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Brussels Airport is embarking on a far-reaching transformation of the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, a multi-year project that aims to redefine on-site airport hospitality for international travelers with revamped rooms, new social spaces and upgraded sustainable infrastructure.
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Flagship Airport Hotel to Undergo Full Makeover Through 2028
Publicly available information shows that Brussels Airport Company is investing in an extensive renovation of the four-star Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, located directly opposite the passenger terminal at Brussels Airport in Zaventem. The project, announced on 9 September 2026, will run in phases over roughly two years of intensive work, with completion targeted by the end of 2028.
According to the airport’s press materials, the program covers both the interior and exterior of the property, including the façade, public areas and all guest rooms. Initial activity began earlier this year with façade works, while major structural phases are expected to start around mid‑2027. Throughout the project, the hotel will remain operational, with works sequenced to limit disruption for overnight guests and meeting delegates. ([pressroom.brusselsairport.be](https://pressroom.brusselsairport.be/brussels-airport-to-invest-in-a-major-renovation-of-sheraton-brussels-airport-hotel?utm_source=openai))
Travel trade coverage indicates that the renovation is positioned as a key step in strengthening the quality and capacity of the airport’s on-site hotel offer at a time of rising passenger numbers and sustained demand for rooms within walking distance of the terminal. The Sheraton’s role as a directly connected property makes it a strategic asset in the wider airport campus, where meeting facilities, lounges and new drop-off infrastructure are also evolving. ([travelprnews.com](https://travelprnews.com/sheraton-brussels-airport-to-stay-open-during-major-hotel-overhaul-through-2028/travel-press-release/2026/09/09/amp/?utm_source=openai))
New Glass Gallery and Reimagined Social Spaces
At the heart of the redesign is a new glass gallery spanning the reception and restaurant zones. Airport communications describe this as a bright, open structure that will draw in more natural light, expand the lobby and create distinct hospitality zones for different types of guests, from overnight passengers to local visitors using the hotel as a social or business hub. ([pressroom.brusselsairport.be](https://pressroom.brusselsairport.be/brussels-airport-to-invest-in-a-major-renovation-of-sheraton-brussels-airport-hotel?utm_source=openai))
The larger lobby configuration is expected to support multiple uses over the course of a day, from informal co‑working and short meetings to relaxed dining and pre‑flight waiting. The restaurant itself is slated for a complete overhaul, with the revamped F&B area integrated into the glass gallery concept to encourage more fluid transitions between check‑in, lounging, eating and working.
This approach mirrors the broader repositioning of the Sheraton brand within Marriott International’s portfolio, where recent design guidelines for public spaces emphasize shared tables, flexible seating, and technology‑enabled zones that cater simultaneously to business, leisure and “bleisure” guests. Industry documents outlining Marriott’s vision for Sheraton highlight guest experience and operational efficiency as central pillars, a direction that the Brussels Airport project appears set to translate into a concrete, on-terminal setting. ([thepointsguy.com](https://thepointsguy.com/news/future-of-sheraton/?utm_source=openai))
Upgraded Rooms, Executive Floor and MICE Appeal
Brussels Airport’s renovation brief confirms that all guest rooms at the Sheraton will be fully refurbished as part of the program. The redesign is expected to align with the brand’s latest room concept, including enhanced workspaces and connectivity, while preserving the soundproofing and bedding standards that appeal to travelers seeking rest between flights. ([pressroom.brusselsairport.be](https://pressroom.brusselsairport.be/brussels-airport-to-invest-in-a-major-renovation-of-sheraton-brussels-airport-hotel?utm_source=openai))
A notable change is planned for the current top-floor meeting level. Presently configured with conference and meeting rooms that overlook the runway, this floor is set to be converted into additional executive-category guestrooms. Reports indicate that the shift responds to consistently high occupancy and the expectation of further growth in overnight demand at the airport, especially as new long-haul routes and airline partners join the network. ([pressroom.brusselsairport.be](https://pressroom.brusselsairport.be/brussels-airport-to-invest-in-a-major-renovation-of-sheraton-brussels-airport-hotel?utm_source=openai))
While meeting capacity within the hotel will be reduced by this reconfiguration, Brussels Airport’s wider campus continues to offer a mix of event options, from the Skyhall event space in the terminal to external venues and other nearby airport hotels with conference facilities. This broader ecosystem allows the Sheraton to pivot further toward high-yield executive stays and premium transit guests, while still plugging into the overall meetings and events infrastructure at and around the airport. ([brusselsairport.be](https://www.brusselsairport.be/en/b2b/services-for-professionals/meeting-rooms?utm_source=openai))
Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Airport Campus Synergies
The Sheraton project is being framed as a component of Brussels Airport’s broader infrastructure and sustainability strategy. Technical systems within the hotel, including electrical and ventilation installations, are scheduled for modernisation, with particular focus on energy performance. Roof renovation and other efficiency upgrades are intended to reduce the building’s environmental footprint, consistent with the airport’s long-term plans for a more sustainable hub. ([pressroom.brusselsairport.be](https://pressroom.brusselsairport.be/brussels-airport-to-invest-in-a-major-renovation-of-sheraton-brussels-airport-hotel?utm_source=openai))
In parallel, Brussels Airport is delivering a new, more spacious drop-off zone behind the hotel as part of its “Hub 3.0” development plan. That project, due to be completed around the end of 2026, has already affected parking arrangements at the Sheraton, with guests currently directed to alternative airport car parks. When both the drop-off works and the hotel renovation are finished, the airport campus is expected to offer a more streamlined interface between kerbside, terminal and hotel lobby. ([marriott.com](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/brusi-sheraton-brussels-airport-hotel/overview/?utm_source=openai))
By investing simultaneously in airside, landside and hospitality assets, Brussels Airport is pursuing a model in which the hotel functions as an integral part of the passenger journey rather than a standalone overnight facility. The Sheraton’s position directly across from the terminal, combined with rail links from the airport station into central Brussels and other Belgian cities, places it at the crossroads of air and ground mobility. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_Airport?utm_source=openai))
Repositioning Brussels as a Connected Transit and Meeting Hub
The Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel has been in operation since 1989, initially under Starwood Hotels & Resorts management and later under Marriott International following the global acquisition. The airport operator acquired ownership of the building in 2019, underlining its strategic importance to the airport’s long-term commercial and service vision. ([pressroom.brusselsairport.be](https://pressroom.brusselsairport.be/brussels-airport-to-invest-in-a-major-renovation-of-sheraton-brussels-airport-hotel?utm_source=openai))
As passenger volumes at Brussels Airport recovered and then expanded in the mid‑2020s, the on-site hotel’s modernisation became more pressing. Market studies and destination research emphasize the growing appeal of Brussels both as a European capital and as a congress and meetings city, with connectivity via rail and air central to its pitch. Elevating the airport’s flagship hotel product is seen as part of maintaining competitiveness against other European hubs that have invested heavily in terminal-integrated accommodation and conference facilities. ([visit.brussels](https://www.visit.brussels/en/professionals/news-articles-insights/venues-station-event/brussels-airport-zaventem?utm_source=openai))
The Sheraton renovation therefore sits at the intersection of several trends: renewed global investment in airport hotels, escalating expectations from frequent flyers for flexible, tech-forward spaces, and corporate pressure on operators to improve energy performance. By the end of 2028, Brussels Airport aims to present a reimagined property that aligns with the brand’s new design language while anchoring a more ambitious hospitality vision for the airport as a whole.
Brussels Airport press release on Sheraton Brussels Airport renovation
Travel PR News coverage of Sheraton Brussels Airport overhaul
Brussels Airport Hub 3.0 development overview