The Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport

January opening slated following all encompassing renovation and upgrade

TORONTO, December 11, 2006 -Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that The Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport will make its debut mid-January. The property will fly the Westin flag under a license agreement to Columbia Sussex, developer, owner and operator of more than 85 hotels and seven casinos around the world. Currently, the Bristol Place is nearing completion of an extensive, all encompassing renovation and upgrade. Each of the 287 guest rooms and suites will feature Westin's signature Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath as well as the Westin WorkOUT powered by Reebok gym. The property will also offer more than 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 5820-sq.ft. ballroom and more than 16 additional meeting rooms. Westin guests will delight in the culinary offerings in Zachary's dining room. Consistently rated as one of Canada's Top 100 restaurants, Zachary's will also offer a stylish new look come the new year.
"Westin is synonymous with renewal and tranquility," said Yari Khan, General Manager of The Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport. "Being so close to the airport, we look forward to pampering and soothing harried business travelers and leisure guests alike."
Superbly situated on Dixon Road just moments away from Toronto's Pearson International Airport, The Westin Bristol Place offers complimentary shuttle service to all three terminals. The hotel is minutes away from the International Centre, Toronto Congress Centre, and the corporate offices in Mississauga, while downtown Toronto is 20 minutes away.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, with more than 127 hotels and resorts in more than 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, W Hotels, Le Mridien and the recently announced ALOFTSM and ELEMENTSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit [url]www.starwoodhotels.com[/url].

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