Starwood Hotels & Resorts opens first Four points by Sheraton in Saudi Arabia

Press release

Published May 6th, 2013 - 07:10 GMT

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia - Guestroom

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the new Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia. Owned by Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al Jedaie Group and Al Hokair Group, the hotel is conveniently located 20 minutes from Riyadh’s business district and 45 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport, making it an ideal choice for today’s business traveller.

“We are delighted to partner with Khaldia Towers Company as we mark the entry of the Four Points by Sheraton brand into Saudi Arabia,” said Roeland Vos, President Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “This project further underlines our commitment to continued expansion in Saudi Arabia, an important business and outbound travel destination.”

Mr. Othman S. Abahussain, General Manager of Khaldia Towers Company continued, “We are excited about the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Khaldia in partnership with Starwood. Four Points by Sheraton is a solid brand and we believe Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia will be the ideal destination for business travellers in Riyadh.”

Starwood’s Four Points by Sheraton brand’s ‘best for business’ approach provides travellers with everything that matters the most with stylish design and an uncomplicated friendly approach to hospitality and service – all at a great value.

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia will feature 376 guest rooms including 138 suites, all fitted with the brand’s signature Four Comfort Bed® and modern bathrooms with a separate walk-in shower. The suites are equipped with extra space, including a large sitting area and separate kitchenette. For guests who want to relax and refresh, the hotel will feature a fully- equipped fitness centre and spa, both available later this year.

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia currently operates two convenient dining venues, including Al Nakheel, the hotels all-day dining restaurant serving international cuisine and Khaldia Lounge, offering refreshments and snacks in the lobby area. Early 2014, the hotel will open Panorama which will serve the finest local flavours and offer spectacular views over Riyadh from the 26^th floor.

The hotel features all of the brand’s defining elements, including free Wi-Fi in all public areas, reflecting the brand’s promise and insight into the needs of today’s traveller. To cater to business travellers, Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia also offers ultra-modern meeting and event space, including 18 purpose-built meeting rooms.

Starwood today operates close to 50 hotels and resorts across the Middle East under eight of the company’s nine distinct lifestyle brands including: The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Le Méridien, Four Points by Sheraton and Aloft.

Background Information

Starwood Hotels

Starwood Hotels represents one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies. It conducts its hotel and leisure business both directly and through its subsidiaries. Its brand names include St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points, Aloft, and Element

Starwood Hotels' business emphasizes the global operation of hotels and resorts primarily in the luxury and upscale segment of the lodging industry. It seeks to acquire interests in, or management or franchise rights with respect to properties in this segment. At December 31, 2009, its hotel portfolio included owned, leased, managed and franchised hotels totaling 979 hotels with approximately 292,000 rooms in approximately 100 countries, and is comprised of 63 hotels that it owns or leases or in which it has a majority equity interest, 440 hotels managed by the company on behalf of third-party owners and 476 hotels for which it receives franchise fees.