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| Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, 157 High Street Arts District, Portland, ME |
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| Jim Merkel |
Portland, ME and Stamford, CC - - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT)
announced the debut of its world-renowned Westin brand in Portland, Maine
following the strategic conversion of a landmark property in the heart of the
city’s Arts District.
Located at 157 High Street in the heart of Portland’s
vibrant art district, the hotel is directly across the street from the Portland
Museum of Art.
Owned by Rockbridge and managed by New Castle Hotels &
Resorts, The Westin Portland Harborview is the state’s first Westin hotel,
featuring 289 guest rooms and suites, two dining outlets, a day spa and all of
the brand’s distinctive signature amenities.
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| Brian Povinelli |
Formerly known as
the Eastland Hotel, The Westin Portland Harborview completed an 18-month, $50
million restoration and renovation project prior to raising the Westin flag.
“As one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in
Portland, we are excited to revitalize the hotel and reintroduce it as a Westin
while maintaining its rich history,” said Jim Merkel, Rockbridge CEO.
“The Westin Portland Harborview will be a top lodging destination along the
eastern seaboard and will serve as the anchor for downtown Portland’s historic
Arts District.”
“We are delighted to expand the Westin brand’s reach to the
vibrant city of Portland, the cultural hub of Maine,” said Brian Povinelli,
global brand leader for Westin Hotels & Resorts and Le Meridien.
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| Gerry Chase |
"For nearly a century, the Eastland was a beacon of
hospitality in this port city, and we believe it was worth the extra effort
that comes with restoration to ensure that The Westin Portland Harborview would
remain a distinctive part of Portland's tourism landscape," said Gerry
Chase, president and COO of New Castle.
“With more than eight million annual overnight and day
visitors, I am excited to officially welcome the Westin Portland Harborview to
our city,” said Portland Mayor Michael Brennan.
"Portland has a great reputation as a hip destination
with its own distinct personality," said Bruce Wennerstrom, general
manager of The Westin Portland Harborview.
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| Portland, Maine Mayor Michael Brennan |
"By combining
the historical charm of this landmark property with the Westin brand’s emphasis
on well-being, we have created a hotel that will resonate with our neighbors,
vacationers and the event and meeting planners who are increasingly looking to
Portland for their functions and special occasions."
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Lauralee Dobbins/Chris Daly
Daly Gray, Inc.
703-435-6293
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