Westin Tampa Bay Airport Opens
WHITE PLAINS, NY, January 22, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Impact Properties today announce the opening of The Westin Tampa Bay Airport hotel. The newly constructed, 68 million dollar project, features 255 beautifully appointed guest rooms, meeting facilities, upscale dining, a Starbucks coffee shop and all of the Westin brand's refreshing signature amenities and services.
The Westin Tampa Bay Airport is situated on Rocky Point Island and offers incredible vistas panning from old Tampa Bay to the Westshore skyline. The hotel is convenient to Tampa International Airport and offers easy access to Westshore's great variety of upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Located just minutes from Raymond James Stadium and a short ride to downtown, The Westin Tampa Bay Airport will be one of city's most exciting new destinations.
All rooms will feature the signature Westin Heavenly Bed(R), a luxurious ensemble with pillow-top mattress, crisp triple sheets, down blanket, luxurious duvet and five pillows. Guests will also be invited to luxuriate in the Westin Heavenly Bath(R), equipped with a custom-designed dual showerhead, signature bath amenities and a curved shower rod for additional comfort and space. The hotel also offers guests an indoor heated pool, Westin WestinWORKOUT(R) gym and a tranquil boardwalk with a private beach.
Guests at The Westin Tampa Bay Airport will experience an environment designed to entertain every sense at the waterfront restaurant, AquaKnox. Among the design features of the restaurant are a water encased walk-in wine tower and a state of the art open kitchen that serves global water cuisine.
An ideal choice for meetings, intimate weddings and special events, The Westin Tampa Bay Airport features 6,800 square feet of meeting space. All meeting rooms offer expansive water views, including a 3,200 square foot garden terrace. For more information, please visit westin.com/tampabayairport.
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