The Westin National Harbor Awakens the Senses in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Situated on the banks of the Potomac River, the new hotel provides easy access to the dining, entertainment and shops of the premier National Harbor development
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. | Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces the opening of The Westin National Harbor, a newly constructed, sophisticated hotel in Prince George's County, Maryland. The 195-room hotel is part of the upscale National Harbor development, a 300-acre, waterfront lifestyle center that combines the best in dining, shopping and entertainment. Owned by Brentwood National Harbor, LLC and developed and managed by SREE Hotels, LLC. The only waterfront hotel in the Metro DC area, The Westin National Harbor inspires relaxation and renewal in a scenic setting, just minutes from Washington, D.C.
Rising from the shores of the Potomac River, The Westin National Harbor offers sweeping views of the nation's capital and its many landmarks. The hotel is just a ten-minute drive from Alexandria, Arlington and Washington, D.C. and provides easy access to an array of leading attractions including The U.S. Capitol, The White House, The Washington Monument and several world-class museums. Guests can stroll to the high-end shops and restaurants within National Harbor, take a water taxi to downtown Alexandria and Georgetown Harbor or catch a ball game at the Washington Nationals' new stadium.
"The Westin National Harbor provides a sophisticated and refreshing guest experience in and around our nation's capitol," said Sue Brush, Senior Vice President, Westin Hotels & Resorts. "The sensory-rich environment at The Westin National Harbor is designed to enable personal renewal and send guests home feeling better than when they arrived."
The soothing Westin Sensory Welcome blends a signature white tea scent, music, botanicals and mood lighting to create a memorable first impression as guests enter the hotel. Stunning views of the Potomac River, Harbor Walk, Old Town Alexandria and Washington, D.C. are highlights of the hotel's 195 beautifully appointed guestrooms, which include five Deluxe Suites. Catering to travelers in signature Westin style, guest rooms are equipped with updated technology, flat-screen televisions and a well-designed work area. The Westin Heavenly Bed(R) ensures visitors will enjoy a good night's sleep, while the Heavenly Bath(R) and other amenities thoroughly restore mind and body.
"Westin National Harbor will be a wonderful addition to the upscale National Harbor development, providing guests with the perfect spot to relax and renew," said Ravi C. Patel, President and CEO of SREE Hotels, LLC. "Both business guests and vacationers will delight in this hotel's refreshing atmosphere, superior service and signature Westin amenities."
Guests are invited to rejuvenate at The Westin WORKOUT(R) fitness center or pamper themselves with a selection of indulgent spa amenities as part of the industry-leading Westin in-room spa program. Sauciety, the hotel's full-service restaurant offers tasty fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, accompanied by restful harbor views. Perfect for meetings or social functions, the hotel offers an 1,800 square-foot ballroom and separate boardroom equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual services and high-speed Internet access.
About SREE Hotels, LLC
SREE Hotels, LLC is a hotel development and Management Company which currently owns or operates 16 select service hotels franchised under Marriott' Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites brands. They currently have 8 properties under development to open in 2008 and 2009.
Westin Hotels & Resorts(R), with more than 157 hotels and resorts in more than 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc(R). Starwood(R) is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, W(R), Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced aloft(SM) and element(SM) Hotels. 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 .
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