The Westin Imagine Orlando Earns AAA Four Diamond Award
ORLANDO, FL, November 10, 2009 - The luxurious Westin Imagine Orlando has received the American Automobile Association (AAA) Four Diamond Award for 2010. The hotel earned this accolade by demonstrating an exceptional degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail, while offering upscale facilities and a variety of amenities.
According to AAA, in order for a property to be considered Four Diamond, establishments must be upscale in all areas. Accommodations are progressively more refined and stylish and the physical attributes reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.
“Four Diamond Award winners are the epitome of style and grace for today's discriminating traveler”, states Michael Speicher, General Manager of The Westin Imagine Orlando.” “I am very proud of my staff and we are honored to join this elite circle of hotels.”
About Fiorella's Cucina Toscana
The hotel's signature restaurant, Fiorella's Cucina Toscana offers upscale dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Under the culinary direction of master chef Robert Mason, the menu offers fresh, simple and authentic Italian dishes from the regions of Tuscany and northern Italy. Fiorella's (“Little flower” in Italian) wine list offers Old World selections from Italy and New World tastes from California, Australia and emerging wine regions. The dining room ambiance combines a Tuscan theme charm with casual contemporary elegance and showcases original blown-glass art works by Orlando artist Charles Keila. The colorful abstract pieces represent natural elements including “Millefiore”, a traditional Italian form of glass-making, which translates as “a thousand flowers” that bloom on the restaurant's honey-toned Venetian-plaster walls. Al-fresco dining, a pool bar and room service offer guests a wide variety of selections.
About The Westin Imagine Orlando
Opened in April, 2008, The Westin Imagine Orlando is a 315-room resort oasis conveniently located and just 12 miles from Orlando International Airport. The luxury resort features Westin's signature Heavenly Bed®, Heavenly Shower®, suites with balconies, full kitchens or kitchenettes and many of the luxuries of home. It is located within walking distance of the North/South Complex of the Orlando Orange County Convention Center and a short drive from Orlando's world-famous attractions. Amenities include the 24-hour Westin WORKOUT® fitness center that faces the pool, wireless high-speed internet access in all guest rooms, a lush outdoor environment for outside events, an on-site Business Center and Unwind®, a Westin ritual, which is available on weekdays. Complimentary scheduled transportation is offered to Universal Orlando Resort Theme Parks, SeaWorld Adventure Parks and other affiliated attractions.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, with more than 160 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. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 900 properties in more than 100 countries and 155,000 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®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Meridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched AloftSM, and ElementSM. 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 ww.starwoodhotels.com.
The Westin Imagine Orlando is located at 9501 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL., 32819. For more information, visit www.westinimagineorlando.com or call 888.946.9501.