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Aloft Dalian Opens in Northeast China
Starwood announced the opening of the Aloft Dalian hotel in northeast China. The hotel is the sixth Aloft property to open in the country.
Each of the hotel’s 314 rooms has complimentary wireless Internet, coffee makers, and 42” LED TVs. In addition, the bathrooms have oversized walk-in showers.
The hotel’s restaurant, Nook, is an all-day dining venue that features seafood and international cuisine. The hotel also has a 24-hour grab and go …
Westin Dublin, Ireland – Hotel Review
The Emerald Isle’s capital city is full of attractive hotels, many of which have significant history, but the Westin’s business-friendly location across from Trinity College and its conversion from the former Allied Irish Bank building to luxury hotel is quite appealing. Plus, Grafton Street’s numerous shopping outlets are just a few minutes’ walk away.
Once past its historic 19th century façade, the visitor will begin to notice familiar Westin touches such …
Great Moments in Travel History – November 2013
On November 21, 1783, the first free flight with human passengers was launched. Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent le Vieux d’Arlandes drifted approximately five miles (eight kilometers) in France in a balloon powered by a wood fire. In attendance was U.S. envoy Benjamin Franklin.
The Hotel Kämp in Helsinki, Finland, opened its doors on November 1, 1887. The hotel is still in operation today, and is part of Starwood’s …
Aloft Orlando Downtown Opens in Florida
Starwood announced the opening of the Aloft Orlando Downtown, its sixth Aloft property in Florida.
The hotel’s lobby has terrazzo flooring, marble walls, and teak wood paneling. An LED backlit staircase leads to the property’s meeting space.
The rooms have 10-foot (3 meter) high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room offers complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, as well as a 42” LED TV.
Located on the property is the brand’s signature W XYZ bar. …
New Aloft Hotel to Open in College Station, Texas
Starwood announced it will open a new Aloft property in College Station, Texas, in October 2015. The Aloft College Station will be located just minutes from the Texas A&M campus.
The hotel will have 102 loft-like rooms, as well as over 1,500 square feet (139 square meters) of meeting and event space.
The property will offer easy access to the Texas A&M campus, as well as Blinn College, the George Bush Presidential …
Starwood to Debut Le Méridien Hotel in Cleveland
Starwood announced plans to open a new Le Méridien property in Cleveland, Ohio, in January 2016. The Le Méridien Cleveland will be housed in two adjacent historic buildings on the city’s Euclid Avenue, formerly known as “Millionaire’s Row.”
The development will include 10,500 square feet (975 square meters) of ground-floor retail space, as well as a 125-space parking garage. The hotel itself will have 206 guestrooms and suites, as well as …
Westin Hotel to Open in Wilmington, Delaware
Starwood announced it will open a new Westin property in Wilmington, Delaware, in March of next year. The Westin Wilmington will be located in the heart of the city, connected to the Chase Center.
The hotel’s 180 rooms will each be equipped with Westin Heavenly Beds. The property will also have a gym, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a legal center.
The hotel will have a …
