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The Westin Houston - Memorial City
945 Gessner Road
Houston, TX 77024

tel: (281) 501-4300
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Located in Houston's thriving Memorial City District, The Westin Houston Memorial City offers endless possibilities for events ranging from receptions and galas to corporate conferences and training seminars. With over 30,000 square feet of unconstrained meeting and banquet spaces, planners will be able to customize catering menus and adapt floor plans for events of all sizes utilizing 30 flexible spaces.

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Dagan Lynn Named Executive Chef of The Westin Houston Memorial City

(Houston, TX - February 17, 2011) General Manager Mark Weatherill is pleased to announce the appointment of Dagan Lynn as Executive Chef of The Westin Houston Memorial City. Chef Lynn will manage the culinary aspects for all meetings, banquets, catering and special events at the hotel. Chef Lynn’s well traveled background brings flavors from around the world to Houston’s doorstep. During his tenure chef Lynn has opened two of Starwood’s premier properties. His most recent endeavor as Executive Chef of the W Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico featured Cuisine by the internationally known chef Alain Ducasse. Prior to working in Puerto Rico he was Executive Chef at The Westin Minneapolis which featured a local favorite Bank Restaurant. Dagan’s experience has also included Thomas Keller’s Per Se, Alain Ducasse (ADNY), Essex House in New York as well as Cannery/Rampart Casino in Las Vegas. His passion and sense of creativity have received culinary and critical acclaim from both food writers and his many frequent clients. Lynn describes his broad experience as being well suited to the ever-evolving hotel culinary environment. “The use of French techniques with the right ingredients provides the basis for our culinary staff to excel at any cuisine,” says Lynn. One of his favorite regional specialties is American Southern “soul food.” He is committed to utilizing organic, local and sustainable products throughout the hotel. The Westin Houston Memorial City emphasizes local, fresh ingredients which support the local economy and enhance the guests’ experience. Chef Lynn’s personal principles are in keeping with The Westin philosophy of sustainability. The state of Texas has a grand variety of local and regional food products available. “There is a wide range of product being raised, grown and created in Texas,” says Lynn, “we are researching products in the entire state of Texas for the best businesses, growers and ranchers to include them in our menu development,” Lynn adds. Chef Dagan trained at the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon and Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. Chef was raised in upstate New York on a dairy farm.

The 024 Lounge to Debut at The Westin Houston Memorial City

The Westin Houston Memorial City Will Offer Houston's West Side a Sophisticated, Unique Oasis to Replenish and Refresh Over Local Indulgences (Houston, TX – February 1, 2011) Opening March 30, 2011, the new 024 Lounge at The Westin Houston Memorial City, promises to become a sophisticated destination spot for Houstonians and out-of-towners alike. Named after the prestigious 77024 zip code in which it resides and designed to create a welcoming atmosphere, the 024 Lounge combines the Westin sensory experience of ambient lighting, relaxing music, beautiful botanicals and soothing scents with gracious service and a modern interior featuring a calming color palette of blues and greens, rich tones of walnut infused in the wooden ceiling and mill work, a relaxing water wall and refreshing outdoor seating. Whether it’s a classic cocktail or seasonal libation, guests may make their selections from the full service bar or from a menu of specialty cocktails and enjoy local indulgences from the “small plate” selections bar menu. Providing a uniquely uplifting retreat for guests and visitors, the 024 Lounge will soon become Houston’s newest destination lounge offering a place to unwind and recharge with friends, colleagues and business associates. About Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts makes the healthiest choices irresistibly appealing, so guests leave feeling better than when they arrived. With over 170 hotels and resorts in over 36 countries and territories, Westin is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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. About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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. Media Contacts: Brittany Zucker, G.W. Armstrong & Associates, (713) 787-0401, brittany@armstrongpr.com

The Westin Houston Memorial City Brings World Renowned New York Restaurant Trattoria Il Mulino to Houston's West Side

