Phoenix Ballroom: 29,000 square feet

Valley of the Sun Ballroom: 15,000 square feet

CONVENTION CENTER SPECS

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-

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Todd R. Ryan, Director of Sales &

Marketing; phone: (602) 817-5340; fax: (602) 817-5325; website:www .sheraton

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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.

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