WHITE PLAINS, NY - August 13, 2008– Following the success of the brand’s portfolio of 10 hotels in Asia Pacific, Four Points by Sheraton today announced the opening of its first hotel in Northern China – the Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian. The Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian now offers travelers to Beijing the comfort they want and need while on the road.  With a flair for fun and an eye for clean, appealing design, the hotel’s 355 guestrooms and 177 serviced apartments cover all the basics with a new kind of style -- including a comfortable bed, great showers and extras guests love. 

The Four Points in Beijing is ideally located in the heart of Beijing’s technology district – Haidian– a 5-10 minute 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, and the Olympic Stadium “Bird’s Nest” are also located close by.  Asia Pacific’s largest shopping mall, Golden Resources, is within walking distance with more than 1,000 shops, restaurants and movie theaters.

“The heightened demand for Four Points by Sheraton throughout Asia Pacific has played a key role in driving the brand’s phenomenal international expansion,” said Sandy Swider, Vice President, Four Points by Sheraton.  “The atmosphere at Four Points by Sheraton helps guests both work and relax and our Simple Pleasures make them feel special. We are thrilled that the brand’s first hotel in Beijing has opened its doors just in time for the Olympics.”

The centerpiece of the hotel’s spacious guest rooms is the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, a fresh, clean ensemble including a plush mattress, assortment of pillows, and light-colored duvet.  All guestrooms feature a 32-inch flat screen television and high-speed Internet access.   Guests can recharge in one of the hotels restaurants, including an all-day dining venue, an Italian restaurant, and a Chinese restaurant featuring Cantonese and regional specialties.  For some fun and recreation, the hotel features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, full service spa and beautiful roof garden offering city views.  The hotel also features meeting and banquet space that can accommodate groups of up to 850 people.  

For more information and reservations please visit www.fourpoints.com. 

Four Points by Sheraton
Four Points by Sheraton is one of the fastest-growing hotel brands in the business. With more than 130 properties in 22 countries, Four Points by Sheraton 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. The Four Points brand’s Simple Pleasures^SM program offers little indulgences such as tasty treats, a great cup of coffee and premium craft beers from around the world. It’s the 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, 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.