The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

STAMFORD, Conn.-- Jan. 20, 2012-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of the highly anticipated St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences, as St. Regis nearly triples its global portfolio in just five years. With this milestone, Starwood continues to lengthen its lead in luxury hospitality, with nearly 150 luxury hotels under its St. Regis, Luxury Collection and W Hotel brands, offering guests and residents exceptional levels of service and luxury experiences in a wide range of destinations around the world. St. Regis will continue its dynamic global growth with the upcoming openings of The St. Regis Doha, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi and The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, in addition to the debut of the newly renovated St. Regis Aspen Resort this year.

Celebrated for its dedication to refined elegance at the world’s best addresses, the debut of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in the affluent Bal Harbour enclave heightens the appeal of this coveted international destination: at once a secluded escape with unrivaled amenities as well as a destination at the intersection of art, design and fashion all within reach of the vibrant energy of Miami Beach.

“With its incredible array of rich amenities and proximity to Miami Beach, Bal Harbour has long called for a world-class resort and the arrival of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort now offers an ideal destination for affluent global travelers,” says Paul James, Global Brand Leader for St. Regis and The Luxury Collection. “With refined elegance infused throughout, this resort offers a return to glamour and we believe it is a befitting debut for St. Regis in this important international gateway city.”

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offers guests a new dimension of bespoke luxury with 243 guest rooms and suites and 245 private residences, all offering expansive private balconies with ocean views, in three glass towers rising 27 stories above a sprawling stretch of beach. With exquisite design by world renowned interiors firm Yabu Pushelberg, the resort features intricate details including one-of-a-kind West African Movinque wood and Chinese God Flower Stone marble commissioned exclusively for the resort from a private quarry. The resort and residences also offer signature St. Regis Butler Service, a Remède Spa and a world class dining experience inspired by Jean-Georges at J&G Grill®.

St. Regis’ commitment to art and design is brought to life at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort which showcases works throughout the property from Sawada Hirotoshi, Candida Hofer and Miami-based artist Santiago Rubino, who was commissioned to create a vibrant and whimsical mural as the focal point for the bar. The mural is symbolic of the brand’s evolution: a modern iteration of the iconic King Cole Mural at The St. Regis New York, commissioned by St. Regis founder John Jacob Astor IV.

Exquisite Culinary Experiences

J&G Grill® is The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort’s signature restaurant conceived by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Featuring the exquisite cuisine of this international star, J&G Grill at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort sets new standards for Bal Harbour as a world-class dining destination.

The restaurant stays true to the chef’s concept of blending Asian and French cuisine, with a selection of dishes from his restaurants around the world. A contemporary bar and grill set in a convivial atmosphere, J&G Grill is a unique dining experience where guests, residents and locals can enjoy the highest quality meats and freshest fish, vegetables and fruit from the local market. Additionally, a remarkable, temperature-controlled Wine Vault will house one of the largest wine collections in South Florida showcasing 2,500 bottles of wine.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort also features an oceanfront grill for casual dining called Fresco focused on South American-influenced cuisine, as well as Atlantico, a breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant, with Mediterranean influence and an emphasis on seafood. Poolside cabana and beach services complement the resort’s private beach and pools, including an adults-only pool area with exclusive day cabanas.

Remède Spa, Fitness Center & St. Regis Children’s Club

The newest Remède Spa®, exclusive to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, features 14,000 square feet of luxurious surroundings, including 12 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, men’s and women’s lounges, sauna and steam rooms, and a high tech fitness center with an ocean view. Offering the latest in treatments, the tranquil spa allows customized indulgence that surpasses the discerning tastes of St. Regis guests.

A St. Regis Children’s Club is on-site to cater to the resort’s youngest guests, complete with educational programs and interactive games as well as an innovative teen program with exciting excursions.

The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offer exceptional private residences at the exclusive beachfront property. Spacious one to five bedroom residences, from roughly 1,700 square feet (165 square meters) to over 6,800 square feet (636 square meters), feature innovative designs, state-of-the-art kitchens, and private balconies boasting large outdoor living areas and breathtaking ocean views. Residents enjoy access to all of the incredible amenities of the Resort.

