White Plains, NY– August 27, 2009 – Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport boasts a whole new look following the completion of a $9 million renovation in April 2009.  Located in Bangor, Maine, the property made significant upgrades to its lobby, restaurant, guest rooms and exterior as part of the Four Points by Sheraton global revitalization campaign. In the past fiveyears, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT)  and its licensees have invested more than $1 billion in Four Points by Sheraton hotels with major property renovations, conversion and new-build hotels.  70 percent of the Four Points portfolio has turned over in the last five years due to strategic efforts to improve the quality and consistency of the hotels.

As a key part of its renovation, Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Maine completely redesigned and expanded its restaurant, Godfrey’s Grille and Lounge. Popular among guests and locals, the restaurant features exciting new menus featuring fresh, native seafood prepared by the hotel’s new executive chef, as well as all-new furnishings, china and silver.  A new double-sided fireplace installed in the lobby also faces the restaurant, creating a comfortable, inviting atmosphere.

The hotel also added a brand-new indoor pool and fitness center, improved signage on the hotel’s exterior, and enhanced energy efficiency by switching to natural gas. The upgraded lobby and Family Room create the perfect setting for guests to socialize, grab a cup of fresh coffee and pop open their laptops to use the hotel’s, free high-speed Internet. Ideal for both corporate and social functions, the hotel’s expanded and renovated meeting facilities now offer 2,982 square feet of space and include five meeting rooms and an executive boardroom.

“Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport is a great representation of the brand’s revitalized contemporary look and feel. We are delighted to unveil our newly expanded restaurant and upgraded facilities, all designed to create an open, relaxing setting,” said Vivian Cammack, General Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport. “We strive to provide guests with everything they want and need – spacious guestrooms, comfortable beds, and an engaging atmosphere.”

The hotel’s 111 refreshed guest rooms feature the brand’s clean, contemporary furnishings with bold, colorful artwork.   Rooms are outfitted with brand-new, flat screen televisions, new bathrooms and the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed®, a luxurious ensemble including a plush mattress, an assortment of pillows, and stylish duvet. In their rooms, guests enjoy free bottled water and complimentary high-speed Internet is available throughout the property.

Attached to the Bangor International Airport via an enclosed walkway, Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport is ideally located. Nearby attractions include the University of Maine, Bangor Auditorium, Bangor Civic Center, and a variety of shops and restaurants.

About Four Points by Sheraton
Four Points by Sheraton, with 142 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 www.fourpoints.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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 www.starwoodhotels.com.