Renovation Completed on 168-Room Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill, NC – (July 1, 2009) – Renovation is completed on the 168-room Sheraton Chapel Hill on Europa Drive in Chapel Hill. Guests will find newly designed rooms, public space and Friday night terrace entertainment at the property on Europa Drive. There are more services, from new bedding packages and 300-thread count sheets to flat screen televisions, in-room Starbucks coffee, and balconies overlooking beautifully landscaped terrace flowers, trees, and greenery. A highlight of the recent renovation is a courtyard fountain which sits in the middle of the hotel amid six beautifully wooded acres.

A state-of-art exercise facility is new and now located in the lobby; Starwood Hotel’s signature “Linked In” service provides mobile offices, WIFI in the lobby and guest rooms and comfortable oversized tables for impromptu meetings and social networking. To give visitors a feeling of Chapel Hill, local artists and photographers’ work adorn the walls, reminding of the area’s landmarks. Other amenities at this full service hotel include an outdoor pool, top-notch restaurant with patio service and views of Chapel Hill. The hotel’s outdoor pool is as blue as the Carolina sky which is part of the reason that the hotel has always been a draw to family events, from Bar Mitzvahs to birthday parties, weddings and reunions. A shuttle service is complimentary, within 5 miles which assures easy access to downtown, University athletic games and events.

The Sheraton’s clientele has long been a mix of business travelers grateful for easy access to I-40, the interstate that cuts a swath to Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham and for fans, family and visitors to the University of North Carolina events. Sheraton is five minutes from the University of North Carolina (UNC) campus; fifteen minutes to Duke University and thirty minutes to Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh Durham International Airport.

The Sheraton Chapel Hill is also a favorite of NFL coach, Don Shula, who opened Shula’s 347 restaurants in the hotel in 2008. The restaurant is named for the number of NFL wins celebrated by Shula.

Shula’s 347 Grill has everything from gourmet salads to fresh specialty fish, and exclusively serves Premium Black Angus Beef burgers and steaks; the best beef money can buy. At 347 they serve SHULA CUTS, which are second to none, using the same custom cuts and aging process from the legendary Shula’s Steak House.

On Friday nights, Shula’s celebrates “Friday on the Terrace,” with live entertainment, from 6:30-9:30pm, with $5 martinis, $2 beers, music and an appetizer and full menu.

With over 17,000 square feet of completely renovated versatile meeting and banquet space, the Sheraton is the largest Hotel venue in the Chapel Hill area. The state of the art meeting space is a natural draw for corporate functions from 10 to 300 plus attendees. The Hotel’s banquet facilities will make any wedding or special event for up to 500 guests a memorable celebration. For outdoor weddings and parties, the Shula’s Terrace, complete with landscaped beauty and scenic fountain, can accommodate up to 150 people.

Corporate and Leisure Guest Room rates at Sheraton Chapel Hill typically range from $159 per night and up. Please call Hotel directly to inquire about group, corporate accounts, and leisure travel discounts.

To inquire about corporate meetings, tradeshows, weddings, homecoming or banquet services, contact the Sheraton hotel directly at 1-888-896-8235.

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Contact
Wes Collins
Director of Sales & Marketing
Sheraton Chapel Hill
One Europa Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
telephone 919.968.4900 | facsimile 919.942.3557
http://www.sheraton.com/chapelhill


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