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Four Points by Sheraton Announces Opening of its First Hotel in North China

2008-08-07 16:29 5472

Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian Now Opens Its Doors in Time for Olympic Games

BEIJING, China, Aug. 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Four Points by Sheraton today announces the launch of its first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in North China with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian Hotel & Serviced Apartments. Following the successes of other Four Points hotels which opened in Greater China including in cities like Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Changshu, Lhasa and Taipei, Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian Hotel & Serviced Apartments will now offer travelers to Beijing just what they’re looking for - great beds, a social atmosphere and a comfortable stay.

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“The opening of Four Points by Sheraton Beijing extends the brand’s presence in Greater China and provides comfortable lodging at a great value for both business travelers and leisure customers,” said Madam Zhang Lei, General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian Hotel & Serviced Apartments. “Four Points by Sheraton gives travelers just what they want and need -- comfortable accommodations, free Internet access in public areas and the space they need to work or relax,” added Zhang.

Four Points by Sheraton offers guests little extras which make their stay a comfortable one, from a sound sleep at Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed(TM), a nice shower with Four Point Signature Bath Amenities, a great cup of coffee or a premium crafted beer -- Four Points keeps the hassle outside and offer the best comfort stay with comfort price.

The Four Points in Beijing is ideally located in the heart of Beijing’s technology district -- Haidian District -- a 5-10 minutes drive away from major government and business organizations, research centers, Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park, and major universities. The Summer Palace, The Great Wall of China, the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest” and other popular sightseeing attractions are all within easy access. Asia Pacific’s largest Shopping Mall -- Golden Resources is within walking distance with more than 1,000 shops, restaurants and a movie theater.

Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian Hotel & Serviced Apartments features 355 guestrooms and 177 serviced apartments, each offering a new kind of comfort, approachable style including the delightful Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed(TM), LCD flat-screen TV, high speed Internet access and wonderful bathroom amenities. Executive rooms & suites provide an enhanced level of service, comfort and convenience for busy travelers.

The hotel is equipped with 1054 square meters of meeting and banquet space for groups up to 850 people, including a 720-seat pillar less natural light Grand Ballroom and 7 other function rooms all equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as simultaneous interpretation equipments, large plasma display equipment and LCD projectors.

Other facilities include three restaurants with different offerings: The Eatery offers buffet and a la carte, local and imported best beers. Authentic Italian specialties and a full range of beverages, world class wines are available at Ecco. Yong Yi serves renowned Cantonese and regional specialties as well as dim sums.

Through the brand’s Simple Pleasures(SM) program, items such as hot coffee and freshly baked egg tart are served in the lobby Lounge throughout the day. It is also a perfect place to mingle in a lazy afternoon with live entertainment.

The roof garden is an oasis in west town of Beijing, greens and flowers to make customer feel fresh and relaxed.

The hotel also has great recreation facilities to recharge the body and have fun, from indoor heated swimming pool, invigorating fitness center and a full-service spa.

Four Points by Sheraton

Planning to more than double its portfolio by the end of 2008, Four Points by Sheraton is one of the fastest-growing hotel brands in the business. Four Points by Sheraton, with more than 130 properties in 22 countries, offers the self-sufficient traveler a new kind of style and comfort combined with a spirited "can-do" service -- all at an honest value. 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. Four Points’ Simple Pleasures(SM) program offers little indulgences such as tasty pie, a great cup of coffee and premium craft beers from around the world. It’s those little extras that score big points with Four Points by Sheraton customers.

Four Points by Sheraton is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R), Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced aloft(SM) and Element(SM) Hotels. 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 http://www.starwoodhotels.com and http://www.starwoodpressclub.com .

(Note: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities regulations. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and involve risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated at the time the forward-looking statements are made. These risks and uncertainties are presented in detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results and events will not materially differ. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.)

Source: Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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