The property will be managed under the brand name Four Points Hotels by ArabellaSheraton�the third hotel of this expanding brand name to be opened in Germany.  Some areas of this classical boutique hotel, which will be known as the �Four Points Hotel Koenigshof Dresden,� are protected under the national monuments trust.

For the ArabellaSheraton group, the re-branding of the Koenigshof as a Four Points Hotel represents the first step towards expansion within this segment in the coming years in large and medium-sized cities in Germany.

Mr. Uwe Klaus, CEO of the ArabellaSheraton Hotelmanagement GmbH stated �ArabellaSheraton continues to capitalize on its accessibility to successful hotel brands.  The Four Points Hotel Koenigshof in Dresden is an example of our strategy to position quality mid-scale hotels under Four Points umbrella, while expanding our investments in key business and leisure destinations.�

�We are very excited about the addition of the Four Points Hotel Koenigshof in Dresden to our growing portfolio�declared Roeland Vos, President of the European Division of Starwood��This addition is more proof of the success of our ArabellaSheraton joint venture with the Schorghuber Group.  The Four Points Hotel Koenigshof adds brand visibility and expands the options of our global customers�.

The hotel has 94 rooms and suites as well as a �Honeymoon room� with a four-poster bed.   Just like its two affiliated hotels in Southern Germany, the property offers accommodation within the medium price range, offering business travelers and conference delegates excellent conditions.  At the Four Points Hotel Koenigshof in the up-market district of Strehlen, the many visitors to this baroque city will also be able to enjoy every imaginable comfort of a resort hotel.

The major highlight of this property, which was recently completely renovated, is the historic section of the building that is protected as a national monument and has a ballroom on the upper level.  This historic royal hall, which is unique in Dresden, will in future once again form part of the social scene in the metropolis on the River Elbe.  The ground floor of this section of the building will also be �revitalized,� attracting the locals to ArabellaSheraton�s newest member hotel with interesting gastronomy and excellent cuisine.

In association with Starwood, ArabellaSheraton Hotels� joint-venture partner, the Four Points Hotel Koenigshof is the second hotel in Dresden and forms the perfect complement to the five star The Westin Bellevue.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts, through its St. Regis, Luxury Collection, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points and W Hotels brands is one of the world�s largest owners and operators of deluxe and first class hotels and resorts.  It comprises more than 700 hotels (110 in Europe) in 80 countries.  Starwood employs over 130.000 employees in its owned and managed hotels.