Location

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort are located in the chic and internationally renowned Village of Bal Harbour directly across from the Bal Harbour Shops, one of the finest designer shopping destinations in the world. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort spans nine acres on a pristine 1,000-foot stretch of white sandy beach. The exclusive enclave sits on the northern tip of Miami Beach, just minutes from energetic South Beach and downtown Miami, and is convenient to two international airports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood.

For more information on The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort please visit www.stregisbalharbour.com. The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Sales Center is open on-site at 9703 Collins Avenue. Call 305-993-6000 or visit www.stregisbalharbourresidences.com to explore ownership opportunities of residences priced from $1.9 to over $10 million.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, the St. Regis brand of hotels and residences is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for the brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis US and Latin American hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires and the Riviera Maya. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang and Zhuhai. In Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention to detail through signature St. Regis Butler Service, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com and for the privilege of residential ownership, please visit www.stregis.com/residences.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour is a veritable work of art in its own right.
With designs by Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership and interiors
by world-renowned Yabu Pushelberg, the resort reflects a contemporary
style of clean, modern lines perfectly accented with sophisticated
Art Deco elements.
Continuing the tradition, our magnificent art collection – contemporary
and at the same time steeped in history – pays homage to some
of the world’s most distinguished artists and plays a central role in our
design. Vibrant, thought-provoking works of such talented local artists
as Santiago Rubino are juxtaposed with the dramatic stainless steel
sculpture of celebrated Japanese artist Hirotoshi Sawada, beckoning
visitors to experience the wonder, luxury and passion that is St. Regis.
For example, Rubino’s intriguing “Eyes of the Stars” mural is the focal
point in our bar area – much like Maxwell Parish’s
iconic King Cole mural in New York where the tradition began – and
provokes thoughtful conversation about the mysteries of life and endless
search for knowledge.
Additional highlights of our collection include Inigo Manglano-
Ovalle’s silver entry sculpture “Cloud” which literally floats from the
ceiling; striking bronze sculptures by British sculptor Tony Cragg,
and the dreamlike “Chauteau Versailles” by French photographer Jean Francois Rauzier

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will set new standards for
Miami as a world-class dining destination. Three distinctive
venues will each present an exciting culinary experience:
• International star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten
will dazzle diners in our two-story, 100-seat signature
restaurant – J&G Grill – with his innovative French-
Asian repertoire. The convivial atmosphere will include
breathtaking views of the Atlantic through grand floorto-
ceiling windows. An outdoors dining patio will
further inspire guests amid brilliantly colored gardens.
• Atlantico – open for breakfast and dinner – will
boast an international seafood menu. Its intimate
atmosphere includes a canopied patio for patrons to
dine al fresco in the beautiful South Florida weather.
• The contemporary Fresco Pool Bar & Grill located
poolside, will serve an eclectic menu with South
American flair.
Diners in all three restaurants can sample wines from our
remarkable temperature-controlled Wine Vault, adjacent
to the St. Regis Bar. Boasting one of the largest wine
collections in South Florida, it will house more than 2,500
rare vintages.

BAL HARBOUR, Fla. – (October 31, 2011) – St. Regis® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announces today the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort on January 19, 2012. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will reveal the affluent Bal Harbour enclave as a coveted international destination: at once a secluded escape with unrivaled amenities and a destination at the intersection of art, design and fashion all within reach of the vibrant energy of Miami. Following this year’s recent openings of The St. Regis Bangkok and The St. Regis Florence, St. Regis continues dynamic global growth in the next six months with the debut The St. Regis Tianjin, The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort, The St. Regis Shenzhen, The St. Regis Doha, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort in addition to the debut of the newly renovated St. Regis Aspen Resort.
“The opening of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort represents a significant moment for St. Regis, as the brand continues to grow globally in destinations designed for the new generation of affluent travelers,” says Paul James, Global Brand Leader St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts. “We are eager to debut The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort to both international travelers and the local community,” continues General Manager Marco Selva. “With the arrival of this modern vision of a St. Regis flagship, we look forward to offering our guests bespoke service and refined elegance, both befitting of the destination and true to the St. Regis legacy.”

