CONAKRY, Guinea, West Africa
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the debut of Sheraton Grand in Africa with opening of Sheraton Grand Conakry. The newly built hotel marks Marriott’s entry into Guinea, West Africa, and joins a portfolio of more than 35 Sheraton Grand properties worldwide.
"Sheraton has a strong heritage in Africa that dates back to 1971," said Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott. “Sheraton Grand Conakry not only marks our entry into a new country, but will also … serve as a great example of our transformation efforts."
Sheraton Grand Conakry is situated in Conakry's up-and-coming Kipe district. Its 269 guest rooms offer ocean views and feature the Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience. Contemporary design and local touches aim to create a distinct and vibrant aesthetic. Forty-nine Sheraton Club rooms and suites are also available. Leisure facilities include a 24-hour fitness center, an infinity pool and the Shine Spa.
The hotel's distinctive dining venues aim to provide an eclectic culinary voyage. The all-day dining restaurant, Feast, features Mediterranean flavors, Asian influences as well as modern interpretations of traditional Guinean cuisine. Guests can also indulge in homemade French pastries, freshly brewed coffee and juices at La Parisienne coffee shop and bakery. Overlooking the sea, Hot & Blue offers relaxed tapas and cocktails by the poolside. Sheraton's inventive lobby bar menu concept, Paired, combines artisanal small plates with unexpected pairings served alongside suggested premium wines at the O2 Lounge.
The Sheraton Grand Conakry features nearly 14,000 square feet of meeting space that includes a Grand Ballroom with high-speed Wi-Fi, 15 state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a business center.
