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The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail Valley’s Newest “Green” Resort Opens September 25, 2008

Colorado’s First Upscale Sustainable Hotel Opens with Unique Location, Refreshing Amenities

AVON, Colo. – September 25, 2008 - The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail Valley’s newest “green” resort, opens today. The upper-upscale resort will awaken guests’ senses with breathtaking views of Beaver Creek Mountain, unparalleled access to the Eagle River and signature Westin services and amenities.

The Westin Riverfront is on track to be the first upscale resort in Colorado to achieve coveted LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Unique “green” programs include guest recycling stations on every floor, preferred parking for hybrid vehicles, an on-site organic garden and the protection of open space through the donation of a five-acre park to the Town of Avon.

The cornerstone of a $500 million condo hotel development, The Westin Riverfront features 210 finely appointed guest rooms ranging in size from studios to three-bedrooms. The contemporary guest rooms are designed to promote balance and well-being with wireless Internet, expansive windows, custom kitchens, spa-like bathrooms and gas fireplaces. Every room also features trademark touches like the Westin Heavenly Bed®, 24-hour Westin WORKOUT® fitness center, Westin Heavenly Bath® and Westin Service Express®, which allows guests to request every hotel service with one call.

The Westin Riverfront is connected to Beaver Creek Mountain via the Riverfront Express Gondola, which
delivers skiers and snowboarders to world-class terrain in less than three minutes. Other amenities include a ski valet, on-site ski rental and fly fishing shops, a 25-meter outdoor lap pool and three oversized riverside hot tubs.

The hotel’s 4,000 square feet of meeting space features floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing mountain views.

The Westin Riverfront’s 23,000 square foot Spa Anjali offers signature spa treatments inspired by healing traditions of the mountains. Spa Anjali has 14 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, a lap pool and a complete fitness center with Spin, Pilates and yoga studios and extensive exercise equipment.

As the premiere “green” spa in the Rockies, Spa Anjali carries only environmentally-friendly productsi. Respect for the environment was taken into consideration in every step of the spa’s design, from the use of environmentally-friendly construction materials to the choice of product lines, treatment programs and even the staff uniforms and guest robes, which are made from bamboo.

Highlights of Spa Anjali include:

For more information or to book an appointment at Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, please visit www.spaanjali.com or call 970-790-3020.

Restaurant Avondale, by Chef/Owner Thomas Salamunovich, features a West Coast inspired, seasonal menu and utilizes time honored cooking methods, such as slow roasting and braising, to create simple dishes rich in flavor. The wine program is progressive in both its pricing and offerings, focusing on small production wines to compliment the straightforward cuisine. Designed by the award-winning Asfour Guzy architecture firm of New York, the space is reflective of the time and features a seamless blend of natural materials inspired by the surrounding landscape.

Developed by East West Partners, The Westin Riverfront was designed by the architectural firm of Hornberger & Worstell of San Francisco in conjunction with OZ Architecture in Boulder, Colo. The interior was designed by internationally recognized leader Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP.

Reservations can be made at www.westin.com/riverfrontavon or by calling 1-866-949-1616. For more information on Restaurant Avondale, please visit www.avondalerestaurant.com.

About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, with more than 150 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 Méridien®, 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 www.starwoodhotels.com.