(Houston, TX – December 27, 2010) The Westin Houston Memorial City is pleased to announce that famed New York eatery, Il Mulino New York will open their exciting new concept Trattoria Il Mulino in Spring 2011 as the hotel’s restaurant. Il Mulino New York is world renowned for their classic Italian dishes focusing primarily on the Abruzzi region. A fixture on the New York dining scene since 1981, Il Mulino New York is considered the big apple’s “see and be seen” destination for the best in Italian cuisine. For more than 25 years, Il Mulino New York has delighted guests and gourmands from around the world with the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine and an absolute devotion to exemplary service. It’s no wonder that Il Mulino New York has been voted the #1 Italian restaurant in New York City for more than two solid decades by Zagat’s. Trattoria Il Mulino at The Westin Houston Memorial City will appeal to all the senses with many of their classic Abruzzi family recipes served in a casually elegant atmosphere. The exciting menu features a diverse offering of elegantly and bountifully presented dishes, prepared from original, Italian recipes as well as a wide array of pizzas and pastas with an extensive Italian wine list to complement the menu. Chefs will focus on creating lighter dishes utilizing the freshest, seasonal ingredients from local and regional growers and purveyors. As part of the Trattoria Il Mulino experience, guests will enjoy complimentary antipasto, marinated eggplant, and a variety of freshly baked Italian breads. Trattoria Il Mulino’s open kitchen will offer guests a birds-eye view into the excitement of a professional kitchen. Guests will enjoy the sights, sounds, and enticing aromas as the Il Mulino chefs prepare the traditional feasts for which they have become famous. Daily service will be available for breakfast, lunch and dinner and will offer guests and visitors a sophisticated and intimate dining experience in an energizing atmosphere with gracious service. For special events, Trattoria Il Mulino will offer private dining rooms and customized menus to astound your family, colleagues or business associates. The Trattoria Il Mulino lounge will provide an atmosphere to socialize, unwind and relax with a full bar menu and expert mixologists creating an array of signature cocktails. Trattoria Il Mulino and The Westin Houston Memorial City represent a cohesive union of sophisticated and modern attributes designed to provide guests a sensory experience with an exquisite wine cellar, a unique urban atmosphere and the utmost in gracious, impeccable service. “In keeping with Westin’s dedication to being an industry innovator and leader in the upper upscale segment, we are delighted to introduce Trattoria Il Mulino to the Houston market and offer guests an innovative, unique dining experience,” said Mark Weatherill, General Manager of The Westin Houston Memorial City. “We look forward to energizing the Houston restaurant scene and to a long relationship with Trattoria Il Mulino,” added Weatherill. “We are extremely excited about bringing our third Trattoria Il Mulino to The Westin Houston Memorial City to complement our ten other restaurants throughout the country,” said Jerry Katzoff, Chairman, Il Mulino USA. NOTE: Hi-Res images available upon request. About Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts makes the healthiest choices irresistibly appealing, so guests leave feeling better than when they arrived. With over 170 hotels and resorts in over 36 countries and territories, Westin is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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.westin.com. About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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. Media Contact: Brittany Zucker, G.W. Armstrong & Associates, (713) 787-0401, brittany@armstrongpr.com

The Westin Houston Memorial City Now Taking Reservations,Booking Groups, Social & Corporate Events

(Houston, TX – December 16, 2011) Houston’s most anticipated addition to the Memorial City District, The Westin Houston Memorial City, has officially started taking reservations and booking groups, social and corporate events as well as weddings. “We look forward to welcoming our first guests in April 2011,” says Mark Weatherill, General Manager of The Westin Houston Memorial City. The newly-constructed property features 267 spacious guest rooms and suites with oversized work stations, some with office alcoves as well as a full suite of Westin’s signature amenities including Westin Heavenly® Bed; Westin Heavenly Bath® products; Westin WakeCup; SuperFoodsRX, Westin’s exclusive nourishing, healthy eating options available on the in-room dining menu or a la carte in the breakfast buffet; WestinWORKOUT facility with meditative yoga spaces and state-of-the-art equipment; and rejuvenating in-room spa treatments, an 18th-floor infinity pool with panoramic views of Houston’s skyline, a fine dining restaurant and the 024 Lounge plus twenty-three residential units; and a wide-array of nearby retail establishments. For groups, our meeting/event spaces are second to none with over 30,000 square feet of unconstrained meeting and banquet space. Choose from over 28 flexible spaces from 314 to 10,425 square feet on three floors; spacious pre- function spaces; an outdoor terrace and a private state-of-the-art boardroom featuring a 72-inch flat-screen for presentations; floor to ceiling windows and a multi-use foyer for food and beverage service. Meeting planners may customize catering menus and adapt floor plans to meet each client’s needs. Our Westin Clutter-Free Meetings help planners and guests stay organized and productive with an open room design, socially conscious amenities and streamlined stations. Ideally situated at the intersection of I-10 and Gessner in Houston’s prestigious 77024 zip code, with skybridge access to Memorial City Memorial Hermann Medical Center and Memorial City Mall, and in close proximity to the Energy Corridor, Westchase District, Citycentre, numerous restaurants, shopping areas, entertainment venues and international corporations, The Westin Houston Memorial City will offer Houston’s West Side a convenient, uniquely refreshing hotel experience. To schedule your reservation and learn more about The Westin Houston Memorial City, please visit www.westin.com/memorialcity or call (281) 501-4300. About Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts makes the healthiest choices irresistibly appealing, so guests leave feeling better than when they arrived. With over 170 hotels and resorts in over 36 countries and territories, Westin is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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. About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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.

