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Saturday November 22nd, 2008 |
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Westin Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Its 120th Property with the Opening of the Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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The Westin Kuala Lumpur Marks Westin's Entry Into Malaysia |
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Sept. 9, 2003 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) marked a milestone in its upper-upscale brand, Westin Hotels & Resorts, as it celebrates the opening of the brand's 120th property. Conveniently located on Jalan Bukit Bintang, the main shopping and entertainment thoroughfare in Kuala Lumpur, The Westin Kuala Lumpur marks the entry of Westin Hotels & Resorts to Malaysia, and is the first deluxe hotel to open in Kuala Lumpur in the last six years. The Westin Kuala Lumpur is built and owned by Ireka Corporation Berhad (ICB) which is one of Malaysia's leading construction and development companies.
"We are very proud to introduce Westin and its many innovative and signature services and products to travelers visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia," stated Miguel Ko, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific. "Malaysia has developed a reputation for its excellent standard of hospitality and customer service and Starwood Hotels & Resorts is proud to contribute towards the continuing growth of Malaysia as a key business and leisure destination," added Ko.
The five-star Westin Kuala Lumpur boasts 384 rooms and 68 executive residences. The hotel features deluxe guestrooms that are both contemporary and chic, incorporating modern decor with magnificent views of the city skyline. All deluxe rooms and Westin suites feature the brand's Heavenly Bed(R) and broadband Internet access.
The Westin Kuala Lumpur has a variety of food and beverage venues offering a selection of outstanding cuisines:
-- Prego - a multi-level Italian restaurant featuring a stone terrace overlooking vibrant Bintang Walk.
-- The Living Room - a contemporary restaurant with stylish lounge.
-- Splash - an ideal location for a refreshing beverage and snack by the pool.
Other facilities at The Westin Kuala Lumpur include a 6,458 square foot pillarless grand ballroom featuring unique lighting effects and logo projections for meetings, launches and special events; 12 meeting rooms; a full-service Business Center; and an Executive Club Lounge with 24-hour broadband Internet service.
Illustrating Westin's reputation for innovative products and services, The Westin Kuala Lumpur portrays the brand's signature 'Modern Luxury' concept which is fully integrated into the hotel, from design right through to operations. The hotel features all of the brand's innovative products and guest services including Westin Kids Club(R), Service Express(R), Westin One Call(R) and Westin Guest Office(R).
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