Four Points by Sheraton Debuts in Indianapolis
Showcases the Brand's Rejuvenated Look and Feel in a Convenient Location Near Businesses, Shopping a
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 11, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the grand opening of Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis Carmel - the brand's first hotel in Indiana. Owned by Alliance Hospitality, the 171-room hotel targets the self-sufficient traveler with comfortable beds, a social atmosphere and popular extras including complimentary high-speed Internet access.
Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis Carmel is representative of the brand's refreshed, new look, as part of a global portfolio rejuvenation campaign. In the past five years, Starwood and its partners have invested more than $1 billion to reinvent Four Points by Sheraton, resulting in a 70 percent turnover of the portfolio driven by major property renovations, conversions and new-build hotels.
“We are delighted to introduce Four Points by Sheraton to the bustling city of Indianapolis, the Racing Capital of the World, and a great choice for the expansion of our rejuvenated brand,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Starwood's Specialty Select Brands. “We pride ourselves on providing travelers with just what they want and need - a welcoming atmosphere, spacious rooms and little indulgences to make them feel special at the end of the day.”
Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis Carmel offers a convenient location just north of downtown Indianapolis and south of Carmel. Sports fans are close to both Conseco Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium, and just 18 miles from the Indiana Motor Speedway - home of the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400. An ideal choice for business travelers, the hotel is minutes from numerous corporate offices including Merrill Lynch, IBM and Hewlett Packard. Also nearby are Butler University, the Indianapolis Zoo and Children's Museum.
Perfect for both business meetings and social events, Four Points by Sheraton Indianapolis Carmel offers 2,500 square feet of flexible meeting facilities, as well as outdoor function space and catering services. Terranova Cal-Ital Grill offers a variety of tasty entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the hotel lounge serves a wide selection of domestic draughts and imported brews, courtesy of the Four Points by Sheraton Best Brews® program. Additional facilities include a 24-hour business center, indoor pool and fitness center.
The comfortable and contemporary guest rooms and suites create a welcome refuge at the end of the day. Guests are invited to relax in the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, an inviting ensemble featuring a plush mattress, assortment of pillows and duvet. Rooms are also equipped with spacious work areas, daily newspapers, complimentary bottled water and free high speed Internet access.
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