The former Sheraton Arlington hotel, a longtime landmark in the city’s Entertainment District, was demolished on June 6 in a controlled implosion. The 19-story, 311-room hotel was reduced to rubble in a matter of seconds, marking the end of an era for the property that opened in 1984 as the Sheraton Centre Park Hotel.
New Development on the Horizon
The demolition paves the way for Americana by Loews, a new hotel project approved by the Arlington City Council in 2023. The development, a partnership with Loews Hotels, will feature more than 500 rooms and approximately 83,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a 10,000-square-foot Event Barn.
Alex Tisch, Loews Hotels CEO, expressed his excitement for the new project, stating that the company spent two years planning for the demolition and views the investment as a reflection of confidence in Arlington’s growing entertainment district. Construction is expected to begin this summer, with the hotel projected to open in late 2028 or early 2029.
Arlington City Manager Trey Yelverton described the project as part of the district’s continued evolution, highlighting the need to invest in the arts, fix potholes, and answer 911 calls. Yelverton also shared personal memories of visiting the property as a child when it operated as a marine park and later as a hotel.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
