The Westin Houston Memorial City Makes Debut

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of The Westin Houston Memorial City. Located at the heart of Houston’s bustling West Side, the newly constructed hotel is a key element of the city’s upscale Memorial City Complex and offers 267 spacious guest rooms, ample meeting facilities and the full range of Westin signature amenities and services designed to inspire wellbeing.The soothing Westin Sensory Welcome creates a memorable first impression as guests enter the hotel, with its blend of signature white tea scent, music, botanicals and mood lighting. The lobby features an elegant three-story glass and wood staircase ascending to the meeting and banquet spaces, while a second-floor terrace overlooks downtown Houston.

In their rooms, hotel guests will awaken their senses with the Westin Heavenly Bath(R) experience and restore in the Heavenly Bed(R), a 10-layer ensemble of luxurious comfort featuring a pillow-top mattress set, a cozy down blanket, three crisp sheets, a comforter, duvet and five plush pillows. High-speed Internet access and an ergonomic work space will offer travelers convenience and productivity in a tranquil setting. The Westin Houston Memorial City also offers two full Club floors and a Club Lounge.

The hotel’s 18th floor Infinity Pool is the only one of its kind in the city, complete with a stunning waterfall feature and unparalleled city views. Also on the 18th floor is The WestinWORKOUT facility, where guests can enjoy state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and several spa treatment rooms.

Ideal for business meetings and social functions of all sizes, The Westin Houston Memorial City provides more than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space. Guests can enjoy three meals a day at Trattoria Il Mulino, brought to Houston by the restaurateurs who created the world famous West Village institution, Il Mulino New York. Trattoria Il Mulino features classic Italian cuisine from the Abruzzi region of Italy as well as local culinary influences. Guests can also relax with visitors, friends and business associates at the 024 Lounge.

SOURCE: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Daniel Fountain / 04.04.2011

Editor, Hotel Designs

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