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Starwood Hotels� Newest Brand - the Extended Stay ELEMENT,
Opens First Property in
Lexington, Massachusetts, Adjacent to a 136 room aloft
.
Extended Stay Options for Travelers
LEXINGTON, Mass.- July 1, 2008 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) opens the eco-friendly doors of ELEMENTsm Lexington in Lexington, MA today, July 1, 2008. ELEMENT is Starwood�s newest hotel concept and the first LEED-certified hotel chain in the country. Located just off Route 128 at 727 Marrett Road, ELEMENT Lexington is making its national debut, offering guests an entirely new extended stay experience that combines smart design, nature-inspired, and eco-friendly touches. Modern amenities range from complimentary WiFi to an international pantry stocked with everything from Korean kimchi soup to artisanal meats and cheeses. Guests will leave Lexington�s newest hotel knowing what it truly means to wake up and thrive. ELEMENT Lexington�the first hotel to open its doors to guests�will also
serve as Starwood�s green trailblazer with the intent of migrating key
learnings to its sister brands including Westin, Sheraton and Le Meridien
Hotels. Since 1999, W Hotels served as an incubator for Starwood�s innovation
in hotel style and design and Westin Hotels and Resorts forged a new path
in hotel bedding when it launched the Heavenly Bed. ELEMENT Lexington will
be used as the concept lab in which operators can explore the best ways
to be eco-friendly while continuing to deliver an eco-chic guest experience.
Element Lexington Hotel (rendering) 727 Marrett Road - B Lexington, Massachusetts . The ELEMENT brand�s unique smart design philosophy is evident from the moment guests arrive. After passing through a signature portal that provides a literal bridge to the ELEMENT interior haven, guests will be greeted with streams of natural light from a multi-storied window wall. The vitality of the lobby will be matched by the energy of the hotel�s outdoor fire pit and barbecue, where a regular nightly gathering will give guests an opportunity to interact, while sipping a glass of wine or draft microbrew beer. The smart design and clever use of space in the hotel�s 123 guest rooms will be aimed at encouraging guest productivity while facilitating relaxation. Whether you choose a studio, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom unit, ELEMENT hotel�s open, modular flow will blend together each part of the guestroom to create a residential feel. Guests will be able to customize their rooms to match their habits through multi-purpose, modular furniture, swiveling flat-screen LCD televisions, large desks with open shelving and custom-designed closets. In addition, each room offers a complete kitchen that features modern Energy-Star rated appliances and all the tools and utensils to prepare a gourmet meal. Guests will also rest soundly in the renowned Westin Heavenly Bed®, and recharge each morning in sleek, contemporary bathrooms with oversized spa showers. A Vital Travel Hub
�Lexington is the perfect city for ELEMENT guests to thrive in due to its fast-growing business sector, heavily-trafficked sports venues, and proximity to Boston,� said Chris Hartzell, General Manager for ELEMENT Lexington. �Whether they�re working or relaxing, this refreshing haven will put guests in control of their experience, helping them feel at their best while on the road.� Space to Live Your Life
ELEMENT Hotels will also feature approximately 456 square feet of meeting space, an integrated technology center and library, as well as café seating, a workspace and a flexible lobby lounge space. For breakfast, guests will be able to choose among several options, including its signature hot breakfast sandwich, fresh fruit and cereal bar. Great for the Earth. Great for Guests
No-Compromise, Eco-Chic Guest Experience
Each ELEMENT hotel is infused with natural light, featuring a 16-foot window wall in the lobby and oversized windows in each guest room providing sightlines to the outdoors. Biophilic design�literally meaning the love of living systems�is the art of bringing the outside world in and natural colors and patterns are reflected in the ELEMENT rooms and public space design and furnishings. Launched to the development community in 2006, ELEMENT hotels are inspired by the design and positioning of Westin Hotels and Resorts and will promote balance through smart and sustainable design. Additional ELEMENT Hotels opening later this year include Summerlin,
NV near Las Vegas; Irving, TX; and Arundel Mills, MD, a suburb of Baltimore;
and Houston Vintage Park, Houston, TX. ELEMENT Lexington is taking reservations
now. To reserve a room, please call 1-781-861-1751. For more information,
please visit www.elementhotels.com.
ABOUT STARWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Note: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities regulations. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and involve risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated at the time the forward-looking statements are made. These risks and uncertainties are presented in detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results and events will not materially differ. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.) |
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