W Seattle

July 2009 (SEATTLE, WA) --In 1999, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. opened the 424-room W Seattle, [url]www.whotels.com/seattle[/url], at 1112 Fourth Avenue at Seneca Street in the heart of downtown. W Seattle offers a union of style and substance with top-of-the-line business technology and amenities, well appointed and efficient function spaces, a contemporary bar that offers a deliciously provocative cocktail adventure and an award-winning restaurant that offers notably recognized new American cuisine.
As a weekend get-away or corporate destination, W Seattle is conveniently located in the core of Seattle's financial, retail and entertainment district. The hotel is just five blocks from the Pike Place Market, two blocks from the Benaroya Symphony Hall and Seattle Art Museum, and a Monorail ride away from the Experience Music Project at the Seattle Center. In addition, W Seattle is perfectly situated to access the city's upscale boutiques, restaurants and nightlife.
The sleek, modern, two-story lobby, showcasing floor-to-ceiling windows, is the location of the W Bar that serves hot espresso by day and cool cocktails at night. The Living Room, the hotel's prime gathering spot, becomes a focal point where guests meet, socialize, snack, drink or simply relax in comfortable and contemporary furniture nestled around a warm and cozy fireplace.
The 26-floor W Seattle offers 424 deluxe guestrooms, including 9 suites, with the focus of each guestroom being the luxurious, signature W bed. All rooms include: high-speed Internet access, radio/CK player, 32" LCD flat screen TV with Internet access, DVD player with DVD library, dual-line cordless phone with speaker and conference capabilities, 24 hour, In-Room dining, 24/7 Whatever/Whenever service. Guestroom furniture features an upholstered banquette, dark wood desk, rich natural fabrics throughout and specially designed room accessories. With pampering firmly in mind, W Seattle offers Bliss bath, body and skincare products and W Hotel's latest installment of their specialty CD compilation in every guest room.
Other signature W room features include a snack bar stocked with munchies and sweets and for a quenching beverage there are an array of choices from Voss Water and Red Bull Energy Drink to Washington State Chardonnay and Merlot.
With an eye on the environment, W Seattle participates in the AquaRecycle system, recycling100% of their laundry water, sorts and recycles all solid waste and composts wet garbage, changes sheets every other day, and has installed infrared sensors that regulate guestroom heating and cooling, low flow toilets and showers and compact florescent light bulbs.
Knowing that many of their guests would want to travel with their animal companions, W Seattle has incorporated a pet-friendly program since their opening in 1999. The hotel welcomes animals with plenty of toys, a full array of pet accoutrement like custom pet beds and feeding bowls and access to essential services like veterinarians, dog walkers or grooming services.
"In today's business climate, the traveler is dealing with an unprecedented set of needs and expectations, says W Seattle's General Manager Tom Limberg. "Companies and individuals count on value-added experiences and amenities when considering where they should book their rooms and activities. W Seattle allows these guests to stay connected to their business through a high-speed technology framework, while pampering them with hip ambiance, high-quality services and exceptional dining."
For business gatherings and social events, W Seattle offers the benefit of architecturally spectacular public spaces and an attentive staff that are well equipped to facilitate any request, from unique weddings to small board meetings and large conferences. W Seattle can meet the needs of up to 500 guests via 11 function rooms that encompass 10,000 square feet of event and meeting space including a 4,500 square foot ballroom, called the Great Room, top-of-the line audio/ visual equipment and high speed internet access.
For corporate meetings, W Seattle offers the Sensory Set-Up designed to stimulate all senses-enhancing productivity and motivation by guiding guests into the right frame of mind. Mood-setting music can provide the sound, aromatherapy scents stimulate the sense of smell or attendees can sip fruit-infused water. And, when work isn't working, there's the option of arranging for lively breaks with W Seattle's Recess menus, including 'Sleepless in Seattle' providing local seasonal fruits, smoked salmon, local 'rag' publications to read and playing Cranium, the famous board game crafted in Seattle.
W Seattle's 1,610 sq foot gym- SWEAT- is fully equipped with TechnoGym treadmills, elliptical machines and recumbent bikes for use 24 hours a day, as well as offering a range of free weights. Personal trainers and massage therapists are available by appointment.
When it comes to outstanding cuisine, W Seattle delivers an award-winning culinary experience with its restaurant Earth & Ocean. The dining room offers seating for 120 people. With an award-winning wine list, and specialty cocktails over which to swoon, Earth & Ocean creates an intimate, casual environment to dine and mingle.
About W Hotels Worldwide
W Hotels is an innovative luxury lifestyle brand and the hotel category buster with 29 properties in the most vibrant destinations around the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access to a world of "Wow." Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design and passions around fashion, music, entertainment, design, architecture, pop culture, and everything in between. W Hotels are unique and individual expressions of modern living, reflected in the brand's sensibility to a holistic lifestyle experience with cutting-edge design, contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous nightlife experiences, and signature spas. With 10 years of proven success, W Hotels will triple its footprint by 2011. In North America and Latin America, W Hotels have been announced in Austin, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Downtown New York, Santiago, South Beach, and Washington, D.C. In Europe, W Hotels have been announced in Athens, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Milan, Paris and St. Petersburg. In Asia, W has announced properties in Bangkok, Guangzhou, Macao-Studio City, Shanghai and Yokohama. In Africa and the Middle East, W has announced properties in Marrakech, Amman, and Dubai. W Hotels has plans to open W Retreat & Spas in Bali, Koh Samui, Vieques Island and Verbier, the latter of which will serve as W Hotels' first ski retreat. For more information, visit [url]www.whotels.com[/url].


