The Bite Magazine Issue 17

A dding to its premier tier of hotels recognised for their enticing desti- nations, distinguished designs and excellence in service and guest experiences, Sheraton Hotel & Resorts has now designated Sheraton Krakow Hotel as Sheraton Grand Krakow. The newly named hotel is the first Sheraton Grand prop- erty in Poland, ideally located on the bank of Vistula River and a foot away from the famous Wawel Castle. At present, the hotel is undergo- ing major restoration that is set to be completed at the beginning of 2017. Sheraton Grand is one of the many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive plan designed to solidify Sheraton as a leading global hotel brand of choice, everywhere.“We are thrilled to build on the brand’s proud heritage in East and Central Europe by launching our first Sheraton Grand in Poland,” said MichaelWale, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts for Europe, Africa and Middle East. “The Sheraton Grand Krakow highlights our commitment to the Polish market where we already have six successful hotels and plan to further grow our portfolio.” With spectacular views over the Vistula River and Wawel Castle, Sheraton Grand Krakow offers 232 rooms and suites fully renovated. All premium rooms have been beautifully restored featuring residential design flexible for work and play. London-based interior designer Alex Kravetz has created elegant spaces with the use of high quality materials and custom designed furniture.Various textures and furnishings were composed to create a sophisticated layered detailing in all elements of the design. Guests will experience a sense of heritage expressed through patterns and uniquely commissioned art pieces by a local artist. Lighting was also key to the design creating several atmosphere setting possibilities including making the room brighter or moodier depending on the time of day. Sher- aton Grand Krakow will also feature refreshed meeting facilities ideal for social gatherings and galas, and offers four restaurants and bars includ- ing the famous Roof Top Terrace Bar & Lounge. “The entire management team and hotel asso- ciates have been gearing up for this special designation which is a great recognition of the memorable service experiences that we provide to our guests.We are all very proud to become a true flagship property for the brand in East and Central Europe.The renovated rooms look amazing and we are happy to further elevate the guest experience in our hotel,” said Angela Saliba, general manager of Sheraton Grand Krakow.The Sheraton Grand initiative was first launched in August 2015 and celebrates the brand’s best- in-class hotels, each hand-selected based on a specific list of criteria ranging from sophisti- cated designs and sought-after destinations to unrivalled standards of service and impressive hotel amenities. The hotel brand plans to have 100 newly-designated Sheraton Grand hotels by early 2017 and more than 150 new Sheraton hotels worldwide by 2020. www.sheratongrandkrakow.com Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Designates Sheraton Krakow Hotel as the First ‘Sheraton Grand’ in Poland Images courtesy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts bite travel