Central Florida's Sheraton Safari Receives Hotel of the Year Award
Hotel Changes name to Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites Lake Buena Vista
ORLANDO, FL, October 7, 2005. Located less than a quarter of a mile from Disney World, Central Florida's 489-room Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites Lake Buena Vista, formerly the Sheraton Safari Hotel, welcomes guests with a unique African safari theme, outstanding amenities and first class service. This has earned the property the MeriStar Hospitality Corporation Hotel of the Year Award. MeriStar Hospitality owns the Sheraton Safari, along with more than 70 other hotels in 22 states and the District of Columbia.
"This is a tremendous honor for our property and our staff," explains Jeff Brinda, general manager. "Despite dealing with hurricanes and completing renovations, we received positive growth in service scores and increased revenues. That is a true testament to the great team we have here."
Not wanting to rest on its laurels, the Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites Lake Buena Vista has completed more than $2 million in renovations and is now welcoming visitors with 90 upgraded guest safari suites that include a sleeping room plus a sitting room for extra comfort, along with a kitchenette. The Safari's renovated executive suites offer added comforts including a full kitchen and dining area. In addition, every room features the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bedding. Setting a new standard for hotel beds, the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper is a custom designed plush top mattress set, a cozy fleece blanket, a plump duvet, safari themed of course, and five cushy pillows.
Featuring African native artifacts and a safari d'ecor theme throughout the hotel, the Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites Lake Buena Vista transports guests to the heart of Africa. Visitors will find a variety of accommodation styles including hotel rooms, suites and executive suites with a full menu of amenities such as high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms and wireless service in public areas. Located 1/8 of a mile from the Walt Disney World Resort, this Disney Good Neighbor Hotel offers complimentary scheduled transportation to all of the Disney theme parks, as well as a 79-foot python waterslide, swimming pool, whirlpool, children's pool, exercise room and game room.
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