THE1,377-ROOMSHERATONCENTRETORONTOHOTELHAS been a top choiceamong meeting planners for the past three decades. But this meeting property continues to reinvent itself, demonstrating that even an old favorite can continue to sur- prise and delight in new ways. The comprehensive design of the spacious lobby, public
areas, meeting space, and the Sheraton Club Lounge on the 43rd floor offer hallmarks of style, design, and technology, while bringing to life the hotel’s public spaces for guestcom- fort and social interactions. The Sheraton Club Lounge, offering panoramic views of
Toronto, is an appealing lounge and dining area, as well as an efficient work andmedia zone. It’s the perfect communal spot for networking with colleagues or making new travel friends. Delicious buffet breakfasts and evening hors d’oeuvres complement the Club Level guest experience. The stylishbar serves cocktails and a wide variety of beer and premium wines. Complimentary high-speed Internet andWi- Fi access, printer and fax-machine use, as well as magazines and daily newspapers round out the Club offerings. Guests arriving at the Sheraton
CentreToronto willimmediately notice how this property fosters a sense of community. The warm, inviting lobby design was inspired by the great pub- lic parks of the world. A significant component and heart of the lobby re- design is the Link@Sheraton experi- enced with Microsoft, a unique envi- ronment that meets the needs of Sheraton’s core guests, allowing them
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towork, relax, and connect to family, friends, and colleagues. Alargecommunal table in the center of the lobby gives sev-
eral groups of guests the opportunity toworkin tandemor inde- pendently. Game tables and oversized chairs with inset book- cases encourage playful interaction, rest, or relaxation. Guests also are surrounded by a distinct ambience created throughnew sensory elements, including Sheraton Hotels’ signature scent, “Open Skies,” and a customized music soundtrack. Wicker rocking chairs and gliders with built-inMP3dock-
ing stations and pillowspeakers are gracefully lined to face the Sheraton Centre’s environmentally friendly outdoor waterfall. And meeting attendees need not go far to find refreshments: Light meals, snacks, and beverages are the order of the day at the Link Café, adjacent to the Link@Sheraton. Guests of the Sheraton Centre can stay fit through an
exclusive partnership withCore Performance.This partnership offers guests a 360-degree training and nutrition program that incorporates the organization’s four fundamentals of optimal performance: mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery. Guests experience thenewprogram through multiple
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS Superb location in the heart of Toronto, with great shopping, attractions, and dining just steps away.
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre lies a short walk away in the downtown core.
Member of the Starwood Convention Collection of hotels, comprising Star- wood Hotels and Resorts’ 26 biggest and best convention and large-meeting properties. Starwood Convention Collection hotels provide outstanding convention and meeting experiences through unique incentives, peerless facilities, and the unmistakable reliability of Starwood Meeting Services.