Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Opens
The stylish and comfortable new-build hotel is close to Jacksonville's business district, beaches an
WHITE PLAINS, NY, October 20, 2008. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows, a newly constructed hotel in the scenic, coastal city of Jacksonville, Florida. Owned and managed by Baymeadows Lodging Inc., the new hotel will offer 80 spacious rooms with comfortable beds, an engaging social atmosphere and popular extras including free bottled water and complimentary high-speed Internet.
Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows is ideally located on the city's south side, just minutes from numerous Jacksonville attractions and businesses including The Avenues Mall, the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, University of North Florida and the new St. John Town Center Mall. Families will enjoy the hotel's proximity to several sunny beaches, while golf enthusiasts will have a choice of premium courses.
"The opening of Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows is representative of the brand's aggressive growth in dynamic cities across North America and around the world," said Sandy Swider, Vice President, Four Points by Sheraton. "Four Points by Sheraton gives travelers just what they want and need - comfortable rooms, an inviting, social atmosphere and little indulgences to help them feel special at the end of the day."
In the lobby, guests can dig into a hearty slice of warm apple pie while enjoying a fresh cup of Seattle's Best Coffee. The family room is an ideal spot to relax, work on laptops or chat with fellow travelers. After a day of taking in the sights or lounging on the beach, guests can order a domestic craft beer or international brew, courtesy of the popular Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews(R) program. Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows also offers 1,500 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, an outdoor pool, a restaurant serving a hot breakfast, and in-room dining for breakfast and dinner
Designed for comfort, the hotel's guest rooms provide a welcome refuge at the end of the day. Guests are invited to delight in the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed(R), an ensemble that includes a plush mattress, an assortment of pillows and duvet. Rooms also come equipped with 32-inch LCD televisions, spacious showers, free in-room bottled water and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
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