Starwood Signs Sheraton Hotel in Dubrovnik

Starwood has signed an agreement with Hoteli Dubrovacka Rivijera to open a new Sheraton hotel in Dubrovnik, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean.

Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2015, Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel will mark Starwood’s entry into Dubrovnik and the company’s fourth hotel in Croatia.

Dubrovnik is a UNESCO heritage-listed city set on the Adriatic Sea at the southern end of Croatia. Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel will be located along what is commonly referred to as the Dubrovnik Riviera, a 20 kilometre stretch of coastline that runs from the old city of Dubrovnik in the north to Cavtat in the south. The Dubrovnik Riviera is the most popular destination along the entire Croatian Adriatic coast, attracting nearly 800,000 tourists per year.

The 250-room hotel will feature signature Sheraton experiences, including the all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, the Link@Sheraton and the Sheraton Fitness by Core Performance.

For recreation the hotel will offer guests a spa, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, as well as a tennis court.

Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel will also have one of the largest conference facilities along the Croatian Adriatic Coast with approximately 1,000 square metres of meeting space. 

“Sheraton continues to be a first-mover into many new markets around the world, paving the way for future growth and the introduction of our other eight lifestyle brands,” said Bart Carnahan, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “This signing enhances our presence in Croatia as we continue to look for opportunities to expand in this important, rapidly growing market.”

Starwood Hotels & Resorts currently operates three hotels in Croatia: Le Meridien Lav in Split, Sheraton Zagreb Hotel and The Westin Zagreb.