Scheduled to Open in Early 2018, the Hotel Marks Sheraton’s Debut in the San Gabriel Area

STAMFORD, Conn.–September 10, 2015– Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Shenzhen Hazens Real Estate Investment Group, LLC today announced the signing of Sheraton San Gabriel, a new, 288-room hotel located in the heart of San Gabriel, about 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Set to start construction this month, the Sheraton San Gabriel will feature all of the brand’s signature amenities and offerings, including Sheraton Club® and a luxury spa. The hotel is expected to open in early 2018 as the brand seeks to double charge its growth with a goal of opening more than 150 new Sheraton hotels worldwide by 2020. This is just one of many new initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, the all-encompassing plan to make Sheraton the global hotel brand of choice, everywhere.

“The signing of Sheraton San Gabriel further reinforces our commitment to expanding our largest and most global brand with world-class properties in key gateway markets,” said Allison Reid, Senior Vice President of North America Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Hazens Real Estate Investment Group, LLC to bring Sheraton to San Gabriel.”

Sheraton San Gabriel will offer 277 guest rooms and 11 suites, and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space across four banquet rooms. The hotel will feature two signature restaurants, offering Chinese and steakhouse dining options, as well as a bar, pool, fitness facilities and luxury spa. Guests will be able to stay connected in comfort in the Sheraton Club lounge with complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments and Wi-Fi.

“Aligning ourselves with a powerful brand like Sheraton has strengthened our position as one of China’s top real estate companies,” said Sonnet Hui, Executive Project Director of Hazens Group. “The Sheraton San Gabriel will allow us to further serve the needs of this key demographic in an important gateway market.”

Mason Situ, General Manager of Hazens Group, said: “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and to bring the globally recognized Sheraton brand to the San Gabriel Valley, which has achieved international prominence as a hub for the Chinese community.”

Sheraton San Gabriel will be located in the heart of historic San Gabriel and within a short drive of multiple attractions, including Santa Anita Race Track, the Rose Bowl Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Staples Center, Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. The hotel will also be steps away from the San Gabriel Square Mall, which has been dubbed the “Great Mall of China,” housing Chinese specialty shops within its 220,000 square feet of retail space.

For more information on Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.sheraton.com.