As one of the nation’s most impressive oceanfront developments, The St Regis Bal Harbour will offer guests a new dimension of bespoke luxury with the resort’s 214 elegant, ocean view rooms and suitesand 307 residences in three all-glass towers rising 27 stories above an expansive stretch of beach. The magnificent resort will offer signature St. Regis Butler Service, a sprawling Remède Spa, a world class dining experience at Jean-Georges’ restaurant J&G Grill, exquisite interior design by Yabu Pushelberg, renowned contemporary art and the finest finishes with one-of-a-kind West African Movinque wood and Chinese God Flower Stone Marble from a private quarry commissioned exclusively for the resort.
Contemporary art plays a central role in the design with works showcased throughout the property from Sawada Hirotoshi, Koehe Nawa and Miami-based artist Santiago Rubino, who commissioned a vibrant graffiti-style mural as the focal point for the bar. The mural is symbolic of the brand’s evolution: a modern iteration of the iconic King Cole Mural, commissioned by St. Regis founder John Jacob Astor IV.
Guestrooms and Suites
Designed by Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership with interiors by celebrated design firm Yabu Pushelberg, guestrooms will reflect a contemporary Art Deco style, a subtle nod to Morris Lapidus, the legendary architect of neo-baroque modern Miami. Ranging from 650 to 2,800 square feet, all guestrooms will offer expansive private balconies with ocean views.
The exclusive 2,800 square foot Presidential Suite will be located on the 24th floor and accessible via private elevator. Here, guests will discover a gourmet kitchen, a media room, two bedrooms, a dining room and 1,200 square foot private ocean-facing balcony.
The resort will be Wi-Fi accessible and guests will enjoy state-of-the-art hotel technology, such as programmed keycards that automatically whisk guests up to their guestroom floor.

Exquisite Culinary Experiences
J&G Grill® will be The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort’s signature restaurant presented by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Featuring the exquisite cuisine of this international star, J&G Grill at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will set new standards for Bal Harbour as a world-class dining destination.
The restaurant will stay true to the chef’s concept of blending Asian and French cuisine, with a selection of dishes from his restaurants around the world. A contemporary bar and grill set in a convivial atmosphere, J&G Grill will be a unique dining experience where guests, residents and locals can enjoy the highest quality meats and freshest fish, vegetables and fruit from the local market. Additionally a remarkable, temperature-controlled Wine Vault will house one of the largest wine collections in South Florida showcasing 2,500 international vintages.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will feature an oceanfront grill for casual oceanfront dining called Fresco focused on South American-influenced cuisine as well as Atlantico, a breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant, with a focus on seafood. Poolside cabana and beach services will complement the resort’s private beach and pools, including an adults-only pool area with exclusive day cabanas.

Remède Spa, Fitness Center & St. Regis Kids Club
The newest Remède Spa®, exclusive to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, will feature 14,000 square feet of blissful surroundings including 12 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, men’s and women’s lounges, sauna and steam rooms, and a high tech fitness center with an ocean view. Offering the latest in treatments, the tranquil spa will allow customized indulgence that surpass the discerning tastes of St. Regis guests.
A St. Regis Children’s Club will be on-site to cater to the resort’s youngest guests, complete with educational programs and interactive games as well as an innovative teen program with exciting excursions.

The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offer exceptional private residences at the exclusive beachfront property. The spacious two and three bedroom residences will feature innovative designs, state-of-the-art kitchens, and private balconies boasting large outdoor living areas and breathtaking ocean views. Residents enjoy access to all of the incredible amenities of the Resort. The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will begin closings in November 2011.
Location
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Residences are located in the chic and internationally renowned Village of Bal Harbour directly across from the Bal Harbour Shops, one of the finest designer shopping destinations in the world. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will span nine acres on a breathtaking 1,000-foot stretch of white sandy beach. The exclusive enclave sits on the northern tip of Miami Beach, just minutes from energetic South Beach and downtown Miami, and convenient to two international airports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood.

