STAMFORD, Conn.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. and White Lodging Services Corporation announced plans to open a second Westin hotel in Austin, Texas.
The Westin Austin Downtown is scheduled to break ground in 2013 and open in spring 2015. The 17-story, 326-room Westin hotel will be a joint venture between White Lodging Services Corporation, the Harry Whittington family, and REI Real Estate Services LLC.
“We are delighted to work with White Lodging to expand the Westin brand in Austin, where we will soon offer travelers another terrific location, this time in the heart of downtown near high-tech businesses and live music venues,” said Allison Reid, senior vice president of North America development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. “The Westin brand is experiencing robust demand in cities throughout North America and has generated a fiercely loyal following among both business and leisure travelers due to the outstanding success of its distinct wellness positioning and performance.”
Hotel facilities will include a White Lodging-managed, full-service restaurant, fitness center, and 13,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space.
The project will also generate significant economic benefits, including more than 130 permanent jobs and approximately $4.5 million in taxes annually.
