Sheraton Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to open March 27th 2014

Starwood has signed up the former Melia Santo Dominigo, Dominican Republic and plans to re-open the hotel as the Sheraton Santo Domingo soon.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its global powerhouse Sheraton Hotels has returned to the Dominican Republic with the opening of Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel. Formerly known as Melia Santo Domingo, the newly renovated hotel offers 255 luxurious rooms and suites with breathtaking ocean views. Hoteles Nacionales, owner and operator of the property, completed a comprehensive $12 million renovation to implement all the Sheraton brand's signature services and amenities prior to flying the Sheraton flag. Sheraton Santo Domingo Hotel is Starwood's third property in the Dominican Republic, joining the recently opened Four Points by Sheraton Punta Cana Village and The Westin Punta Cana Resort & Club.

I'm actually planning a trip to the Dominican Republic soon and I'm looking forward to make use of my Platinum status a bit. I'm not sure the