About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Mridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft, and Element SM. 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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W SEATTLE TO EXPAND OFFERINGS IN 2009

February 10, 2009 (Seattle, WA) - W Seattle announces the latest addition to its meetings and events services with its extension of in-house kosher catering beginning in January 2009. Previously, all kosher events served at the hotel had meals prepared and delivered by an outside company that specialized in following the dietary and cooking laws of kosher food and drink.

Now, W Seattle has received its kosher certification and will work directly with the Vaad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle (council of rabbis) who will provide kosher supervision of the hotels designated kosher catering program. W Seattle will offer kosher meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner events and will serve kosher spirits, wine and beer. On site supervision for the process will be overseen by the Seattle Vaad who will ensure that all products are inspected and procedures are strictly followed. To conform to the regulations of the Jewish religion, specific, detailed rules apply in preparing kosher meals. These include understanding what foods are allowed and those that are forbidden, the restriction of eating certain kinds of animals, the use of particular utensils and how they may or may not be used with other food groups.

Greg Campbell, Director of Sales and Marketing for W Seattle is enthusiastic about the hotels expanded offerings: We see W Seattles ability to provide in-house kosher events as a terrific addition to our business opportunities for 2009. W Seattle, as a modern, stylish venue will offer a fresh, new approach to kosher events in the Seattle market. The fact that we can utilize our in-house, award-winning chef and produce high quality kosher food in a unique environment provides a terrific alternative for the marketplace.

For business gatherings and social events, W Seattle offers the benefit of architecturally spectacular public spaces and an attentive staff that are well equipped to facilitate any request, from unique weddings to bar and bat mitzvahs, non-profit activities and large conferences. W Seattle can meet the needs of up to 500 guests via 11 function rooms that encompass 10,000 square feet of event and meeting space including a 4,500 square foot ballroom, called the Great Room, top-of-the line audio/ visual equipment and high speed internet access.

About W Seattle
Opened in 1999, W Seattle is located at 1112 Fourth Avenue at Seneca Street in the heart of downtown. W Seattle offers a union of style and substance with top-of-the-line business technology and amenities, well appointed and efficient function spaces, a contemporary bar that offers a deliciously provocative cocktail adventure and an award-winning restaurant that offers notably recognized new American cuisine. For more information, visit www.whotels.com/seattle

About W Hotels Worldwide
W Hotels is an innovative luxury lifestyle brand and the hotel category buster with 26 properties in the most vibrant destinations around the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access to a world of Wow. Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design and cultural influences from fashion to music, pop culture to art, and everything in between. W Hotels are unique and individual expressions of modern living, reflected in the brands sensibility to design contemporary restaurant concepts, nightlife experiences, and signature spas. With 10 years of proven success, W Hotels will triple its footprint by 2011. In North America and Latin America, W Hotels have been announced in Austin, Downtown Atlanta, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Hoboken, Hollywood, Huntington Beach, Downtown New York, Santiago, South Beach, and Washington, D.C. In Europe, W Hotels have been announced in Athens, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Milan and St. Petersburg. In Asia, W has announced properties in Bangkok, Guangzhou, Macao-Studio City, Shanghai and Yokohama. In Africa and the Middle East, W has announced properties in Amman, Doha, Dubai-Festival City, and Marrakech. W has plans to open W Retreat & Spa properties in Bali, Koh Samui, Vieques Island and Verbier, the latter of which will serve as W Hotels first ski retreat. For more information, visit www.whotels.com.

Contact: Lissa Gruman
Gruman & Nicoll Public Relations
C: (425) 445-5332
Greg Campbell
Director of Sales & Marketing
(206) 264-6103