Sheraton Extends A Warm Welcome To Guests In The Baltimore-Washington Area

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and LTD Management Company L.L.C. (LTD) together announce the opening of the Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) Hotel in Linthicum, Maryland on May 10, 2007. The official opening of the hotel will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the community on Thursday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m. with a wide variety of prizes including a grand prize raffle for Southwest Airline tickets.

Located approximately two miles from the BWI Airport at 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road, The Sheraton BWI Hotel is ideally positioned to serve the increasing numbers of travelers to the Baltimore-Washington area. Drawing approximately 33% of the commercial airport in the mid-Atlantic region, BWI Airport has emerged as one of the busiest transportation destinations for the national and international community. A 30 minute drive from Washington, D.C., the new hotel is also just minutes from downtown Baltimore and the dynamic Inner Harbor area, where guests can enjoy fantastic food, a variety of shopping venues and live music performances.

The exterior design of the Sheraton prototype hotel features urban architecture with a 19th century American park design including a courtyard, cobblestone pavement and black iron fencing. The warmly decorated interior includes mahogany and leather furnishings, suede wall coverings, and dramatic lighting.

The hotel’s 193 rooms and ten suites showcase a design featuring rich jewel-tone colors and the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Guests will also enjoy the sleek bathroom design, including retro chrome fittings on a freestanding marble vanity, double frosted glass doors at entry and frameless glass shower stalls. The hotel also features Sheraton’s signature Club Level rooms.

“Sheraton is proud to partner with LTD Management to welcome visitors to one of the most heavily-trafficked airport hubs in the country, delivering signature amenities to travelers on the road,” said Hoyt Harper, senior vice president, Sheraton Hotels. “By providing a warm and comforting environment and distinctive service, the Sheraton BWI will make it easy to stay connected with loved ones and fellow guests while traveling.”

Ideal for both business meetings and social functions, the Sheraton BWI offers 4,720 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet areas and a 5,472 square foot multi-function outdoor lawn terrace. Additional facilities include a concierge floor and club lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, sundry shop and complimentary airport shuttle. Adjacent to the lobby, guests will find an inviting full-service restaurant outfitted with a fireplace, expansive windows, and burnished light fixtures.

“The new Sheraton BWI will provide a much needed comfort and luxury offering to the increasing amount of travelers passing through the Baltimore area,” said Neel Desai, Managing Partner for LTD Management. “Adding this property to the BWI surrounding area will allow business travelers and vacationers alike to enjoy one of the world’s most recognizable and trusted brands with top of the line comfort.”