Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has signed an agreement with BCD Co. to manage a new-build Sheraton hotel in Erbil, Iraq.
Scheduled to open in 2015, the Sheraton Erbil Hotel will mark the re-entry of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Stamford, Connecticut, in Iraq after 20 years. The hotel will comprise 221 guestrooms and 39 suites in addition to signature Sheraton amenities including the all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, a Sheraton Club Lounge and Sheraton Fitness programmed by Core Performance as well as a signature spa, including an indoor and outdoor pool. The hotel’s business facilities will feature a 7,750-sq-ft (720-sq-m) ballroom, a conference center, four meeting rooms and a business center with six private offices.
Located in the new part of the city, approximately 10 minutes from Erbil International Airport, the Sheraton Erbil Hotel will be situated along the new ring road, offering guests easy access to the city and attractions such as the historic Citadel, Sami Abdul Rahman Park and downtown Erbil.
“We are excited to work with Starwood and the Sheraton brand on our first hotel development in Erbil,” said Saad Aldoski, partner, BCD Co. “We believe that our partnership with a globally recognized hotel operator such as Starwood will set new hospitality milestones in Iraq and that Sheraton’s strong reputation will assist in further supporting Erbil as the country’s commercial hub.”