The Westin Houston Memorial City Set to Debut April 6, 2011

Conveniently Located in the Thriving Memorial City District, The Westin Houston Memorial City Will Offer a Uniquely Refreshing Hotel Experience to the Energy Corridor and Westchase District (Houston, TX – December 2, 2010) The Westin Houston Memorial City, set to open April 6, 2011, is the most anticipated addition to the Memorial City District. With skybridge access to Memorial City Memorial Hermann Medical Center and Memorial City Mall, and in close proximity to the Energy Corridor, Westchase District, Citycentre, numerous restaurants, shopping areas, entertainment venues and international corporations, The Westin Houston Memorial City will offer Houston’s West Side a convenient, uniquely refreshing hotel experience. Managed under an agreement between Starwood Hotels & Resorts and MetroNational, the Westin Houston Memorial City marks the culmination of MetroNational’s decades-long vision to develop an upscale mixed-use project for the vibrant Memorial City area. Bounded by I-10 and Gessner in Houston’s prestigious 77024 zip code, the 570,000 square foot newly-constructed property features 267 spacious guest rooms including 25 suites with oversized work stations, some with office alcoves; over 30,000 square feet of unconstrained meeting and banquet space; an 18th-floor infinity pool with panoramic views of Houston’s skyline; chic destination restaurant and the 024 Lounge; twenty-four residential units; and a wide-array of retail establishments; as well as a full suite of Westin’s signature amenities including Westin Heavenly® Bed; Westin Heavenly Bath® products; Westin WakeCup; SuperFoodsRX, Westin’s exclusive nourishing, healthy eating options available on the in-room dinning menu or a la carte in the breakfast buffet; WestinWORKOUT facility with meditative yoga spaces and state-of-the-art equipment; and rejuvenating in-room spa treatments. “We are delighted to introduce our signature blend of sophistication and rejuvenation to the flourishing Memorial City area and Houston’s West Side and look forward to serving this dynamic market,” said Mark Weatherill, General Manager of The Westin Houston Memorial City. The Westin Houston Memorial City is the Westin brand’s third property in Houston and is part of the Memorial City Complex featuring three distinct Starwood brands, which include the Four Points Houston Memorial City and the Sheraton Houston West. NOTE: Hi-res photos available upon request. About Westin Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts makes the healthiest choices irresistibly appealing, so guests leave feeling better than when they arrived. With over 170 hotels and resorts in over 36 countries and territories, Westin is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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. About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1000 properties in nearly 100 countries and territories with 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 Méridien®, 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. Media Contacts: Brittany Zucker, G.W. Armstrong & Associates, (713) 787-0401, brittany@armstrongpr.com

Mark Weatherill Named General Manager for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Memorial City Complex in Houston

(Houston, TX, November 1, 2010) Longtime hotel executive Mark Weatherill has been named General Manger for the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Memorial City Complex featuring three distinct Starwood brands including Four Points by Sheraton Houston Memorial City, Sheraton Houston West and The Westin Houston Memorial City & Residences, opening in Spring 2011. As General Manager of all three properties, Mr. Weatherill is responsible for a staff of 300 associates, 596 keys and over 34,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space. His responsibilities include all aspects of the properties management ranging from guest relations, to sales, marketing, advertising, F&B operations and maintenance divisions. In addition to managing day-to-day operations for the 158-room Sheraton Houston West and the 171-room Four Points by Sheraton Houston Memorial City, he is charged with supervising all pre-opening duties for the 267-room Westin Houston Memorial City. In preparation for The Westin Houston Memorial City opening, Weatherill is assembling his team, supervising opening budget costs, implementing all Starwood Hotels & Resorts procedures and policies, and working closely with the general contractor as well as each vendor to ensure all aspects of the Westin brand are correctly incorporated and implemented during construction of the hotel. Since becoming General Manager for this complex in 2007, he has earned several awards including StarVoice Hotel of the year for 2008 for the Four Points by Sheraton Houston Memorial City and 2009 Sheraton Brand Hotel of the Year for Sheraton Houston West. He previously served as Director of Operations for The Westin Galleria Dallas, where he oversaw day-to-day operations for the 432-room, full service, four-star hotel; managed a team of seven department managers and 125 associates and coordinated the $95 million renovation and expansion of this property. Before relocating to Texas, Mr. Weatherill was Director of Food and Beverage for The 525-room Westin Calgary. In this position he successfully ran all daily operations for the food and beverage division and repositioned and re-launched the award winning Owls Nest Dining Room. Weatherill joined The Westin Hotel & Resorts family after spending 17 years at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Calgary, Canada as Hotel Manager responsible for overall operations of this 306-room, full-service, four-star hotel. While with the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, he completed three major renovations totaling $12 million; created the award-wining Carver's Steakhouse dining concept, which remains Calgary's premier steakhouse; consistently exceeded annual profit margins and garnered numerous accolades including Alberta Hotel Association Housekeeping Award of Excellence for ten years, North West Commercial Traveler's Association Hotel of the Year for five years, ITT Sheraton President's Club Award for Superior Customer Service for six years, consistently ranked as one of the top performing GSI hotels in North America as well as one of the top Airport Hotels for Starwood Hotels & Resorts in North America. He began his hospitality career at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, Canada. In his twenty-six year career, Mr. Weatherill has completed four major renovations ranging from $5 million to $95 million, successfully opened three new properties on budget and time, conceived two award-winning restaurant concepts and served as Past President of the Calgary Hotel Association as well as Past Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tourism Calgary.