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Westin Hotel Reservations
Reserve rooms at Westin Hotels
Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, with 169 hotels and resorts in more than 31 countries
and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:
HOT). 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.
Westin Hotels History
In 2005, Westin Hotels & Resorts® celebrated its
75th birthday, proving that intuitive service
and luxurious comfort are never out of style.
The Westin name graces more than 160 hotels in
37 countries and continues to drive new ideas
and innovative services across the hospitality
industry.
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1930 |
As luck would have it, two hotel
competitors found themselves having
breakfast at the same diner in
Yakima, Washington. They struck up a
conversation, formed an alliance and
Western Hotels was born. |
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1946 |
The first guest credit card is
issued by Western Hotels. |
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1947 |
The "Hoteltype" reservations
system is introduced, allowing
Western to instantaneously confirm
guest reservations. |
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1954 |
With the addition of a property
in Canada, Western Hotels evolves
into Western International. |
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1969 |
Western Hotels is the first
hotel to offer 24-hour room service |
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1978 |
The first in-house hotel
training program for Executive Chefs
is developed by Western Hotels. |
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1980 |
The company commemorates its
50th birthday by changing its name
to Westin Hotels & Resorts. |
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1983 |
Westin is the first major hotel
to implement a comprehensive credit
card reservation and check-out
system. |
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1991 |
Westin guests are offered
personal voicemail service - a first
in the hotel industry. |
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1994 |
"Westin Kids Club®," the first
children's program serving infants,
debuts, features a broad range of
services and facilities for all
children under the age of 13.
"Service Express®," the first
program of its kind, is introduced,
allowing guests to request all hotel
services with just one call. |
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1999 |
Westin proudly introduces The
Heavenly® Bed and changes the
industry paradigm of a superior
sleep experience. |
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2001 |
The heavenly family of
innovations grows with the Heavenly®
Bath featuring dual showerheads and
more elbow room. In addition,
Westin's Heavenly Bath includes spa
towels, custom bath amenities,
Heavenly Shower Curtains and
Egyptian cotton-velour robes.
The Heavenly® Crib is created to
surround babies in comfort and
encourage a full night's sleep. |
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2003 |
WestinWORKOUT® fitness centers
are introduced as the ideal solution
for those dedicated to fitness, even
when away from home. |
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2004 |
Fitness equipment is added to
guest rooms in response to the
growing demand for more personalized
workout options. |
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2005 |
Westin Hotels & Resorts
celebrates its 75th anniversary,
providing guests with exceptional
service and memorable experiences
around the world. |
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2006 |
Westin adds sensory elements to
its arrival experience including a
signature scent, music, lighting and
botanicals. |
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2007 |
Westin elevates the hotel spa
experience with the introduction of
Heavenly Spa by Westin(SM) as well
as in-room spa services.
Westin debuts Unwind...A Westin
Evening Ritual(SM), inviting guests
to participate in relaxing evening
rituals that highlight the culture
of each destination. |
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2008 |
Westin adds SuperFoodsRx® items
to its breakfast menu to help guests
be their best on the road.
Westin partners with United Airlines
to bring Heavenly bedding to select
flights and opens Renewal Lounges in
select United Red Carpet Club®
locations. |
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