The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket will be the Newest 5-star Resort to Open in Phuket
SINGAPORE, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Westin Hotels & Resorts continues its expansion momentum in Asia-Pacific, announcing that Westin will introduce its first resort in Phuket in early 2010. Owned by Phuket Garden Cliff Co Ltd, The Westin Siray Bay Resort, Phuket will be the newest 5-star property to open in Phuket in the last 7 years and will offer travelers a sensory-rich environment to renew and recharge.
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"We are excited to introduce the first Westin resort in Thailand! The soon to open Westin Siray Bay Resort will also further strengthen the position of Starwood as one of the largest international upscale hotel chains in the Thailand and Indochina region (Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos)," commented Miguel Ko, Chairman & President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific.
"We are looking forward to offering travelers to Phuket a retreat from the rigors of travel, with our signature Westin services, products and amenities that will allow them to relax, rejuvenate and recharge during their stay," added Ko.
The Westin Siray Bay, Phuket will be located on Siray Island, in a private cove overlooking Siray Bay and will offer private beach access. The new-build resort will offer 256 stylishly appointed guest rooms, suites and villas decorated in warm tones with modern furniture. Each room enjoys breathtaking ocean view, Westin Heavenly Bed(R) and Heavenly Bath(R), flat screen LCD television and high speed broadband access. Several guestrooms and villas will also have their own plunge pools.
Travelers seeking a personal, enriching experience and healthy lifestyle will also be able to experience a range of Westin products and services including the signature Westin Heavenly Bed, Westin WORKOUT and Heavenly Spa. Other facilities in the resort include 6 food and beverage outlets, 3 outdoor pools, Westin Kids Club(R), a business center, 4 meeting rooms, totaling 725 square meters with all pre-function areas enjoying ocean views.
The Siray island is connected to the Phuket mainland via a bridge. It is an 8-minute drive from Phuket town, 45-minute drive from Phuket International airport and boat ride from a cluster of world renowned islands including Phi Phi, James Bond, Similan and Maya islands, which are famous for their white sandy beaches, pristine waters and abundant marine life.
"Our exclusive location on the east side of Phuket coupled with the private white sandy beach, crystal clear water and abundant greenery around will make this Westin resort a perfect retreat for our guests to recharge and rejuvenate" remarked Greg Findlay, General Manager of The Westin Siray Bay Resort, Phuket.
Prior to joining The Westin Siray Bay Resort, Phuket, Findlay helped to open the first Westin hotel in New Zealand, The Westin Auckland Lighter Quay 2 years ago. He was also General Manager of Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort before his stinct in New Zealand. Findlay has recently also appointed Regina Wilson as Director of Sales and Marketing of the resort.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 169 hotels and resorts in more than 31 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). In addition to the current 23 hotels in operation in Asia Pacific, the Westin brand will welcome 6 new additions in Asia Pacific in the next 12 months, including:
1. The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan
2. The Westin Tianjin
3. The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
4. The Westin Mumbai Garden City
5. The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
6. The Westin Queenstown Kawarau Falls Station
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(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Meridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft(R), 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 http://www.starwoodhotels.com .
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