Sheraton Toronto, Sheraton Vancouver and the Sheraton Phoenix.
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Sheraton's Hoyt Harper Wants You to Check Out The New Sheraton
In a rare second helping of Pitch Your Hotel this week, we introduce Hoyt Harper, Senior VP of brand management for Sheraton Hotels, who met with us at the Sheraton New York to fill us in on the new changes happening with his hotels.
The brand has poured $4 billion into their North American hotels in an attempt to transform Sheraton's image from that of a dowdy, outdated hotel collection (with so-so guest satisfaction reviews) into a vibrant, modern, "social traveler hotel"--a place where folks on business or leisure can get comfortable in the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds and stay connected using the Link@Sheraton, a sort of internet cafe in the lobby.
But while some brands have been changing up their logos (i.e. Holiday Inn, Renaissance by Marriott), Harper told us that the Sheraton logo will remain the same. The logo is iconic and recognized worldwide thus "We're keeping it," he said.
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Sheraton's Rebranding Begins Now...
Sheraton Hotels are ready to party. They have just completed a massive $6 billion renovation of their 86 North American properties which means Sheraton now has 50,000 new or newly renovated guestrooms complete with brand new Sheraton Sweet Sleeper all-white, high-thread count beds. And as we told you yesterday, Sheraton is offering you a chance to spend a night in one of these freshened up hotels for free.
The contest kicks off on October 6th, but we were fortunate enough to get an up close and personal look at the Sheraton Boston Hotel which recently finished a $50 million renovation. This is a shot of one of the executive suites at the hotel.
So let's play a little game here--can you spot the newness?
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Sheraton To Give Away Free Nights in Their Newly Renovated Hotels
Looks like kiddies aren't the only ones rocking their new back to school fashion this month---hotels have been unveiling new looks left and right too. Hilton made a splash earlier this week with their new logo and before that, Westin and Renaissance unveiled new websites and new logos, respectively. So, who's the newest hotel to join the rebranding rodeo? Sheraton Hotels.
The long-suffering, outdated brand of Starwood Hotels has completed a staggering $4 billion worth of renovations on 86 of its North American properties and it wants you to give the new digs a whirl by holding a "Check-In On Us" giveaway.
The contest officially kicks off on October 6 and runs through October 9th. Over two thousand winners from the online entries will be selected to win a free night at a Sheraton in one of the new hotels. The process is based on a first-come, first-serve basis so don't forget to enter on the first day. If you miss out, Sheraton will still offer folks a discount coupon they can use at a Sheraton.
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The Park Sheraton Hotel in 1953: In-Room TVs at No Extra Charge
We devote more than enough ink to Manhattan Hotels, but what about the days when hotels first started tuning their cool? Thanks to an old tourist brochure from 1953, we're exploring back in the day versus today, for NYC hotels.
Back in the day:
Oh my gosh! The dandy Park Sheraton Hotel at 202 West 56th Street now has television in every room, and it won't even cost a slid tip to the bellhop. There's 1,450 rooms in this baby opened in 1927, but still a chance that you might bump into famous faces like residents Jackie Gleason, Mae West, and Eleanor Roosevelt. Be sure to order a Manhattan in the famous Mermaid Room, and enjoy washing up with "running ice water."
The Park Sheraton today...
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Sheraton Delfina Sends Us To The Circus
So we didn't like it when the Sheraton Delfina wanted to charge us for using their iPod and we didn't much like the view, but it's amazing how fast we can forget these indiscretions now that they've put together a package with our favorite lil' circus of all, the Cirque du Soleil.
With Cirque's incredible Kooza show soon to start running in a big top on Santa Monica Pier, the Sheraton Delfina has put together a combo package so we can enjoy the circus and have a decent place to sleep nearby. Despite the corny name - Kooza for Twooza - the deal seems good: you can get overnight accommodation for two, tickets for two to Cirque du Soleil, a bottle of wine and free transportation to and from the show.
Packages start from $359 plus tax which isn't too bad for a room and tickets, but you have to buy them at least a week ahead of time. The deal is good for nearly all of Cirque du Soleil's season from August 16 to December 20 but there's a blackout on November 3 to 11 – and the performers get Monday off so make sure you time your stay right or you'll have to entertain yourselves with your own circus antics.
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Sheraton Waikiki Has a Killer Location, But That's About It
Every so often we feature a hotel review from one of our readers that we feel should be shared with the rest of you dear hotel guests. These reviews are highlighted because they are timely, about cool hotels in cool places and are relatively level-headed. Think you can submit one just like this? Send it in.
