CHENNAI, INDIA—Westin Hotels and Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has opened The Westin Chennai Velachery; this is the sixth Westin hotel in India and the first of seven new Westin Hotels expected to open in 2013 across Asia-Pacific.
The hotel offers 215 guestrooms and suites with pool or city skyline views. Each guestroom is outfitted with the Westin Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath enhanced with the brand’s Heavenly Shower, Heavenly robe and White Tea Aloe bath amenities and high-speed Internet access.
Upon entering the hotel’s lobby, guests are greeted with a 35-ft. cascading water body located in the central courtyard of the hotel. The property also offers a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and 12,600 sq. ft. of meeting and function space, including 2 large pillar-less ballrooms and 12 breakout rooms and a business center.
In addition, the hotel has multiple dining options: Seasonal Tastes, the contemporary all-day dining restaurant, with live cooking stations; EESTTM, which offers Pan-Asian cuisine; and Willows, a sports bar. The open-air Poolside Grill & Barbeque serves a repertoire of Latin American, Middle Eastern and Indian grills with the choice in barbeque offerings.
The Westin Executive Club located on the top floor offers panoramic views of the city with complimentary breakfast, WiFi and evening cocktail service with a selection of hors d’oeuvres.