WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—A new Four Points by Sheraton in Tallahassee is expected to become the brand’s first LEED-certified property, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced. Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown, which will open this summer, is on track to receive certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program in 2012. The hotel is also working toward earning certification as part of the Florida Green Lodging Program.
Located in the heart of Florida’s capital city, Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown will occupy a 12-story round building that has been a city landmark since 1969. The former Holiday Inn will complete an extensive multi-million dollar renovation prior to opening as a Four Points by Sheraton. Owned by Union Hotel Company Tallahassee RLLLP, the hotel will feature 164 guestrooms.
“Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown is a great example of a successful conversion property that is incorporating leading-edge green standards into its operations,” said Paul Sacco, senior vice president of North American Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “The brand has become an increasingly popular choice for both new-builds and conversions, as we continue our aggressive expansion across North America.”
Sustainability Consulting Firm Hired
To spearhead the often complex and lengthy application process to attain LEED status, Union Hotel Company Tallahassee, RLLP has partnered with Boulder, Colo.-based UHG Consulting, a sustainability consulting firm specializing in LEED certification and green building. UHG is working with Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee to advance the hotel’s sustainability initiatives, achieve total cost savings from energy efficiency, and create public awareness of its green practices.
“We are delighted that Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown is in pursuit of LEED certification, as we continue to find ways to deliver our popular lifestyle brands with minimal environmental impact,” said Brian McGuinness, senior vice president, Specialty Select Brands for Starwood.
Four Points opened its 150th hotel in 2010, solidifying its place as Starwood’s third largest brand with the second-biggest global pipeline. Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown’s central location puts guests within walking distance of the Capital Building, Florida State University and Florida A&M University. The hotel is just minutes from the Tallahassee Regional Airport and convenient to the Federal Courthouse, Lemoyne Center for Visual Arts, Odyssey Science Center and the numerous shops and restaurants of downtown Tallahassee.
“The renovation of this iconic hotel property has provided us with a unique opportunity to not only restore a city landmark, but also set a new standard for sustainable re-development within the city of Tallahassee,” said Peter Walstra, director of operations for Union Hotel Company Tallahassee RLLLP. “We are proud to fly the Four Points flag, and we look forward to reaching even more travelers through the award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest program.”
Go to the Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown.
