Total meeting and exhibit space: Nearly 900,000 square feet
Total column-free exhibit space: 312,500 square feet
Ballrooms: 3 (46,000, 45,000, and 28,000 square feet)
COME ON, GET TOGETHER: The design of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel (at left and above) exemplifies the brand’s more modern, contemporary look. The layout of the hotel — downtown Phoenix’s first new hotel property in 35 years — also is meant to encourage social interaction.
social interaction, enabling guests to connect with the people whoare most important to them. Expansive facilities are a hall- mark of the property, which comfortably accommodates groups inmore than 80,000square feet of state-of-the-art func- tion space. Features include an impressive 29,000-square- foot ballroom, a 15,000-square-foot junior ballroom, 17 meetingrooms, twoboardrooms, and three beautiful outdoor spaces. Natural stone, water features, warm wood, open spaces, and original artwork by local artists lend a contempo- rary touch,while cutting-edge audiovisual technology,Execu- tive MeetingSpecialists, and an expert cateringstaff render it the most sought-after event destination in the Southwest. But theSheratonPhoenixDowntownHotel delivers farmore
than top-notch meeting and convention facilities. Each of the property’s 1,000 guest rooms provides the ultimate in pamper- ing with luxurious Sweet Sleeper beds, high-speed Internet access, large workspaces, thoughtful décor, and revitalizing amenities.A3,500-square-foot fitness center offers a fullcom- plement of state-of-the-art equipment and programming, aswell as an expansive 4,500-square-foot outdoor pool with sun- deck.Onthe dining front, the award-winning, 11,500-square-
foot DistrictAmerican Kitchen andWine Bar can accommodateup to 340 people in various sections of the restaurant, includingtwo semi-private diningroomsandone private din- ing room. The restaurant features favorite comfort foods with contemporary twists while showcasingartisan products and sustainably farmed local produce. In the lobby area, guests canrelax with a cup of coffee or a drink in the Link@Sheraton, where they will have access to freeWi-Fi and computers to stay connected with family andworkwhile on the road. Delegates also need not go far to find
additional diversions andamenities. The city’s best dining, entertainment, and sports venues — among them US Airways Center, Chase Field, the Phoenix Museumof Art, Arizona Science Center, and Heard Museum — lie steps away from the property. Outstanding shopping, dining, and nightlife can be found
in themany nearby boutiques, cafés, and galleries that distinguish Phoenix’s revitalized downtown.