Four Points by Sheraton to Open in Lancaster, PA
WHITE PLAINS, September 22, 2008. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its Four Points by Sheraton brand will open a newly constructed hotel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania - the heart of Amish Country. Owned by a private investor, Four Points by Sheraton Lancaster will be managed by Willow Valley Associates. The 125-room property will offer comfortable and stylish accommodations and popular extras such as free high-speed Internet.
Drawing more than five million tourists a year, the quaint town of Lancaster offers a delightful mix of covered bridges and one-room schoolhouses, as well as a vast selection of factory outlet stores. Four Points by Sheraton Lancaster will be across from the Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park and close to theaters, restaurants and several area golf courses. Just minutes from downtown Lancaster, the new hotel will be eight miles from Lancaster Airport and approximately 30 minutes from Harrisburg International Airport.
"Four Points by Sheraton is delighted to open its first hotel in the charming, historic town of Lancaster," said Sandy Swider, Vice President, Four Points by Sheraton. "Four Points by Sheraton gives both business and leisure guests just what they need - comfortable rooms, a lively, social atmosphere and little indulgences to help them feel special."
Fresh pie and coffee will be served throughout the day in the hotel's lobby. The family room will be the perfect spot to kick back and relax, work on laptops or chat with fellow travelers. After a day of taking in the sights, guests can head to the hotel's lounge and order a domestic craft beer or international brew, courtesy of the popular Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews(R) program. Four Points by Sheraton Lancaster will also offer 1,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, an indoor pool and restaurant where guests can enjoy a hot breakfast.
Featuring a fresh, "clean" design, the hotel's supremely comfortable rooms will feature the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comforts Bed(R), a luxurious ensemble that includes a plush mattress, an assortment of pillows and duvet. Additional comforts will include 32-inch flat screen television and free in-room bottled water.
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