Watch: Implosion makes way for third Loews hotel in Arlington

A 19-story Sheraton Hotel erupted in a cloud of dust as it was demolished Saturday to make room for a third Loews Hotel in Arlington’s entertainment district.

People gathered near the site to get a front row seat to the ground-shaking event.

The implosion marks the official start of construction of the 507-room Americana by Loews Hotel north of Choctaw Stadium at 1500 Convention Center Drive. “This project reflects our strong belief in Arlington as a dynamic destination and our confidence in its continued growth,” said Alex Tisch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Loews Hotels & Co., in a statement. “Americana by Loews Hotels honors our heritage while looking ahead, bringing together scale, service excellence, and design to support group and leisure travelers alike. As our third hotel in Arlington, it also marks an important milestone for Loews as owner, operator, and developer.”

Loews has helped transform the city’s entertainment district since it opened the 300-room Live! by Loews hotel in 2019 near Globe Life Field. In 2024, the company opened the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center.

City Manager Trey Yelverton believes redevelopment is the future for cities in North Texas like Arlington.

“There’s lots of memories here from ballgames to family experiences to weddings to you name it,” Yelverton said. “Lots of history at this site and we’re glad to add to the next chapter, and it’s really the next chapter in a city that recognizes that redevelopment is part of the plan.”