Thailand Welcomes Its First Westin Resort

Westin Siray Bay Resort Phuket Opens 1 AUGUST 2010

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. August 03, 2010

1 August 2010, Phuket, Thailand - The first Westin resort in Thailand - The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket opened its doors and welcomed its very first guests.

The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket offers weary travelers a sensory rich environment to relax and rejuvenate on stunning Siray Island on the east coast of Phuket. The entire resort overlooks picturesque Siray Bay and boasts a secluded beach and beautiful ocean views from every vantage point. A bridge connects Siray Island to Phuket Island and is an 8 minute drive from charming Phuket town, 45 minute drive from Phuket International Airport and a short boat ride from world renowned islands such as Phi Phi, James Bond, Similan and Maya Islands famous for their pristine beaches and abundant marine life. Located close by are Phuket's major sights, shopping malls, entertainment and world class attractions.

“We are extremely proud to open the first Westin resort in Thailand and offer signature services and facilities combined with warm Thai hospitality to renew and recharge guests. Our goal is to provide an exclusive ocean side sanctuary so our guests that stay with us depart feeling better than when they arrived.” says Greg Findlay, General Manager of The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket.

The resort will offer 261 stylishly appointed guest rooms, suites and villas decorated with modern decor and stylish furnishings with a soothing feel. All rooms enjoy breathtaking ocean views and are lavishly appointed with open outdoor balconies to relax, Westin Heavenly Bed®, Heavenly Bath®, rain showers, flat screen LCD televisions, state of the art audio visual entertainment jacks, iPod docking stations, high speed broadband and wireless internet access throughout the resort. Select guestrooms, suites and villas feature their own private plunge pools and even rooftop relaxation areas overlooking Siray Bay.

To elevate guest's senses the resort boasts a white tea scented lobby with amazing ocean views. Travelers seeking a personal, enriching experience and healthy lifestyle will also be able to experience a range of Westin products and services including the signature Westin Heavenly Bed®, Westin WORKOUT™, and the first Heavenly Spa by Westin® in Thailand. The Heavenly Spa by Westin® offers 4 single and 3 couple treatment rooms, a Vichy shower room, Ayurveda wellness room, and steam and sauna rooms to uplift. For the resorts smaller guests a complimentary Westin Kids Club® is guaranteed to keep them busy with local arts and crafts, outdoor activities, open air movies and even stargazing. To refresh guests can choose from three large swimming pools all with adjoining bubble beds, Jacuzzi's and sun lounges to relax.

Guests can recharge at any of the 6 restaurant and bars all featuring ocean views, sample modern Pan Asian cuisine at EEST, or international cuisine from live cooking stations at Seasonal Tastes, or sit poolside at Splash whilst watching the dazzling tropical sunset. In room dining is available 24 hours and all restaurants and bars incorporate Superfoods RX specially catered for guests looking to enhance their wellness and wellbeing.

The resort also boasts the Siray Bay Ballroom and four meeting rooms totaling 740 sqm of meeting and function space. All pre function areas are climate controlled with sweeping ocean views ideal for those gala dinners or casual cocktail parties by the beach. A dedicated banquet team is on hand as well as state of the art technology and the latest in audio visual equipment.

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About Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 169 hotels and resorts in more than 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Meridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

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