Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the Hotel Bristol in Odessa, Ukraine. Marking the Luxury Collection’s entry into Ukraine when it opens early next year, the opening reinforces the brand’s plans to surpass 100 hotels in the next five years.

Built in 1898 and designed by Alexander Bernardazzi and Adolf Minkus, the Hotel Bristol will showcase renaissance and baroque architectural styles in 112 rooms. Following the renovation, Hotel Bristol will feature a signature restaurant and a destination bar, as well as 10,000 square feet of event and meeting space. 

“The Luxury Collection brand offers a blend of indigenous travel experiences and unparalleled service that appeals to today’s affluent travelers, and this addition to our luxury portfolio reinforces our commitment to growing in Eastern Europe with a strong focus on conversions,” says Bart Carnahan, senior vice president of acquisitions and development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. 

Hotel Bristol, Odessa will be the second Starwood hotel in Ukraine after Four Points by Sheraton Zaporozhye⎯⎯which opened in 2011and will be followed by the debut of Sheraton Kiev Olympiysky Hotel in the capital later next year.
