Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and its destination sensation brand, Aloft Hotels, today announces the signing of Aloft Liverpool. Created to shake up the staid and standard mid-market hotel sector, Aloft is redefining the class by delivering urban-influenced, modern and colourful design and a social guest experience at an inexpensive price point. Located at the famous North John Street within the city’s heritage centre, Aloft Liverpool will mark the doorway of Starwood into town when it opens in 2014. “Together with North John Street Op Co. and Ashall Property we’re delighted to debut our first Starwood hotel in Liverpool,” said Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “We see great opportunities to grow our Aloft portfolio in markets reminiscent of the united kingdom where...
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc today announced that it’s going to debut the W brand in Israel in 2015 with the outlet of W Tel Aviv – Jaffa and The Residences at W Tel Aviv – Jaffa. Owned by Manhattan-based RFR Holding, the hotel could be set inside a historic 19th century heritage building within the revitalised ancient port neighbourhood of Jaffa. W Tel Aviv – Jaffa is being designed by acclaimed British architect John Pawson together with Ramy Gill Architects and concrete Designers, who has also designed the brand new Jaffa port. “We are delighted to expand our relationship with RFR Holding, who also owns W South Beach Hotels & Residences, as we open the 1st W Hotel in Israel,” commented Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts,...
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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, portion of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, proudly celebrated the highly-anticipated official opening of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, marking the brand’s first hotel in Africa and the 30th St. Regis hotel on earth. The official opening ceremony was inaugurated by the Prime Minsiter of Mauritius, Dr The Hon Navinchandra Ramgoolam within the presence of Mr. Ashok Uttamchandani and Mr. Ashish Nurani, owners of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, Mr. Frits van Paasschen, President and CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Hassan Ahdab, Vice chairman Africa and Indian Ocean and Mr. Bernard de Villèle, General Manager. The celebration was attended by greater than 350 influencers and guests from Mauritius. Hosted on the exclusive St. Regis Mauritius Resort across the Manor House, the festivities...
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Chesapeake Lodging Trust announced today that it has purchased the W New Orleans – French Quarter from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc for $25.5 million. The Trust has entered right into a long-term management contract with Starwood to continue to function the Hotel. “We are very excited to expand our Starwood relationship with our third W hotel and fourth Starwood-branded hotel, including the Le Meridien San Francisco,” stated James L. Francis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trust. “This Hotel is in a superior location and is in exceptional condition following Starwood’s recently completed comprehensive renovation program. With the Hotel’s first four diamond rating in its history, we believe that is the best asset for Chesapeake to go into the rebounding New Orleans marketplace.” The W New Orleans...
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