BAL HARBOUR, Fla. – (December 22nd, 2011) – St. Regis’ commitment to art and design will be realized with the arrival of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort on January 19, 2012. The resort, which has been conceived of a as a contemporary flagship of the storied brand, reflects this lofty goal; it is a grand, chic and thoroughly elegant space which is truly the modern interpretation of St. Regis. Featuring an expansive art collection, and striking, glamorous design by world renowned interiors firm Yabu Pushelberg, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will offer its guests an unmatched luxury experience that is further enhanced through its merging of exceptional design and incomparable location.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will welcome guests through a stunning entrance hall where they will be immediately greeted by a captivating silver cloud sculpture, created by artist Inigo Manglano-Ovalle which is suspended from the ceiling. “Cloud Prototype No. 4” will be a soft, statement-making sculpture that will change guests’ perspectives as they come in from the outdoors into the luxurious lobby. From there, they will come upon the main entrance hall, which has been dramatically designed with mirrored “bracelet” motifs, reflecting light throughout the space and adding a touch of sparkle to the xx foot corridor. Guests’ eyes will be drawn up to the large rock crystal chandeliers, each boasting xxx individually hung crystals which glitter like gems against the mirrored backdrop. The resort will also feature antique mirroring throughout and a striking ceiling rosette detail, a signature of Yabu Pushelberg, which will be repeated throughout the resort in various spaces. Godflower marble, quarried exclusively for the resort, can be found on all of the floors throughout the ground level; the rich, dark marble is framed by white marble in dramatic fashion and accented with teal flower-like shapes, giving the rare marble its name. Guests will delight in the small details, and thoughtful design of the entire resort, from bas relief gingko leaves and flowers found on the wall leading into The St. Regis Bar and the private wine vault room to the one-of-a-kind West African Movinque wood found throughout the resort, which has been inlaid with silver trim to emphasize contrast between the soft white panels and the natural, blonde, tiger grain finishes of the wood.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will feature 243 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, each boasting a full ocean view as the rooms have been masterfully laid out to take advantage of one of the destination’s most spectacular views- unobstructed azure blue ocean, for as far as the eye can see. Large walk-in closets complete with mirrored drawers, spa bathrooms and expansive outdoor terraces are some of the highlights guests will enjoy in every guestroom and suite. The resort’s guestrooms will reflect a contemporary style with Art Deco elements, a nod to Morris Lapidus, the legendary architect of neo-baroque modern Miami. The rooms have been designed as sanctuary of relaxation with cool blues, grays, mirrored surfaces and details in the carpets, fabrics and wall coverings which reference the destination, from coral branches to sea-life. Additionally, throughout the 14,000 square foot Remède Spa, the sea-inspired motifs will continue, with detailed mosaic tile work forming coral outlines and coral etched glass found throughout the spa.

The artwork at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort continues to reflect the values and time-honored traditions of the St. Regis brand, dating back more than 100 years, to the brand’s flagship property in New York. The art collection at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will be contemporary in nature, offering guests a glimpse at both thought-provoking and modern pieces. The collection offers sophisticated travelers an atmosphere of refined luxury while also playing to the resort’s destination and vibrant locale. Composed of a mix of new and established artists, the expertly curated collection features a variety of pieces in the mediums of sculpture, paint and photography, all chosen for their ability to engage the observer and spark intrigue and conversation. The collection features artists that are both local and internationally known, and includes works by Japanese artist Hirotoshi Sawada, Koehi Nawa, Miami-based graffiti artist Santiago Rubino, French photographer Jean Francois Rauzier and more.
One of the main pieces in the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort collection will be a vibrant mural by local artist Santiago Rubino entitled “Eyes of the Stars,” which will serve as a focal point in the bar experience. The mural is a hallmark for the St. Regis brand, referencing the brand’s New York flagship where Maxfield Parrish’s iconic King Cole Mural -- commissioned by St. Regis founder John Jacob Astor -- is displayed. Like the iconic mural located at the King Cole Bar in New York, “Eyes of the Stars” by Santiago Rubino acts as a centerpiece for The Bar at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and offers guests and visitors an eye-catching visual experience, and serves as a topic of conversation. Another notable piece featured in the lobby reception area is a bejeweled deer sculpture by Japanese artist Koehi Nawa. The stunning silvery-gray sculpture is a modern vision of the majestic animal, and the piece is sheathed in crystal beads which catch and reflect light. The sculpture makes a stunning impression upon guest arrival. Additional works by Vanessa Beercroft, Arslan Sukan, Tony Cragg, Candida Hofer and Inigo Manglano-Ovalle are on display at the resort as well.

