Sheraton Hotel Fort Worth
Artist's rendering of the new Trinity Suite
Officials with the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown announced on Wednesday the start of a $45 million renovation of the property, piggybacking on a surge of recent momentum for the southeast part of downtown.
Construction is scheduled to be completed by late 2023. The high-profile project affects every area of the property at 1701 Commerce Street. Construction is taking place in phases, allowing the twin-tower hotel and its conference space to remain open during the renovations, which will include a redesigned entryway, additional suites, several new work-space studios, and a signature restaurant-bar named West+Stone.
Completely redesigned guest rooms, including platform beds, adjustable work tables and much larger bathrooms are also part of the transformation, officials say. The hotel’s second-floor conference space, which includes a ballroom, is also part of the redesign.
“We are, in essence, building a brand-new hotel,” said General Manager Damien O’Connor in a statement. “Our goal is to provide a first-rate experience for guests to meet, work, and relax.”
The Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown is across the street from the soon-to-be expanded Fort Worth Convention Center, the Water Gardens, and the planned Aggieland North, which will consist of a new Texas A&M University Law School building and additional research facility.
“The Sheraton's upgrades are timely responses to both shifting travel trends and the significant redevelopment activity happening around the hotel," said Andy Taft, President of Fort Worth Downtown, Inc. “These improvements all combine to strengthen the hotel's appeal to business, convention, leisure and education travelers.”
Sheraton Hotel Fort Worth
Artist's rendering of the new West+Stone restaurant and bar.
The hotel opened in 1974 as a Hilton Inn. It has undergone a couple of modest renovations during the past few decades. The current undertaking is similar to Sheraton’s recently completed renovated hotels in Denver and Phoenix, which have received rave reviews from guests and travel experts.
Large floor-to-ceiling windows and removing walls in the lobby will create a more open feeling and encourage get-togethers for sharing ideas and stories over mealsfeaturing premium ingredients and cocktails customizable by the guest.
The almost 30,000-square-foot conference space located on the second floor — including a large ballroom — is also part of the transformation, and includes new carpet, lighting, furniture, and the latest audiovisual technology to allow for presentations and video playback. The spaces are adaptable to meet the needs of small, large, and multi-room events.
The newly modernized 403 rooms will feature platform beds, 55-inch televisions, adjustable work tables, numerous charging outlets and power sources, and much-larger bathrooms.
The Sheraton Fort Worth will have 37 suites — compared to 25 today — including three suites with more than 1,000 square feet. The expansive top-floor Trinity Suite will feature a large parlor and two bedrooms with king-sized beds.
“We are very excited about the significant renovation project underway at the Sheraton Fort Worth and the investment in the future of the hotel and our community,” said Robert Jameson, president and CEO of Visit Fort Worth.
Added O’Connor: “We’re excited to share what is possible when you embrace challenges and listen to guests. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to showcase the results.”