Westin Clayton Opens Spring 2012

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. April 20, 2009

WHITE PLAINS, NY, April 20, 2009 - Starwood Hotel & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and RJ York announce plans to open a newly constructed Westin hotel in Clayton, Missouri, an affluent suburb just west of St. Louis. Construction on the 245-room hotel will start in early 2010 with an opening scheduled for June of 2012. In addition to its heavenly inspired guest rooms, The Westin Clayton will offer upscale dining, ample meeting facilities and the full suite of Westin signature amenities and services.

Conveniently positioned at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Central Avenue in the heart of Clayton's business district, The Westin Clayton will be highly visible from downtown Clayton and from I-64 and I-170. The hotel will provide easy access to a variety of boutiques, bars, restaurants, as well as the corporate offices of several Fortune 500 companies. Approximately 15 minutes from both downtown St. Louis and Lambert St. Louis International Airport, The Westin Clayton will be just three blocks from the St. Louis County Government Center and one mile from the St. Louis Galleria Mall. Washington University in St. Louis, Busch Stadium and Anheuser Busch Brewery are all within close proximity.

"The Westin Clayton will deliver a signature blend of sophistication and rejuvenation to Clayton, Missouri, the center of the St. Louis county government," said Sue Brush, Senior Vice President, Westin Hotels & Resorts. "We invite visitors to indulge in the sensory-rich Westin experience, designed to send guests home feeling even better than when they arrived."

The soothing Westin Sensory Welcome will create a memorable first impression as guests enter the hotel, with its blend of signature white tea scent, music, botanicals and mood lighting. In their rooms, hotel guests will awaken their senses with the Westin Heavenly Bath(R) experience and restore in the Heavenly Bed(R), 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. In-room, high-speed Internet access, dual line cordless telephones and an ergonomic work space will offer business travelers convenience and productivity in a tranquil setting.

In addition to two restaurants, the hotel will feature 16,500 square feet of flexible meeting space designed to accommodate meetings and social events of all sizes. Guests will also have a chance to maintain their wellness routine while on the road in the hotel's WestinWORKOUT(R) fitness center. In the evening, Unwind(R) - a Westin Evening Ritual will give guests a chance to socialize and transition from day to night, while enjoying the tastes, sights and sounds of the St. Louis area.

"We are thrilled to partner with Starwood to introduce Westin to Clayton," said Robert Kramer, Managing Member of RJ York. "RJ York has spent many years putting this development together, and we anticipate that it will greatly benefit both Clayton residents and visitors to the area."