Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour, together with owner M&L Hospitality, has embarked on a $200 million redevelopment plan, spearheading the revitalisation of Darling Harbour as Australia's leading meeting destination.

The project will see the hotel expand with an additional third tower, adding 222 new guestrooms to its current portfolio, bringing the total number of rooms to 905, plus expansive convention and exhibition space.

The new, 4,800sqm of convention, meeting and event space will feature floor to ceiling glass to maximise natural light and uninterrupted water views of Darling Harbour. The first-rate facilities will include two pillarless ballrooms, the largest with seating up to 1,100 theatre-style, breakout and meeting rooms, dedicated pre-function space and state-of-the-art audio visual technology. Bar Eleven, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney's open rooftop bar, with breathtaking views over the harbour, will continue to operate and provide guests with an alternative outdoor venue for special occasions, meetings and events. 

Scheduled for completion by May 2016 for the convention space and August 2016 for the new tower, the new look hotel will also include a contemporary lobby area, offering new bar and restaurant concepts and design elements with sandstone accents, in keeping with the property's heritage and the Four Points by Sheraton brand.

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour's General Manager, David Fraser says, “We're thrilled to be embarking on the next phase of the hotel's momentous transformation and looking forward to unveiling what will be a first-class hotel, offering guests a truly unique experience at the heart of Sydney.”

David added: “The additional convention space will also help address the reduction of event facilities in the CBD area during the remake of Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre, ensuring Sydney remains number one for large scale events in the Asia-Pacific region.”

This new development phase follows the unveiling of a $30 million renovation, completed in 2013, which included the refurbishment of guestrooms, introducing a new Premium Room category, enhancements to the Corn Exchange Restaurant and Grand Ballroom, and the introduction of four new Heritage Meeting Rooms, providing meeting planners with contemporary, warehouse-style spaces in the city centre.

Ideally located on Sussex Street overlooking the vibrant Darling Harbour precinct, Four Points by Sheraton, Sydney, Darling Harbour, is Australia's largest hotel offering a current total of 683 rooms, including 17 suites, along with simple comforts and exceptional experiences at a great price in the heart of Sydney. For more information on Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour, please visit www.fourpoints.com/sydney.

Following redevelopment Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour will offer:

• 905 guest rooms, including 29 suites and some with balconies
• 4,800 sqm of new convention, meeting and  event space
• A total of 23 spaces for both large and intimate meetings and events
• Two pillar-free ballrooms with natural light and views over Sydney's Darling Harbour - with capacity for 1,000 in the northern ballroom and 1,100 theatre-style in the southern ballroom
• New food and beverage options including a contemporary lobby bar and restaurant
• Rooftop bar with panoramic water and city views
• Fully equipped business centre
• 24-hour fitness centre 

About Four Points by Sheraton

Experience smart travel. With nearly 200 Four Points hotels in more than 30 countries, travelers can find the timeless style and comfort they're looking for with genuine service and everything that matters most, all around the world. From Santiago to Shanghai and Milan to Milwaukee, Four Points hotels can be found in big urban centers, by the airport, near the beach, and in the suburbs. A recent $1 billion invested in renovations, conversions, and new-build hotels has made the brand stronger than ever. Four Points by Sheraton, like all brands within Starwood's portfolio, is proud to offer the Starwood Preferred Guest® program, the industry's richest loyalty program. To learn more, visit www.spg.com. Stay connected to Four Points on facebook.com/fourpoints.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,200 properties in 100 countries, and more than 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

About M&L Hospitality

M&L Hospitality is a Singapore-based international real estate investment group.  M&L Hospitality's portfolio includes hotels in the key gateway cities of Singapore, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the UK, bringing M&L Hospitality's assets under management to approximately SGD $1.6 billion.  Since it acquired the Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour, in 2009 M&L Hospitality has been actively investing in the property, signifying its commitment to the hotel and its confidence in the Sydney market. 

For more information, please visit our website at www.mnlht.com.

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