This exclusive enclave is located directly across from the celebrated Bal Harbour Shops and mere minutes from the energy of South Beach and Miami. The signature St. Regis Butlers will offer service beyond expectations and a 14,000 square-foot Remède Spa will provide exceptional experiences and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Additional amenities include fine dining restaurants, childcare, and poolside cabana and beach services. Visit www.stregisbalharbour.com or call 305-993-3300 for more information.

The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort sales center is open on-site at 9701 Collins Avenue. For information, call 305-993-6000 or visit www.stregisbalharbourresidences.com to explore ownership opportunities starting at $1.9 million. The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is scheduled for completion this Fall.

Bal Harbour, Florida—September 2011—The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Marco Selva as General Manager. Marco, with over 20 years of domestic and international experience in the luxury hospitality business, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new position at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.

As General Manager, Marco is in charge of operating the Hotel and Residences for the highly-anticipated new resort, opening January 19, 2012. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort embodies the legendary St. Regis legacy, designed a modern vision of the St. Regis flagship and will set a new standard for luxury regionally, nationally and internationally.

“The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort promises to be one of the world’s most exclusive and distinguished resort destinations,” Mr. Selva said. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this iconic brand to South Florida and look forward to great success in the months and years ahead.”
Marco comes to St. Regis Hotels & Resorts from the Gencom Group, one of the nation’s leading investment/development firms specializing in luxury hospitality and residential real estate, where he acted as the Executive Vice President. While at Gencom Group, Marco oversaw the company’s luxury portfolio, which included Ritz-Carlton residential/resort destinations in Philadelphia, Key Biscayne, Florida, Kapalua, Hawaii, and Rancho Mirage in California, among others.

Prior to his position with Gencom, Marco worked with the Ritz Carlton hotel company, and most recently acted as an Area Vice President for the brand, overseeing operations and development for over 20 properties in the Southeastern U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, where he succeeded in leading the hotels to an annual revenue of over $1 billion.Marco has also previously acted as General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne and The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, and he achieved AAA’s coveted Five Diamond rating at both properties. Marco’s knowledge of and relationships in the Southeastern U.S., Caribbean and Latin American markets are important assets he brings to his new role at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. Prior to his work with Ritz Carlton, Marco also held General Manager positions with Sonesta International in the Caribbean and the Middle East and at the El San Juan Resort and Casino in Puerto Rico.

Marco attended the School of Hospitality Management at Switzerland’s Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and continued his education at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration where he completed a Professional Development Program in Sales and Marketing.

The resort experience will forever be changed with the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. January 19, 2012, travelers will discover a new dimension of bespoke luxury and timeless elegance with the resort’s 243 elegant rooms and suites, including 37 condominium-hotel suites, and 270 private residences in three all-glass towers, which rise 27 stories above an expansive nine acre stretch of white sandy beach on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. From legendary butler service, world-class dining, including J & G Grill by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and a signature 14,000 square foot Remède spa to luxurious amenities and interior design by the talented Yabu Pushelberg, The St. Regis Bal Harbour resort promises to deliver a guest experience of unparalleled service and refined elegance.