THE WESTIN HOUSTON MEMORIAL CITY MAKES DEBUT
Located in the City’s Upscale Memorial City Complex, the new Westin is convenient to Businesses, Shops,
Dining and Sports Venues
Houston, TX – March 24, 2011 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
(NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of The Westin Houston Memorial City. Located at the heart of
Houston’s bustling West Side, the newly constructed hotel is a key element of the city’s upscale Memorial
City Complex and offers 267 spacious guest rooms, ample meeting facilities and the full range of Westin
signature amenities and services designed to inspire well-being.
Boasting panoramic views of Houston’s skyline, The Westin Houston Memorial City is connected via a sky
bridge to Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial City Mall. The hotel is also convenient
to the Energy Corridor, Westchase District, and CityCentre, a variety of restaurants, shopping areas,
entertainment and sports venues, and the offices of numerous international corporations. The Westin Houston
Memorial City joins two other Westin hotels in Houston and is the third Starwood property to open within the
Memorial City Complex, which also features Four Points by Sheraton Houston, Memorial City, and Sheraton Houston
West Hotel.
“The Westin Houston Memorial City is a prime addition to our fast-growing portfolio of hotels and gives us
an even greater presence in this key metropolitan center,” said Nancy London, Brand Leader for Westin Hotels
& Resorts. “Staying at a Westin is simply different. We make the healthiest choices irresistibly appealing,
with innovative programs that ensure that guests always leave a Westin feeling better than when they arrived.”
The soothing Westin Sensory Welcome creates a memorable first impression as guests enter the hotel, with its
blend of signature white tea scent, music, botanicals and mood lighting. The lobby features an elegant
three-story glass and wood staircase ascending to the meeting and banquet spaces, while a second-floor terrace
overlooks downtown Houston.
In their rooms, hotel guests will awaken their senses with the Westin Heavenly Bath® experience and restore
in the Heavenly Bed®, a 10-layer ensemble of luxurious comfort featuring a pillow-top mattress set, a cozy down
blanket, three crisp sheets, a comforter, duvet and five plush pillows. High-speed Internet access and an
ergonomic work space will offer travelers convenience and productivity in a tranquil setting. The Westin
Houston Memorial City also offers two full Club floors and a Club Lounge.
The hotel’s 18th floor Infinity Pool is the only one of its kind in the city, complete with a stunning
waterfall feature and unparalleled city views. Also on the 18th floor is The WestinWORKOUT facility, where
guests can enjoy state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and several spa treatment rooms.
Ideal for business meetings and social functions of all sizes, The Westin Houston Memorial City provides more
than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space. Guests can enjoy three meals a day at
Trattoria Il Mulino, brought to Houston by the restaurateurs who created the world famous West Village
institution, Il Mulino New York. Trattoria Il Mulino features classic Italian cuisine from the Abruzzi region
of Italy as well as local culinary influences. Guests can also relax with visitors, friends and business
associates at the 024 Lounge.
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