Featuringthe World's Highest Suspended Presidential Suite, the Ultra-Luxurious

St. Regis Abu Dhabi will Set a New Standard of Luxury in the UAE Capital

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - March 11, 2012 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) continues the dynamic global growth of its ultra-luxury St. Regis brand with the highly-anticipated St. Regis Abu Dhabi. Scheduled to debut later this year, the hotel will be located in the heart of Abu Dhabi on the vibrant Corniche offering captivating waterfront views of the Arabian Gulf. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is owned by International Capital Trading (ICT) and will be part of Nation Towers, a two-tower mixed-use development located within the buzzing business and administrative hub, near embassies and the presidential palace. Setting a new standard of luxury in the emirate, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will feature the world's highest suspended Presidential suite complete with private entrance, dedicated spa and movie theatre. Suspended 200 metres above the ground, the elegant and extensive "Abu Dhabi Suite" is a first-of-its kind.

"We are proud to unveil the new St. Regis Abu Dhabi hotel and we look forward to offering custom-tailored guest experiences and unparalleled luxury for which the St. Regis brand is renowned," said Oliver Key, General Manager, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. "This magnificent hotel has been meticulously designed to meet the needs and desires of global travellers and local residents alike, offering bespoke luxury, rich amenities and exquisite culinary experiences."

Located within the 33rd and 49th floors of one tower, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will offer 283 luxuriously-appointed guest rooms, including 40 elegant suites. The hotel will also feature a wide range of luxury experiences with more than 10 distinctive culinary, lounge and bar venues, from Rhodes 44 - a restaurant from famed Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes to the iconic St. Regis Bar - following in the tradition of St. Regis brand's legendary New York hotel. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will also offer more than 4,800 square meters of state-of-the-art meeting and event space and over 3,000 square meters of ultra-modern health club facilities, including a signature spa and outdoor swimming pool, as well as the first Hommage Grooming Atelier in Abu Dhabi. Guests will also enjoy private access to the hotel's Nation Riviera Beach Club, expected to become one of the most sought-after destinations in the UAE capital.

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will feature the famed hallmarks of St. Regis hotels including the signature St. Regis Butler Service, bespoke guest experiences and luxury accommodations tailored to global travellers. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present, yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guest needs and customising each guest's stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences.

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is owned by International Capital Trading (ICT), a private investment company based in Abu Dhabi. Its business activities include owning, developing and managing real estate as well as investing in a wide range of asset classes, ranging from equities and funds to direct investments and real estate.

The St. Regis brand recently debuted in the Middle East with The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort also in Abu Dhabi and will soon debut in Qatar with the opening of The St. Regis Doha on 1 April. Starwood currently operates nearly 50 hotels in the Middle East and continues to strengthen its long-established position in the Middle East as one of the leading luxury hotel operators in the region.

The Abu Dhabi Suite

Soaring high above the ground, the lavish Abu Dhabi Suite at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi will be suspended between two towers. This extravagant suite sprawls 1,085 square-metres and will include three bedrooms,grand double-height ceiling majlis, a kitchen, dining room and movie theatre, as well as a fully-equipped gym and luxurious private spa. Offering magnificent views of the Arabian Gulf, the Corniche, and the city skyline, the Abu Dhabi Suite will be the epitome of luxury combining contemporary design with a traditional Arabic influence.

Upon entering the suite's Grand Drawing Room, guests will be greeted by a dramatic and captivating atmosphere with cascading strands of crystals, 24-karat gold leaf accents, leather wall tiles, velvet upholstered walls in jewel-toned hues and intricate glass mosaic patterns. A grand staircase will lead up to the spacious Master Suite in the upper wing of the Abu Dhabi Suite. Boasting a private entrance with elevator, the Master Suite will include an en-suite bathroom, library, lounge, entertainment and dining area complete with art deco inspired furniture and crystal chandeliers.

For more information on The St. Regis Abu Dhabi please visit www.stregis.com/abudhabi.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, the St. Regis brand of hotels and residences is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for the brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires and the Riviera Maya. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, New Delhi and Zhuhai. In Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention to detail through signature St. Regis Butler Service, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com and for the privilege of residential ownership, please visitwww.stregis.com/residences.

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