'€œFour Points by Sheraton crosses 200th hotel milestone'€

WORDS DESY NURHAYATI PHOTOS BY FOUR POINTS by SHERATON BALI KUTA

Marking the debut of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in Indonesia, Four Points by Sheraton Bali Kuta, delivers great value for guests to experience the globally famous tourist spot in style.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and PT Umah Benesari property is conveniently set in the heart of the thriving Legian-Kuta neighborhood, offering a resort-style holiday experience with the full range of signature urban comforts for which the brand is renowned.

With honest and uncomplicated comfort, complete with the essentials that matter most, the property features 185 contemporary guest rooms overlooking the turquoise waters of the Lagoon Pool and Junior Pool.

The compact 28 square-meter Deluxe Rooms are suitable for individual travelers and couples, while the spacious 55 sq.m. Suites, with interconnecting options, are perfect for families.

Each room is a testament to the Four Points by Sheraton signature style of clean lines, warm tones and comfortable finishes and includes a 40-inch LCD television.

Not to be forgotten is the Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort custom-designed bed, certain to give guests the sleep they have been waiting for with its plush mattress, down pillows, cozy duvet and crisp 250 thread-count linens.

The striking interiors of the resort are the result of collaboration with award-winning Moroccan interior designer and decorator, Zohra Boukhari. Drawing inspiration from her native country and her experience throughout Asia, Boukhari has created a timeless ambience that pays homage to her roots, as well as the Balinese culture.

The resort'€™s restaurants and bars serve up a selection of fun, social dining and entertainment experiences that cater to all tastes and moods.

Boasting a wood-fired oven, The Eatery is the Four Points brand'€™s signature all-day dining restaurant, while Vertigo rooftop lounge and swim-up bar offers a poolside menu and is the perfect location to enjoy cocktails at sunset.

The lobby bar, Wrapped, is where you can find gelato, good coffee and wines, while The Best Brew highlights the brand'€™s signature Best BrewsTM program, showcasing the best hand-picked regional crafted beer on the island and BBQ selections.

This hotel also features a large, well-equipped Kids Club that caters to both the hands-on, play-focused activities that little ones demand, while offering a separate area of technology-focused games and entertainment systems for older children. The supervised Junior Pool completes the family-friendly experience, ensuring hours of happy, active fun for all ages.

The inviting swimming pools '€“ the Lagoon Pool with Jacuzzi in the middle and the Rooftop Swim-up Pool Bar '€“ hold center stage in the resort'€™s design, ensuring a genuine island holiday feel.

Guests have 24-hour access to the Health Club, which features state-of-the-art equipment. For meetings and conferences, Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta, provides a 216 sq.m. room.

This resort is also disabled-friendly, with a dedicated guestroom and easy-access to all facilities, including the restrooms in the lobby.

True to the Four Points brand'€™s promise of providing the essentials that matter most, the hotel features complimentary wireless internet access in all public spaces, daily bottled water, USB power port plugs and a signature breakfast with freshly brewed coffee.

'€œWe are optimistic and excited to welcome travelers and holidaymakers at the very first Four Points by Sheraton here in Indonesia. It really is a destination hotel for guests that want to be right in the middle of the action, whether they are here for business or to simply relax and have fun,'€ Masri, general manager of Four Points by Sheraton Bali Kuta, said.

Ideally situated on Jl. Benesari Banjar Pengabetan in the midst of the buzzing Legian-Kuta area, the resort is walking distance to many nearby tourist attractions, including the shopping district of Jl. Legian, Beachwalk mall, as well as being a stone'€™s throw from traditional handicraft markets, the iconic beach strips of Kuta and Legian, and the nearby Waterbom Park.

Fueled by unprecedented demand in dynamic destinations across the globe, the booming Four Points brand crossed the 200th hotel milestone worldwide in late September this year.

Boasting the second largest pipeline in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts portfolio in Asia Pacific, Four Points continues to exceed expectations with its tremendous appeal for global travelers.

With the recent openings of Four Points Istanbul Dudullu (Turkey); Four Points Seoul, Namsan (South Korea); Four Points Bali, Kuta (Indonesia); and Four Points Moncton (Canada), the brand, currently represented in 40 countries worldwide, continues its bullish global growth.

'€œFour Points is proud to cross the 200th hotel milestone with the recent openings of these four hotels in diverse and dynamic markets across the globe,'€ said Brian McGuinness, global brand leader, specialty select brands for Starwood.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, guests can be sure that they receive consistent, authentic experiences in a relaxed atmosphere, as the brand is designed for smart, independent travelers seeking excellent service and great experiences.