Monday, November 3, 2008

W Hotels Makes Landmark Entry into China with Opening of W Hong Kong


KOWLOON, HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2008--Owned by Sun Hung Kai Properties, W Hong Kong Unveils Asia’s First Bliss Spa, Two Signature Restaurants(bottom right photo), a Destination Bar, More than 8,000 Square Feet of Ultra Modern Function Space, a 73rdFloor State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility and Hong Kong’s Most Highly Elevated Rooftop Swimming Pool

Hot in the pursuit of the world’s most intriguing destinations, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the landmark entry of W Hotels into China with the grand opening of W Hong Kong. (top right photo)

Located in a glittering, new waterfront skyscraper in the heart of the city’s vibrant new commercial, entertainment and cultural district, W Hong Kong features 393 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 42 suites.

“We are delighted to bring the W brand to China, continuing our global expansion into the world’s most exciting and intriguing destinations,” said Eva Ziegler, (top left photo) Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts.

“Hong Kong’s dynamic mix of style, culture and modern design make it the perfect backdrop for the W brand. The abundance of world-class restaurants, art galleries and luxury retailers in the city contribute to Hong Kong’s emergence as a vibrant international business and leisure destination.”

“We are thrilled with the opening of W Hong Kong, our first W hotel in China! This hotel is truly an exciting addition to the W brand’s growing international footprint in the world’s most exciting cities and emerging destinations, including Barcelona, Istanbul, Athens, Guangzhou, Bali, Shanghai, Koh Samui, Santiago, Dubai and Doha,” said Miguel Ko, (middle right photo) President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific.

“W Hong Kong is certainly one more great reason to visit this exciting city,” said Vice Chairman & Managing Director Thomas Kwok (bottom left ph0to) speaking on behalf of Sun Hung Kai Properties, owner of W Hong Kong.

“Its positioning and attractions are unique additions to our extensive portfolio of first-class hotels in Hong Kong, and given Starwood’s professionalism and passion for the W brand, we have great confidence in W Hong Kong’s future.

In North America and Latin America, W Hotels have been announced in Austin, Buckhead Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Hoboken, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Downtown New York, Santiago, South Beach, and Washington, D.C.

In Europe, W Hotels have been announced in Athens, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Milan and St. Petersburg. In Asia, W has announced properties in Bangkok, Guangzhou, Macao-Studio City, Shanghai and Yokohama.

In Africa and the Middle East, W has announced properties in Amman, Doha, Dubai-Festival City, Dubai-The Palm and Marrakech. W has plans to open W Retreat & Spa properties in Bali, Koh Samui, Vieques Island and Verbier, the latter of which will serve as W Hotels’ first ski retreat.

For more information, visit http://www.whotels.com/.

CONTACT:
Hwee-Peng Yeo
Director, Corporate Communications
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Ltd
9 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Tower 2
#24-02, Singapore 038989

Tel : +65 6335 4837; Cell : +65 9768 6087; +65 9248 0424
Fax : +65 6335 4820
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/; http://www.starwoodpressclub.com/

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