The 255-room President Wilson Hotel holds a five-star rating from the prestigious Societe Suisse des Hoteliers.  It is located on Quai Wilson on the shore of Lac Leman, with a dazzling view of the lake�s famous �Jet d�Eau� fountain.  The hotel is within walking distance of the United Nations and close to the Palais Wilson, headquarters of the Human Rights Organization.

The hotel underwent a $123 renovation which was completed in 1995 that included construction of a new wing, plus a heated swimming pool and outdoor Garden Cafe overlooking Lac Leman.  The hotel features two restaurants, Le Cirq and L�Arabesque.

�The President Wilson in Geneva is a perfect fit to the legendary hotels we have in The Luxury Collection,� said W. Douglas McKenzie, Vice President & Brand Manager for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.  �We will now be able to offer the most sophisticated international travelers a new superb accommodation in one of the most strategic destinations in Europe.�

�With our affiliation to The Luxury Collection of Starwood we will be able to reach the luxury market around the globe,� said Charles Tamman, Chairman and General Manager of The President Wilson Hotel.  �The name of the Hotel President Wilson is a great asset for us and seeing it coupled with other Starwood Luxury Collection hotels such as The St. Regis in New York, Beijing International Club in China, or the Danieli and Gritti in Venice, the is a confirmation we have chosen the right brand name.�

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., through its St. Regis, Luxury Collection, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points and W subsidiaries, is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 700 hotels in 77 countries and 130,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.