Brisbane:  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its Four Points by Sheraton brand has made its debut in Brisbane, Australia. Owned by Felicity Hotel Pty Ltd., Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane is the first globally branded, new-build property to open in Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) in more than a decade. It is also the brand’s fourth property in Australia, joining Four Points hotels in Sydney, Geelong and Perth.

“We are delighted to introduce Four Points to Brisbane, one of Australia’s most energetic and economically vibrant cities,” said Sean Hunt, Regional Vice President Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “Brisbane is a leading choice among business and leisure travellers, and the new Four Points is ideally positioned to cater to these different markets with a range of signature offerings and stylish accommodations.”

Boasting the largest pipeline of all of Starwood’s brands, Four Points has proven to be a hit with travelers in markets worldwide. Four Points is a key player in a new generation of sleek and modern mid-market hotels in Australia, delivering honest, uncomplicated comfort and exceptional guest services.

Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane is located in a contemporary 32-story tower designed by Brisbane-based Noel Robinson Architects at the heart of the city. The hotel features 246 comfortable and modern guest rooms, a fully equipped fitness center and all of the brand’s popular amenities and services including fast and free WiFi, complimentary bottled water, fresh coffee in the lobby, and the Best Brews local craft beer program.

The new Four Points is a short stroll from the city’s key attractions, including the Queen Street Mall, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Brisbane River and South Bank precinct, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Treasury Casino and Queensland Art Gallery. The hotel is a short taxi ride from Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, a 20-minute drive from Brisbane’s international airport and within easy reach of public transportation options.

An ideal choice for both corporate and social events, Four Points offers 3,358 square feet of naturally-lit, flexible meeting space equipped with state-of-the-art technology. In addition, an exclusive, covered rooftop venue on level 30 called Altitude offers spectacular views across the city and river.

“Starwood’s popular Four Points brand is a great fit for the city of Brisbane,” said General Manager Brad Mercer. “At Four Points, guests will travel the way they like, with genuine service and classic style – in an unbeatable location.”