WHITE PLAINS, NY - July 28, 2008– Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of a newly constructed Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Lévis, Québec. Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre offers 150 spacious rooms, complimentary high-speed Internet, and 15,000 square feet of premium conference space, including 15 state-of-the-art meeting rooms. 

Conveniently located just five minutes from the Lévis ferry facing Old Québec, the new hotel is connected via an enclosed walkway to the neighboring Lévis Convention Centre.  Nearby attractions include Old Québec, Lévis historical sites, the Parc Aquarium of Québec and numerous restaurants and shopping centers. Art lovers will have a choice of contemporary art galleries and traditional art museums, while outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the city’s numerous walking and biking paths, as well as golf courses.

“The perfect choice for both conventioneers and leisure travelers, Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre boasts an ideal location near historic sites, shopping and entertainment,” said Sandy Swider, Vice President, Four Points by Sheraton. “Four Points by Sheraton goes beyond the basics to create a guest experience that is comfortable, stylish and affordable.”

“We’re delighted to be opening during the 400^th anniversary of Québec City and look forward to welcoming guests from near and far,” said Michel Douville, General Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Centre. “Our view of Québec City from across the river is unparalleled.”

Guests will feel at ease from the moment they walk in the hotel lobby, where fresh pie and coffee is served throughout the day. The family room area is an ideal spot to kick back and relax, work on laptops or chat with fellow travelers. The hotel’s full-service restaurant, Cosmos Café serves international cuisine and offers outdoor dining on the terrace. Guests will also enjoy a wide selection of international beers at the hotel bar, courtesy of the popular Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews^® program.

Comfortable and contemporary, the hotel’s guest rooms offer a welcome refuge at the end of the day. Guests can kick back and relax in the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed®, an ensemble that includes a plush mattress, an assortment of pillows and duvet. Rooms also come with 32-inch LCD televisions, spacious showers, complimentary in-room bottled water and free high-speed Internet access.

About Four Points by Sheraton
Four Points by Sheraton, with 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 celebrates the little things in life that make a big difference in guests’ travel such as a great beer, a complimentary bottle of water, and a tasty treat at the end of a long day.  It’s those little extras that score big points with Four Points by Sheraton customers.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is 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, 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^SM, 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 www.starwoodhotels.com.