As part of its commitment to open more than 150 new hotels by 2020, the world-renowned Sheraton brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts continues to grow with the opening of Sheraton Ufa Hotel, a new property located near the southern stretch of the Ural Mountains approximately 25 minutes from Ufa International Airport. The opening of the 161-room hotel marks Starwood’s debut in the oil-rich capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan.

“Ufa, as an emerging market, presents another tremendous expansion opportunity for Sheraton, and we are proud to be the first internationally branded upscale property to open in the region,” said Dave Marr, global brand leader, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. “Sheraton Ufa builds on the brand’s first mover advantage and we are excited to partner with Granelle Real Estate LLC to grow the Sheraton brand in Russia.”

Designed by the internationally recognized Christian Lundwall, each of the 150 guestrooms and 11 suites boast modern amenities including air conditioning, a fully stocked minibar and high-speed Internet. Convenient for business travelers, the hotel is located near key government institutions, banks and multinational corporations and offers more than 9,500 square feet of function space. Leisure facilities include a spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and multiple dining venues.