Four Points by Sheraton Opens 100th Hotel in North America

New Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge, Ontario Showcases Brand’s New Prototype Design

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge, Ontario. This property, located an hour west of Toronto, is the 100th Four Points by Sheraton to open in North America. The hotel is also the third Four Points by Sheraton prototype to open so far this year.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge, Ontario. This property, located an hour west of Toronto, is the 100th Four Points by Sheraton to open in North America. The hotel is also the third Four Points by Sheraton prototype to open so far this year.

The newly constructed hotel, conveniently located directly off Highway 401 at Highway 8, features the brand’s rejuvenated, contemporary look, complemented by classic and comfortable interior design elements for today’s self-sufficient traveler. Owned by Preston Hospitality Inc., Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge offers 124 spacious guestrooms, including four large one-bedroom king suites, and 1,500 square-feet of flexible meeting facilities. And the hotel’s Preston Lounge & Bar serves breakfast and dinner daily.

The launch of the new Four Points by Sheraton prototype is a key part of the brand’s comprehensive global rejuvenation campaign. In the past five years, Starwood and its licensees have invested more than $1 billion to reinvent the Four Points by Sheraton brand driven by major property renovations, conversions and new-build hotels.

“We are delighted to introduce our refreshed, new look in Cambridge,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “Our versatile and cost-efficient new prototype appeals not only to owners and developers, but also to guests who appreciate our updated approach to delivering uncomplicated comfort and simple sophistication.”

Highlights of the Four Points by Sheraton prototype include bright and bold design, clean architectural lines and warm, contemporary furnishings. Facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, heated swimming pool, flexible meeting space, and premium food and beverage facilities, including a full breakfast. At the end of the day, the hotel’s family room is the perfect spot to stay connected at Internet terminals and wind down with a local craft brew, courtesy of the popular Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews® program.

Guests will also get a good night’s sleep in the signature Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, a luxurious ensemble including a plush mattress, assortment of pillows and stylish duvet. The Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge also offers the brand’s popular extras such as free high-speed Internet and bottled water.

Conveniently located just off Highway 401 the hotel is easily accessible to Ontario’s industrial heartland and some great attractions. Kitchener, Waterloo, St. Jacobs are all close, as are Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo, Wilfred Laurier University, Chicopee Ski Resort, African Lion Safari, the Kitchener Auditorium and Bingeman’s.

About Preston Hospitality, Inc. | Preston Hospitality, Inc. is a joint venture of the Johal and Kothari Group of Companies specializing in the development and management of limited service and extended stay hotels in Ontario. The groups own and manage several businesses in the hospitality, restaurant and finance field including one of the leading hotels in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge area.

About Four Points by Sheraton | Four Points by Sheraton, with 145 properties in 24 countries, offers the self-sufficient traveler style and comfort – all at an honest value. All hotels feature free high-speed Internet access, complimentary bottled water, and a great beer at the end of a long day courtesy of the brand’s signature Best Brews® program. Four Points by Sheraton hotels are located in easy-to-reach areas – close to major airports, suburban centers, urban hot spots and resort and vacation destinations. For more information, please visit .

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels 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, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit .

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