STAMFORD, Conn.–February 3, 2016– Accelerating growth in dynamic markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the opening of Four Points New York Downtown. Owned by the Lam Group and managed by Real Hospitality Group (RHG), the sleek new Four Points is built for the modern traveler with an emphasis on approachable design and stylish comfort. Located at 6 Platt Street at the heart of New York City’s world-famous Financial District, Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown is a short walk from Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Battery Park and the Brooklyn Bridge.

The brand’s fourth hotel in Manhattan, Four Points New York Downtown offers 261 spacious guest rooms, 2,000 square feet of market-leading meeting facilities and full-service dining at The Ketch Brewhouse. Amenities include a state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center, a business center, fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and the brand’s iconic Best Brews and BBQ™, including refreshing local beers and seasonal BBQ-style appetizers at the hotel’s rooftop lounge – the perfect spot to relax with friends and colleagues after a day of meetings or sightseeing.

“The debut of Four Points New York Downtown gives the brand yet another terrific location within New York City where travelers will be just steps from many of the city’s top attractions in lower Manhattan,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “As Starwood’s global pipeline driver, Four Points recently crossed the 200th hotel milestone worldwide and continues to grow at a phenomenal pace in key markets worldwide.”

“We are delighted to introduce the popular Four Points brand to the heart of New York City’s bustling financial district and expect this new hotel will soon emerge as a leading choice among business and leisure travelers seeking a stylish and affordable option in an unbeatable location,” said Ben Seidel, President and CEO of RHG.

Four Points is on track to expand its portfolio of rooms by nearly 60% in the next five years with new hotels strategically located in nearly every corner of the globe. Hotels expected to open in in early 2016 include Four Points San Diego – SeaWorld (CA), Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South (WA), Four Points Chengdu, Anren (China), Four Points Barrie (Canada), Four Points Regina (Canada), Four Points Thavanakkadavu Backwater Resort (India), Four Points Tiruchirappalli (India) and Four Points Bandung (Indonesia).