Starwood Opens New Phase of Westin St. John Resort
WHITE PLAINS, NY, April 14, 2008. Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc. (SVO), the fractional and vacation ownership division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announced today the opening of its newest phase of The Westin St. John Resort & Villas. The Bay Vista phase overlooks Great Cruz Bay and expands ownership options at one of the most popular resorts in the Caribbean.
The newest phase includes 54 new units: 22 two-bedroom, eight two-bedroom lofts, and 24 three-bedrooms. The resort features a beautiful pool overlooking the ocean with a pool bar, waterslide and Jacuzzi. The resort also features a spa facility, a kids club, market, tennis facilities and several dining options. The colorful units with stunning views include a washer/dryer, balcony, flat screen TV, DVD, Hi-speed wireless internet, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
'St. John is one of our most popular destinations in the Caribbean, and this resort is considered one of the most beautiful mixed-use resorts in the region,' said Sergio Rivera, president, real estate development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. 'This resort has among the strongest demand for owners, and we are excited to add another 54 luxury villas in this spectacular setting.'
Starwood Vacation Ownership's portfolio of resorts includes properties under the Westin and Sheraton brands, as well as luxury fractional resorts under St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brands. It currently has resorts open or under development including locations in Colorado, Hawaii, Arizona, California, Florida, South Carolina, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean.
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