Reader M. hit up the newly-renovated Sheraton Waikiki twice recently. Here's his take.
The Sheraton Waikiki occupies one of the finest stretches of beach in the heart of Waikiki. Adjacent (and sharing the same superb beachfront location) as its much more refined and upscale neighbor, The Royal Hawaiian, The Sheraton is the largest and most popular of the handful of properties that make up a formidable presence in the heart of Waikiki.
The Sheraton is over 35 years old and a complete top to bottom renovation is about 90% finished, with all standard guest rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants and the outdoor pool areas now completed. Still to go: the lobby and elevator areas (which was a disaster on our last visit on May 14) and the suites, which are scheduled for renovation over the next 6 months.
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Found at the Newly-Renovated Sheraton Waikiki: Nemo
Sheraton Waikiki underwent a major, major renovation over the last few years — in fact, the place was several floors of renovation hell for a while (and a few floors of totally untouched 70's-esque decor) — and many of the rooms resurfaced from a dramatic transformation, ditching the dated decor for a bit more of a modern, less kitschy feel.
But we can't help but giggle at the bed runner. In case you forgot you were in Hawaii: fish. Big, bright fish. Like Nemo, kinda!
We'll have a full reader review later this week — for now, thanks to Reader M. for sending this along to us; and we have to disagree (for now) that these "are among the most boring, poorly designed rooms" ever — look at the fish. Come on.
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Sheraton Chicago is So Over Hidden Fees
It's no secret that hotel guests hate being nickel and dimed for everything during their stay so it's refreshing to see that the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers has begun to offer a No Hidden Fees package.
Starting at just $119 per night, travelers will receive high-speed Internet access, unlimited domestic calls, valet parking and access to the state-of-the-art fitness center. Offer is valid for travel now through September 7, 2009 and must be booked by June 30. These inclusions, when priced separately, save guests a minimum of $75 per day!
This deal is actually offered in partnership with AAA and you must be a AAA member to take advantage of the perks. The rate of $119 a night is available from September 3-8. But most dates this summer start at $159 and up.
Book online here or reference AUTOHOT when booking over the phone at 1-800-233-4100.
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The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Gets a Tech-Savvy Upgrade
In keeping up with our ongoing series about Hotel Renovations, we've got word on the recent changes to the The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel. The $20 million renovations were spent on redesigning the 295 guestrooms and suites and public spaces. The rooms were taken out of the mid-1990s and refreshed with a new millenium look with white sheets on the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds (no patchwork comforters here), 37-inch LCD TVs, and roomy work spaces with ergonomical desk chairs.
In fact, while we're on the topic of business travel hotels this place is the ideal hotel for a biz traveler in Albuquerque.
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Sheraton Hotels Will Still Get Promised $4 Billion New Look
Sheraton will finally enter the future.
Hurrah! Starwood Hotels is still going ahead with its $4 billion plan to remake the seriously suffering Sheraton Hotels brand. Yes, $4 billion in this economy even while room revenue slumps and Starwood cuts money in other areas.
Actually the brand makeover began in 2007 and is now nearly 70 percent complete. The remaining 30 percent of Project Sheraton Makeover will be spent on new hotels, renovations of old hotels and other "improvements." Reports the WSJ:
Many of the improvements are focused on its North American locations, where customer satisfaction was inconsistent. But the company reports improvement recently. More than half of the Sheratons in North America have been upgraded and another 30 are scheduled for this year. Two dozen hotels that didn't meet the chain's standards have left the brand..
Our only request? Steer clear of fugly carpeting.
[Photo: Stephen Gates]
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Sheraton Hotels' Contest Rewards 'Asia's Top Workaholics'
While Australians are combing the globe for who best can fetch the mail out on a lonely Great Barrier Reef island, Sheraton Hotels has already awarded two women for doing way more than fetching the mail, indeed for being the biggest workaholics in the Asia Pacific region.
In a contest similar to the Great Barrier Reef job, avid office drones were encouraged to submit essays describing their lives devoid of vacations and family quality time. The two winners, Rachel Zhang Yi of China and Tee Yan Ven of Malaysia, both garnered a massive percentage of votes by turning their entries into something of mini-blogs, documenting their daily schedules and stresses. Yan Ven especially sounds desperate for some time off, saying: "my work takes up 90% of my time, and while I really enjoy what I do, this competition has given me a reason to reward myself and remind myself of balancing my work and social life."
Although their prizes don't include months off to live in the middle of nowhere, they will at least be treated to a pampering vacation with three other family members or friends at a Sheraton resort of their choice. We're rooting for Fiji or the Maldives!
[Photo: Sheraton Asia]
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