Starwood Hotels & Resorts Grows Its Footprint In China With The Opening Of The First Upscale International Hotel In Guiyang - Sheraton Guiyang Hotel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Grows Its Footprint In China With The Opening Of The First Upscale International Hotel In Guiyang - Sheraton Guiyang Hotel

May 23, 2007

    SHANGHAI, China, May 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Starwood
Hotels & Resorts welcomes its 23rd Sheraton hotel in
China with the opening of Sheraton Guiyang Hotel - the
first upscale international hotel in the famous Forest City
of Guiyang.  The hotel hosted an elaborate yet traditional
ceremony of fireworks and lion dances, which was attended
by government officials, Vice Governor Mr Sun Guoqiang,
Vice Chairman of GPPCC Mr Liu Yeqiang, Vice Mayor Ms Ji
Hong, Member of CPPCC Mr Yuan Liben, Vice Director of
Guizhou Tourism Administration Mr. Fu Yinchun, Starwood
representatives, hotel senior management and the general
press.

    Centrally located in the city's prestigious business
and shopping district, Sheraton Guiyang Hotel is set to be
the leading upper upscale business hotel in Guiyang. The
hotel enjoys easy access to key transportation points to
connect to various cities in China and internationally - 15
minutes from the Guiyang International Airport and only 5
minutes from the railway station. The hotel's convenient
location is further enhanced by its proximity to the
Nanming River with its magnificent river views and the
historical monument Jiaxiu Tower which is now a popular
teahouse. 

    "As the first upscale international hotel in
Guiyang, we are now firmly positioned as the market leader
and preferred corporate and high-end leisure hotel in the
city. With well appointed facilities as well as friendly
and attentive services, we look forward to providing each
and every guest a warm, comfortable and memorable hotel
experience at Sheraton Guiyang Hotel," says General
Manager Mr. Vincent Thong.

    The hotel features 346 spacious guestrooms, including
41 suites and a Presidential suite. All guestrooms are
decorated with a residential contemporary feel and are
equipped with 32" LCD television, high speed Internet
access, the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed and lavishly
appointed bathroom.

    The hotel offers over 1370 square meters of meeting and
function space to meet various event needs, including
10-person business meetings and banquets for up to 500
persons.

    To cater to discerning business and leisure travelers,
the hotel also features a luxurious spa, a health club, and
the Sheraton Club Level Lounge. Six restaurants and bars
offer a variety of cuisines from around the world.

    From now until 31st July 2007, enjoy a special opening
rate of RMB768 per room per night (inclusive of one
breakfast) when you stay at Sheraton Guiyang Hotel. For
more information or reservations, please contact the hotel
directly at [phone], call toll free in China at
800 810 3088, email at [e-mail] or visit
http://www.sheraton.com.guiyang . 

    About Guiyang

    Guiyang is the capital and center of politics, economy
and culture of the Guizhou Province, a beautiful natural
wonderland in southwest China. It is also famous for its
fascinating history, minority customs and cultural variety.
Whether you are traveling for business, leisure or to
explore, the city provides a unique and exciting experience
full of fun, excitement and discovery.

    About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

    With more than 396 hotels and resorts in 66 countries,
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is the largest of the
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. brands.
Located in the world's most sought-after cities and resort
destinations, Sheraton hotels serve the needs of both
business and leisure travelers with unique programs and
unusual amenities designed to make travel as hassle-free
and enjoyable as possible.

    About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

    Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of
the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with
approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and
145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
Starwood(R) Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator
and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following
internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury
Collection(R), Sheraton(R), Westin(R), Four Points(R) by
Sheraton, W(R), Le Meridien(R) and the recently announced
aloftSM and ELEMENTSM Hotels. 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 . 


    For more information, please contact:

     Alice Zhou
     Marketing Communications Manager
     Sheraton Guiyang Hotel
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]