Sheraton

This 11-story hotel has 408 soundproofed, contemporary guestrooms, strikingly decorated in scarlet, black, and white. Abstract modern prints in black-lacquered frames contrast with sepia-toned Dutch line drawings in elaborate gilt frames. Polished steel lamps hang above granite-topped bedside tables, and built-in closets have mirrored doors.

All guestrooms have desks, dial-up Internet access (surcharge) and in-room safes. Bathrooms have separate tubs and showers, marble-tiled floors, curved black granite vanities, and make-up mirrors.

A light menu is available in the casual Boomerang Bar, the informal Runway caf?, and in the striking atrium lounge with its cascading fountain. Wireless Internet access is offered throughout the public areas for those with laptops, and the business centre has three PCs with high-speed Internet access, a workstation for laptop users, fax, printer, scanner, and copier. A PC is also available beside the lobby for complimentary sessions of up to 10 minutes. Conference facilities comprise 20 meeting rooms available in various configurations, of which the largest accommodates 500 delegates, and onsite parking is available for a fee.