Sheraton on the Park unveils the newly refurbished Executive Club Lounge

Sydney, 4 October 2008 – Sheraton on the Park has unveiled the new look Executive Club Lounge, heralding the completion of the lounge’s recent $500,000 refurbishment.

Located on Level 21, the Club Lounge has traditionally provided a private oasis for leisure and business travellers to escape and relax high above Sydney’s Hyde Park. The vision of international designer Joseph Pang, the Club Lounge has been fully refurbished to create a luxurious and inviting environment, whilst still retaining the spectacular views over majestic Hyde Park, Sydney Middle Harbour and St Mary’s Cathedral

The extensive refurbishment provides sleek designer furnishings, comfortable booth seating and a warm colour palette to soothe the senses. The new design meets the business traveller’s need for quiet alcoves to connect with colleagues and provides leisure guests with a comfortable space to relax.  With an extensive library and stunning glass fireplace, the Club Lounge offers a warm and inviting haven for relaxation. For the convenience of Club guests, the Lounge features wireless internet connection, data ports throughout, a private boardroom for up to eight people and the latest PC’s for guest use.

Whether gearing up for the day ahead, or relaxing after a long day, the Club Lounge offers a variety of enticing refreshments, including a substantial breakfast selection, coffee and tea throughout the day, pre dinner drinks with tapas and delicious afternoon tea on weekends. In addition, Club guests receive complimentary pressing of two items per day and use of the private boardroom for one hour per day (subject to availability), featuring a 42 inch plasma screen and enhanced AV capabilities.

According to Sean Hunt, Managing Director Sheraton on the Park and Regional Vice President Starwood Pacific Hotels, “This latest enhancement reinforces Sheraton on the Park’s ongoing commitment to reinvest in the hotel and deliver a superior five star product to our valued guests. In effect, the Club Lounge provides a hotel-within-a-hotel, whereby guests have exclusive access to VIP services including private check-in/out and butler service”.

For further information please contact Catherine Gil, Club Lounge Manager catherine.gil@sheraton.com or phone 61 2 9286 6820.

Visit our website www.sheraton.com/sydney.

Sheraton on the Park: Featuring 557 luxury rooms and suites, Sheraton on the Park is the only five star hotel on Hyde Park and is renowned for being the benchmark of classic hotels in Sydney. The property features complimentary internet access in the Link@Sheraton, a Health Club with stunning rooftop pool and a variety of food and beverage outlets offering guests extensive dining options. The hotel stands in one of the city’s most desirable locations in the heart of Sydney’s business and premium shopping district. The Hotel was awarded ‘Best Luxury Accommodation’ at the 2007 NSW Tourism Awards and Australasia and Australia’s ‘Leading Conference Hotel’ in the World Travel Awards 2008.

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