Starwood’s Tech-Forward Aloft Brand Opens Fourth Hotel in Raleigh-Durham

Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek Caters to the Hyper-Connected Global Traveler with Leading-Edge Design, a Buzzing Social Scene and Live Music Performances at W XYZ bar

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced its fast-growing Aloft brand has opened its fourth hotel in Raleigh-Durham. Owned and managed by Narsi Properties, Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek boasts an ideal location just minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Research Triangle Park. The new Aloft features 144 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technologies and live music at W XYZ Bar.

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced its fast-growing Aloft brand has opened its fourth hotel in Raleigh-Durham. Owned and managed by Narsi Properties, Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek boasts an ideal location just minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Research Triangle Park. The new Aloft features 144 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technologies and live music at W XYZ Bar.

"We are thrilled to expand our presence in Raleigh-Durham, one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas and a leading research and technology hub," said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. "With more than 100 hotels in dynamic destinations around the globe, Aloft is a hit with today's hyper-connected global traveler due to its innovative programming, tech-forward mindset and buzzing social scene."

"Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek will help meet the rising demand for high-caliber lodging in this high-growth area," said Deven Patel, Principle, Narsi Properties. "The new Aloft hotel will appeal to business and leisure travelers, seeking a stylish, tech-forward experience in an unbeatable location."

Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek is just ten minutes from baggage claim and within close proximity of the offices of numerous companies such as Lenovo, Motorola, Oracle and GlaxoSmithKline. Downtown Raleigh andDurham are both nearby as are the upscale shops and eateries at Brier Creek Shopping Center and sporting events at the area's leading universities, including North Carolina State University, Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek features SPG Keyless—Starwood's industry-first keyless entry system that enables guests to use their smartphone or Apple watch as a room key—and fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel offers 2,000 square feet of meeting space; a Re:chargeSM fitness center; Re:fuelSM by Aloft – a one-stop gourmet grab & go food and beverage area; and live, local music at the brand's signature WXYZ® bar as part of the signature Live At Aloft Hotels music series.

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About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,300 properties in some 100 countries and approximately 188,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences under the renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®,Tribute Portfolio™, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®, along with an expanded partnership withDesign Hotels™. The company also boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®). Visit www.starwoodhotels.com for more information and stay connected @starwoodbuzz on Twitterand Instagram and facebook.com/Starwood.

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,200 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 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.

Aloft Hotels currently operates more than 190 hotels in 29 countries and territories. Catering to a tech-savvy, music-loving crowd, the brand offers vibrant, eclectic spaces that thrive off bringing people together. A brand for music lovers and music makers alike, Aloft is best known for its emphasis on innovative music programming through its Live at Aloft platform.