SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the grand opening of The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan, which introduces its new concept of preserving wellness in travel to the market. A blend of unique programs and products, including renewing sleep, nourishing foods, an energizing workout, an uplifting spa and more, are all designed for guests' refreshing experiences.
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"The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan is more than a hotel. With all the Westin signature programs and products, we help our guests to maintain mental and physical wellness during travel," said Mr. Lance Ourednik, General Manager of The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan. "In addition, our associates are all inspired to provide instinctive services to create individual moments that make guests feel alive and at their best. We want our guests to leave every Westin experience feeling better than when they arrived."
Ideally located in the bustling business and leisure district -- Nanshan district, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan is just a step away from the renowned city landmarks such as Window of the World and Happy Valley. As part of the upscale Yitian Holiday Plaza shopping mall, the hotel offers easy access to cinema, ice-skating, branded shops, as well as a direct transportation access with multi-routs bus terminal and metro station.
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Renewing sleep
Westin aims to restore mind and body by helping guests get a good night's sleep. With magnificent scenic or city views, 350 stylishly-appointed guest rooms and suites graced with stunning cool green decorated interiors and
top-of-the-line design and amenities, housing Westin's signature Heavenly(R) Bed to encourage ultimate comfort, repose and wellness. Since its introduction in 1999, The Heavenly Bed has earned glowing reviews and loyal fans. Comfortable and stylish, the all-white Heavenly Bed includes a custom designed pillow-top mattress set, a cosy down blanket, three crisp sheets, a comforter, duvet and five plush pillows, guaranteeing a blissful night's sleep.
In addition, other exhilarating assets include Heavenly(R) Bath amenities, a luxurious freestanding bathtub and a separate rainforest shower room. The high-tech entertainment center featuring a 42-inch LCD HDTV, DVD player and iPod docking station fills the moment with fun and rejuvenation. The expansive work desk with flexible connectivity panels and zoom online with high-speed internet access will conveniently help you work.
Nourishing foods
Westin is the first hotel brand to embrace the SuperFoods concept. The Westin SuperFoodsRx menu encourages guests to energize with an array of enticing, healthy food options made from ingredients that are considered the best for fighting disease and enhancing health. In Westin, you may find SuperFoods focused menus throughout the menus for health-enhancing breakfast, buffet lunch and dinner, in-room dining, meeting tea breaks and more.
The 5 distinctive restaurants and bars lead a journey of culinary delights and nourishments, including authentic Cantonese dishes at Five Sen5es, casual all-day dining and international buffet at Seasonal Tastes, inspiring cocktail and refreshment at lobby lounge -- Exchange, freshly-brewed coffee and snacks at Daily Treats -- the deli shop. Those in search of a romantic place and unforgettable dining experience can visit Grange Grill, the roof-top restaurant and bar offers world-class steak, seafood and wine, with breathtaking panoramic views of the city and across the bay to Hong Kong.
Energizing workout
WestinWORKOUT(R) is the perfect solution for guests committed to maintaining their wellness routine while on the road. WestinWORKOUT Gym at The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan offers a private and intimate atmosphere where you can recharge after a busy day and recuperate your strength and energy. Open 24 hours, the gym is perfectly located on the 3rd floor with views of the well designed garden and our urban Outdoor Swimming Pool, offering state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment selected for overall fitness and
well-being, and featuring specialized music and the Core Training Zone.
Join our RunWESTIN(SM) program led by a Westin running Concierge. This is a program offering scenic morning runs, a detailed neighbourhood map, cool down towels and refreshing water to help you keep up with your fitness routine while enjoying the fresh air and views of the city.
Guests can also energize in their own customized WestinWORKOUT room, as one of the Westin signature rooms, where you'll find either a treadmill or a bicycle complete with industry-leading equipment for all levels of performance.
Uplifting spa
Designed to elevate the senses, the Westin's signature spa collection -- Heavenly Spa by Westin(TM), is a realm of rejuvenation and revitalization, unveils a reflective experience through an extensive menu of personalized
6-sense inspired treatments for mind, body and soul. The Heavenly spa offers a fresh concept to achieve the physical and spiritual balance and health by focusing holistic healing through traditional and modern therapies from the orient and the west.
In addition to this uplifting collection, the hotel industry's first global in-room spa program was specially developed with its custom designed spa bed and sensory ritual, which brings the in-room treatment to a new level of personalized luxury.
As one of Westin's unique guest rooms, the Westin Renewal Room features an array of spa-inspired equipment and amenities, complemented with a luxurious whirlpool bathtub, replenishing foot massager, and separate balcony with comfortable and sleek seating overlooking the stunning views of the city.
Sensory welcome
The sensory-rich environment at Westin offers a retreat from the rigors of travel. Evoking a feeling of tranquillity and well-being, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan weaves together sensory elements including the brand's signature white tea scent, music, botanicals and lighting to create an arrival like no other. Westin music sets a soothing tone during the day and provides a passionate vibe at night, while crisp daytime lighting gives way to a sensational
candle-light atmosphere.
Clutter-free meeting
Clutter-free meeting is a newly developed meeting concept by Westin, which offers a variety of upgradable options to create and enhance a work setting, amenities and service to a higher level of organization and productivity. Equipped with the latest meeting technology, wireless and wired high-speed internet connectivity, the 10 flexible meeting or function rooms with 1,100 square meters of refined space are conductive and efficient for energized meetings, conferences, weddings or gala functions. A dedicated, highly trained Star Meeting Concierge will be at the side of meeting planners throughout the event to ensure a successful arrangement with every detail.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call Starwood China Customer Contact Center at 4008.688.688 or the hotel at +86.755.2698.8888, you may also email to westin.nanshan@westin.com, or visit http://www.westin.com/shenzhen .
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). Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 982 properties in more than 100 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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