PLAYA BONITA, REPUBLIC
OF PANAMÁ– June 2011 – The Westin Playa
Bonita Panamá,
the first Westin in the burgeoning destination, is set to be unveiled
in
October 2011. Currently under construction, the 100 million dollar
cutting-edge
beach hotel will offer the largest meeting and banquet space in
the Republic of Panamá and is being brought to life by
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Bern Hotels &
Resorts.
Conceived as a
contemporary luxury oasis, The Westin Playa
Bonita Panamá will break through
traditional barriers of design to create an elementally infused
structure
reflecting its natural environment. Inspired by the destination’s
combination
of natural beauty and industrial innovation, guests will be transported
to a
spacious beachfront haven surrounded by lush greenery and nautical
serenity.
Complete with multiple chic and dramatic common areas, including
staggering
views of the Pacific Ocean through the lobby’s massive floor to ceiling
windows, the beach hotel will feature seven restaurants, four bars and
an
unprecedented 65,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces comprised
of 22
multi-purpose spaces evoking an eclectic array of ambiances ranging
from
intimate decadence to modern minimalism.
“We believe the first
Westin in the Republic of Panamá is one of the
most exciting new prospects the destination has seen in decades. Our
goal is to
create an exclusive lifestyle beach hotel that showcases the Republic
of
Panamá’s natural beauty and redefines the nation’s travel
industry,” said
Herman Bern Jr., President of Bern Hotels and Resorts. “The beach hotel
will
cater to the luxurious demands of a diverse set of international
consumers that
visit the destination. With our premier location, accommodations and
amenities,
we will provide guests with an inimitable business or leisure
experience.”
Conveniently situated
within just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan capital of
Panamá City, the
beach hotel is also in close proximity to various attractions, historic
landmarks and national parks. Accommodations include 611 guest rooms,
including
64 spacious suites and three deluxe Royale suites, all with ocean or
tropical
rainforest views. Relaxation is guaranteed with Westin’s signature
Heavenly Bed®, a luxurious 10-layer comfort bed with plush bedding,
and
Heavenly Bath®, featuring a customizable showerhead. Rooms will
also be
equipped with an LCD TV, high-speed Internet access and ergonomic
workspace to
enhance guests’ stay.
Rounding out the complete lifestyle offerings,
The Westin Playa Bonita Panamá will boast an
ultra chic, open-air VIP Lounge on the 19th floor. Featuring
imaginative design
and immaculate detail, the lounge will take full advantage of the
high-rise
building’s panoramic views that include the Pacific Ocean, endless
rainforest
and the Downtown area’s unmatched skyline.
Seven fine dining restaurants featuring a
variety of haute cuisine sure to please any variety of palates and
striking
décor will also be unveiled in October. Oceanfront restaurants
will include
Oceánica, an international buffet; Café Pacífica,
featuring Pacific Rim
cuisine; Starfish Grill, a la carte seafood; Tierra y Fuego, fine Latin
steak
house; and Asiana offering a multitude of Asian fusion menu
options. On the beach, guests can enjoy Mediterranean tapas
and wine
at the Soléo restaurant or refreshing cocktails at the swim-up
pool bar or
beach bar. In room dining is also available to guests
24-hours a day.
Additional facilities
will include a Westin WORKOUT® gym, three freshwater infinity edge
pools,
children’s pool, and Westin Kids Club®.
ABOUT THE WESTIN PLAYA BONITA PANAMÁ
Launching in October 2011, The Westin Playa
Bonita Panamá is an upscale beach hotel strategically
located
alongside the Pacific Ocean, on a mile long stretch of golden
sand on
Playa Bonita Beach, surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest.
Boasting 611
elegant guestrooms, including 67 spacious suites, all with panoramic
views of
the ocean and rainforest, seven fine dining restaurants, four bars,
three
infinity edge pools, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and the largest
meeting and
event space in Central America, the modern and über-chic beach
hotel is set to
redefine the cosmopolitan destination upon its
unveiling. The beach
hotel is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of
the
leading hotel and leisure companies in the world. For more information
please
call 1.877.800.1690.