Tianjin, China (July 07, 2010) /ChinaNewswire.com/ — The Westin Tianjin recently won "China's Top 10 Best New Opening Hotels of 2010," hosted by 21st Century Economic Herald, a major Chinese business newspaper and Business Travel Magazine, on their 7th Golden-Pillow Award of China hotels.

The evaluation of "the 7th Golden-Pillow Award of China Hotels" has lasted for nearly five months during which dozens of feedbacks from professional judges, including business experts, media, artistic judging panels, hotel investors, and millions of votes from citizens were considered.

Opened on 6th of February, The Westin Tianjin was highly recognized by its guests and industry professionals for the sophisticated facilities and personal and instinctive services within three months of operations. The acknowledgement from the winning of the Golden Pillow Award motivates the team to keep the standard and provide exceptional experiences to all guests continuously.

"Westin is all about personal renewal and preserving wellness in travel," said Mr. Sunny Heng, General Manager of The Westin Tianjin, "Our guests will leave feeling rested, energized, enriched and renewed."

Rising above the historic and business districts of the city, The Westin Tianjin is part of a new landmark building, a complex of hotel, Westin Residences, office buildings and shopping arcades, in the heart of Tianjin. All of 275 guest rooms provide a luxurious place to retreat from the bustle of the city. With 1,250 square meters of function space, The Westin Tianjin promises to become the city's new benchmark for sophisticated meetings, events and weddings. It is also the city's new destination for wining and dining with 7 restaurants and bars. Westin WORKOUT, a 25-meter heated swimming pool and The Heavenly Spa by WestinTM provide the ultimate place for guests to unwind, recharge and experience renewal.

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 over 980 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, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Meridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft, 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 www.starwoodhotels.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Tungsten Zhang
  Director of Marketing and Communications
  TEL: 86 22 2389 0009
  Fax: 86 22 2389 0099
  E-mail: tungsten.zhang@westin.com