Starwood Hotels’ Four Points Brand Debuts in Phoenix

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its Four Points brand has arrived in Phoenix, Arizona. Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South offers a prime location, just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and leading sports and entertainment venues including Chase Field and US Airways Arena. Operated by Jaffer Hospitality, the hotel offers stylish comfort and what is best for business including free water & WiFi, great coffee and excellent service.

"We are delighted to extend Four Points' reach to the dynamic city of Phoenix where we offer travelers a fresh, new option within close proximity of the airport and top attractions"

"We are delighted to extend Four Points' reach to the dynamic city of Phoenix where we offer travelers a fresh, new option within close proximity of the airport and top attractions," said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. "Four Points is committed to providing guests with everything they need to stay one step ahead of the game while on the road."

Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South features 160 spacious guest rooms and suites, 9,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space and all of the brand's popular amenities including fast and free WiFi, complimentary bottled water and fresh coffee in the lobby throughout the day. The hotel offers full service dining and a selection of craft brews and imported beers at the Four Points bar as part of the brand's signature Best Brews program.

Located at the intersection of I-10 and Elliot Road, the hotel is convenient to leading attractions including Phoenix International Raceway and the Phoenix Zoo. Guests will also enjoy proximity to golf, shopping and the offices of several leading businesses such as US Airways Group and Avnet Corporation.

About Four Points by Sheraton
Experience smart travel. With nearly 200 Four Points hotels in more than 30 countries, travelers can find the timeless style and comfort they're looking for with genuine service and everything that matters most, all around the world. From Santiago to Shanghai and Milan to Milwaukee, Four Points hotels can be found in big urban centers, by the airport, near the beach, and in the suburbs. A recent $1 billion invested in renovations, conversions, and new-build hotels has made the brand stronger than ever. Four Points by Sheraton, like all brands within Starwood's portfolio, is proud to offer the Starwood Preferred Guest® program, the industry's richest loyalty program. To learn more, visit . Stay connected to Four Points on .

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with nearly 1,200 properties in 100 countries, and 181,400 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit .

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