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Who owns Sheraton?

Sheraton is owned by Marriott (the United States, NASDAQ: MAR), which acquired the brand on 23 September 2016.[1][2] Sheraton was founded in 1937 in the United States and was independent until 2016.

Key facts

Current owner
Marriott International, Inc. verified
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$13 billion
Previous owner
Independent (1937–2016)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Bethesda, Maryland
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1937
Category
Travel & hospitalityHotelsUpscale hotels
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: MAR
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Sheraton

Sheraton was the first hotel chain listed on the New York Stock Exchange and was the largest in the world for a time. Marriott acquired it with Starwood in 2016 and has been renovating the brand since, its reputation having slipped considerably.

Ownership timeline of Sheraton

Owners of Sheraton from 2016 to 2026 Marriott 2016–present Marriott 201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
  1. 2016 – present Marriott acquired 23 September 2016 [1][2] verified

Where Sheraton sits in Marriott

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Deals involving Sheraton

Acquisition closed

Marriott acquires Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels and St. Regis

Marriott acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts for about $13 billion, creating the largest hotel company in the world with around thirty brands. A rival Chinese-led bid pushed the price up during the process before being withdrawn.

Value
$13bn
Seller
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Sheraton?

The parent company of Sheraton is Marriott, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Sheraton American?

Yes. Sheraton originated in the United States in 1937 and its owner, Marriott, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did Marriott buy Sheraton?

Marriott completed its acquisition of Sheraton on 23 September 2016, after announcing the deal on 16 November 2015.

Who owned Sheraton before Marriott?

Sheraton was an independent company from its founding in 1937 until Marriott acquired it in 2016.

Is Sheraton still owned by Marriott?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Sheraton is still owned by Marriott. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Marriott International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-10 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 10 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. [2] Marriott International, Inc. Form 8-K — completion of the Starwood acquisition — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 8-K, published 23 September 2016; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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