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St. Regis Atlanta – Hotel Review
After a journey of more than 22 hours, including Atlanta’s downtown evening rush-hour traffic, I was more than relieved to pull up the driveway of the St. Regis Atlanta, located in Buckhead at West Paces Ferry Road. Buckhead resembles an independent city with its skyscrapers, malls and of course its heavy traffic more than it does the financial heart of Atlanta and the third largest business district in Atlanta after …
W Guangzhou Opens in China
Starwood announced the opening of the W Guangzhou hotel in Guangzhou, China. Situated on the Pearl River, the hotel is the first W property located in mainland China, and the 44th worldwide.
The hotel has 317 guestrooms and suites, each with iPod docking stations, Blu-ray players, 46-inch LCD TVs, satellite, and safes. The rooms also have floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-in closets, while the bathrooms feature rainforest showerheads, separate bath and shower …
Starwood Opens Aloft Hotel in Tucson, Arizona
Starwood announced the opening of an Aloft hotel in Tucson, Arizona. The property, Aloft Tucson University, was previously a Four Points by Sheraton hotel, until it underwent significant renovations.
The property includes 154 guestrooms, as well as an outdoor pool. There is also the brand’s w xyw bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and 1,723 square feet (160 square meters) of meeting and event space.
The hotel is located adjacent to the campus …
Starwood to Open Westin in Sacramento
Starwood announced it will open a Westin hotel in Sacramento, California in April of this year. The property, formerly known as Le Rivage Hotel, will undergo a $3.2 million renovation before it re-opens as the Westin Sacramento.
The hotel will have 100 guestrooms and suites, many with private balconies overlooking the Sacramento River. Each room will also include the brand’s Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath, and Heavenly Showers.
The property will also have …
Last Chance to Vote for Your Favorite Airlines, Hotels, and Airports in the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards
Vote today for your favorite airline, hotel, airport, or credit card loyalty program. Balloting for the 2013 Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards is almost over but you still have an opportunity to support your favorites. You will also earn a chance to win historic airline memorabilia at the end of the balloting.
This year’s stellar field of nominees includes well over 100 airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel Web sites. …
Westin Chennai Velachery Opens in India
Starwood announced the opening of the Westin Chennai Velachery in Chennai, India. The property is the sixth Westin hotel to be located in India, and the first of seven new Westin hotels that are expected to open across Asia Pacific this year.
The hotel has Westin Heavenly Beds, Bath, and Showers in each of its 215 rooms. Each room offers views of either the outdoor pool or the city skyline.
The property …
What Are Your Favorite Hotels, Airports, and Airlines?
Everyone has favorites, and the Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards allow you to recognize yours.
The GlobeRunner Awards cover hotels, airlines, loyalty programs, airports, car rental agencies, and more. This year’s stellar field of nominees includes well over 100 airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and travel Web sites.
Don’t keep your favorites a secret. Over 73,000 votes have been cast so far this year but there’s still plenty of time so go …
