Four Points by Sheraton makes its debut in Tanzania
Founded in 1894, The Arusha Hotel has emerged as a city landmark playing host to many dignitaries and well-known personalities over more than 120 years. The hotel is easily accessible from both Arusha as well as the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Nestled within three acres of lush tropical gardens, it sits in the central business district of the city, within the shadow of Mount Meru forming a gateway to the popular Serengeti Northern Safari Circuit and to Mount Kilimanjaro.
“The entry of the Four Points brand into Tanzania is a significant addition to our rapidly growing footprint in Africa and reflects the strong traction the brand is gaining in the region,” said Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “Tanzania has long been on the global travellers’ bucket list and the Four Points brand with its blend of stylish comfort and genuine service offers an ideal choice at an honest value.”
Designed for the modern traveller
Designed for the modern traveller with an emphasis on approachable design, the 106 room Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel, features spacious and modern rooms including suites.
It also offers an all-day dining, a coffee shop and houses the famed Hatari Bar, named after John Wayne’s safari epic. The bar is believed to have been frequented by the actor during his stay in Arusha while he was shooting for the film. Today, guests can experience the brand’s signature Best Brews programme featuring an array of local beers and watch their favourite sports matches while unwinding with friends and colleagues within a storied past.
Other facilities include an outdoor pool and a state of the art fitness center. It will also soon add a poolside bar. With 5,500 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space and sprawling gardens, the hotel can accommodate meetings of any size as well as social events and weddings.
Reflecting the brand’s promise to provide what matters most to today’s independent travelers, the hotel offers the brand’s defining touches, including the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, complimentary bottled water in all rooms, fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and energizing breakfast with fresh coffee helping guests enjoy their day from start to finish.
Reinventing the definition of travel
"Our vision is to reinvent the definition of travel, transforming the hotel into a preferred choice for guests whether on business or adventure,” said Upjeet Singh Sahota general manager, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel. "We are committed to creating memorable guest experiences by combining the signature brand experience with the hotel’s rich history, unique character and the city’s local attractions."
Four Points has proven to be a global hit with its distinctive identity and ability to meet the increasing demands of the modern, everyday traveller. The brand is experiencing incredible growth momentum having recently crossed the 200th hotel milestone globally. In East Africa alone, the brand debuted in Kenya earlier this year with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi, Hurlingham and is gearing up to open two more hotels, Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam in the next few months.
