Sheraton Arlington Hotel, Arlington, TX

Arlington, Texas is close to Dallas/ Fort Worth. Travelers to Arlington tend to use the international airport, although there is an airport closer to Arlington. For travelers to the city there are a number of hotels one might want to stay at. One option is the Sheraton Arlington Hotel. Sheraton is one of the more well known hotel chains in North America.

The Sheraton Hotel Chain was started in 1937 by Ernest Henderson and Robert Moore. They acquired the Stonehaven Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts, and have grown since then. The Sheraton name is recognizable as a great brand. The Sheraton Arlington Hotel is like many of their other hotels in amenities, services, and luxury. The exterior design of the hotel is very contemporary with white and glass. It is a staggered hotel, meaning the foundation is larger than the tower that rises above.

The hotel is located close enough to many downtown attractions such as the Ameriquest Ballpark, Six Flags, and Hurricane Harbor. The facilities are completely smoke free, even in the rooms. The rooms vary in size from traditional king, club king, and the traditional double beds. All rooms will have air conditioning, hair dryer, wakeup call options, clock radio, desk, rollaway beds to obtain, complimentary newspaper, wireless internet, cable, coffee maker, toiletries, voice mail, and a crib if needed. The suites have a few additional amenities such as two phones, starbucks coffee, and access to the club lounge for a continental breakfast, and appetizers and alcohol for the evening. Like the rest of the hotel decor guests can expect the rooms to be decorated in soft colors, with wood furniture.

Amenities outside the hotel rooms include 24 hour security, in room safes, in house dining, pets are allowed, meeting rooms, fitness facility, in house bar, data ports, business center, and car rental. The Sheraton Hotel in Arlington has an outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and trees for cover. The hotel also has a lovely area with a waterfall to add to the landscape. By the pool is a Jacuzzi, which requires children to have parental supervision.

Dining choices are varied from coffee and sandwiches at the Marketplace to full meals at The Cactus Pear. The Cactus Pear has American Cuisine and a casual dress code. Seating is indoors only. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday 6:30am to 2pm, 5om to 10pm. On Sunday they are open 6:30am to 2pm. The Agave Lounge is south western cuisine. The atmosphere is more upscale requiring at least business casual. They are open Monday through Friday 4pm to 1am, and Saturday to Sunday 12pm to 1am. Seating is indoors here also. Lastly is the Market Place, which is mostly for snack items. They are open daily from 6am to 8pm. The dress code is casual with indoor seating. There are a few places with outdoor seating at the hotel where visitors can be served a meal or go to eat. The Sheraton Arlington Hotel is also near many popular local restaurants.