PHOENIX Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announces plans to open its first Westin-branded hotel in Phoenix in February. The 242-key Westin Phoenix Downtown will be located a block from Phoenix Convention Center.
The Westin Phoenix Downtown will occupy nine floors of a new 26-story building known as Freeport McMoRan Center. The mixed-use complex will also feature 2,100 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail, premium office space and indoor parking.
“Westin continues to be a market leader in the upper-upscale segment fueled by the success of its distinctive wellness positioning,” says Paul Sacco, Starwood’s senior vice president of North America development. “Looking ahead, we have identified tremendous opportunities to grow the Westin brand in key markets across the United States through new-builds, conversions and adaptive reuse development projects like the new Westin Phoenix Downtown.”
Surrounded by a choice of restaurants, shops and nightlife, the new hotel will be across the street from a light rail station that serves Sky Harbor International Airport. Also nearby are the US Airways Center, Chase Field and Copper Square, and the regional headquarters for JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America. The Westin Phoenix Downtown is adjacent to the Arizona State University Downtown campus.
“We look forward to making our debut in downtown Phoenix, where guests can enjoy a restful urban retreat with exceptional city views,” says Nancy London, vice president of Westin Hotels & Resorts. “Staying at a Westin is simply different. We make the healthiest choices irresistibly appealing, with innovative programs that ensure that guests always leave a Westin feeling better than when they arrived.”
The Westin Phoenix Downtown will feature nearly 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet facilities, including pre-function space and the latest in meeting technology. The hotel will also feature a 24-hour fitness center.