The curved facade of the grand hotel, fronted by flags from around the world, takes one back to its inception in the late 70s, before its modern style became retro-chic and hotels needed more stories to proclaim prominence. Guests are greeted by a much more contemporary vibe upon entering the lobby, a sleek mix of marble with accents of gleaming metal and artwork on display that belies the property's true age. The clientele is a mix of well-heeled businesses travelers and high-end tourists, with a brass plaque heralding prominent past guests like Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. The front desk is thankfully manned by a multilingual staff.
FOODIES will be happy to find that the restaurants have also been brought into modern times, with formal dining, casual eating areas and poolside noshing. International cuisine, including local specialties, is found at the restaurant La Terraza, which offers views of the hotel's expansive pool. A breakfast area puts on an impressive buffet, with dishes that span the globe from North America to Europe, along with Salvadoran staples like pupusas. Middle Eastern-style dishes are found at the Sheraton's Hookah Restaurant Bar, where traditional hookah pipes are on hand for guests to try, while more casual fare like sandwiches are encountered at the Bistro San Benito. Cocktails are served with cozy ambiance in the hotel's exclusive Marquis Bar. Sheraton Presidente, San Salvador Sheraton, San Salvador hotel
ROOMS also pay homage to days gone by, with balconies that one isn't likely to find in more modern constructs. Rooms offer either impressive views of the capital city and its mountainous backdrop, or vistas of the greenery shrouded grounds surrounding the pool behind the main building. The 225 large rooms that occupy four floors feature big comfortable beds and bedding that one would expect to find in five-star accommodations, similarly appointed with flatscreen TVs, wi-fi and high-speed Internet, as well as in-room coffee makers, all available in standard rooms and junior suites. Poolside cabana-style rooms that are perfectly tailored for short-term business trips have kitchenettes and are fronted by wide glass doors.
THE GROUNDS boast a big pool that's arguably the best swimming spot in the city, complete with a towering waterfall and shallow end for children. A garden area has a small putting green, while just off the pool a 24-hour fitness center is outfitted with free weights and weight machines, along with universal and cardio equipment. Massages and a menu of beauty treatments are found at the the Sheraton’s well-appointed spa.
NEARBY lies the nightlife of la Zona Rosa, home to some of the city's best restaurants, bars and shops and a center of social action for visitors and locals alike. Culture is also found just steps from the hotel, which shares its street with the internationally known Museo de Arte de El Salvador. The David Guzman Anthropology Museum, Estadio Cuscatlan and Feria Internacional de El Salvador are also in close proximity, as are the shops and restaurant of the always-buzzing Multiplaza.
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