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Arlington Sheraton to be imploded Saturday to make way for Americana by Lowes hotel
By Frank Heinz at NBC DFW
· June 5, 2026
· 2 min read
A 19-story hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District will be imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel, Americana by Loews. The Sheraton Arlington, the white tower currently visible north of the stadiums along Interstate 30, was built in 1984 as the Sheraton Centre Park Hotel on the site of th
Key takeaway The Sheraton Arlington, the white tower currently visible north of the stadiums along Interstate 30, was built in 1984 as the Sheraton Centre Park Hotel on the site of the former Seven Seas Marine Park.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The impending demolition of the Sheraton Arlington hotel marks a significant shift in the landscape of Arlington's Entertainment District, with potential ripple effects on the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As the area continues to evolve, the new Americana by Loews hotel will likely draw more visitors and events to the city, potentially benefiting neighboring Fort Worth. The addition of 83,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the unique "Event Barn," could make the area a more attractive option for conferences and gatherings, potentially siphoning business from Fort Worth's own Sundance Square and Cultural District. Meanwhile, the construction of the new hotel will bring a fresh wave of economic activity to the region, with construction set to begin this summer and the hotel expected to open in late 2028 or early 2029. As the project moves forward, it will be worth watching how the new development impacts the regional economy and the balance of tourism and commerce between Arlington and Fort Worth.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A 19-story hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District will be imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel, Americana by Loews. The Sheraton Arlington, the white tower currently visible north of the stadiums along Interstate 30, was built in 1984 as the Sheraton Centre Park Hotel on the site of th
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