The Westin Beijing, Financial Street, set for opening on October 18th, 2006, is Starwood's third property in Beijing and the second Westin in mainland China.
"China's fast-growing travel sector, including business and leisure travel and the meetings industry, have raised the demand, from both national and international travelers, for upscale and international hotel products and services. Following the successful opening of The Westin Shanghai in 2002, we are now very proud to be able to introduce Westin and its many innovative and signature services and products to travelers visiting Beijing in future." said Miguel Ko, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific.
The Westin Beijing, Financial Street and The Westin Executive Residences are centrally located just minutes from The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The city's business, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment districts are all easily accessible from the hotel, which is approximately 40 minutes from the Beijing International Airport.
Comprising of two towers rising 26 stories high, one with 486 rooms and suites and the other with 205 residences create a sanctuary to calm the mind and excite the senses.
The hotel will also introduce the first Westin Heavenly Spa in China, which will create a haven for pure relaxation and rejuvenation. Drawing on modern hydrotherapy and ancient Chinese-inspired philosophy, the Westin Heavenly Spa is one of a new approach, giving an authentic sense of place as well as timelessness and personal space as part of the ultimate contemporary luxury spa experience.
Nearly one third of all rooms and suites are larger than 60sqm and offer additional amenities and services including an executive work area with oversized desk, Herman Miller chair, BOSE wave radio and your personal "Bath Master" whose job it is to prepare a bath and fill it with a blend of rejuvenating oils especially blended for you to relax and refresh.
The adjoining Westin Executive Residences are fully equipped apartments tailored toward longer stays. These 205 serviced residences offer a combination of one, two and three bedroom floor plans. Featuring a separate entrance from the main lobby, each apartment comes complete with contemporary furnishings, well equipped kitchens and appliances, home entertainment system, LCD flat screen television and complimentary high speed Internet access.
The Westin Beijing, Financial Street has a total of 1,686 sqm of meeting and banquet space. Adjacent to the hotel, The Financial Street Conference Centre boasts an additional 1,808 sqm of meeting and banquet space which can host conferences, trade gatherings, exhibitions or small meetings.