Westin Aruba Resort Gets Multi-Million Dollar Makeover

January 14, 2008 – The Westin Aruba Resort, located on the white sands of Palm Beach, recently completed its second phase of renovations. Just in time for the New Year, the refurbishment enhanced the facilities and services of the hotel completing an intense $22-million renovation program.

Dallas-based design firm, Leo A Daly, headed up the makeover project completely transforming the hotel lobby into a Caribbean oasis. Upon entering, guests are treated to an exceptional Westin experience while capturing the warmth of Aruba. The modernized design includes an upgraded reception area with six individual check-in stations and an expansion of the lobby bar. Interiors were re-designed to create a contemporary feel including pristine white stone floors, natural wall coverings and textured ceiling treatments. Other features include Anigre wall paneling, streamlined furniture in warm, muted tones and varying textures. Clean-lined, stone-topped coffee tables, beautifully-appointed sofas and arm chairs in shades of beige and sea foam green and custom rugs grace the lobby while rich, burnt-orange pillows embellish the sofas displaying design versatility.

The contemporary atmosphere and color scheme of the lobby continues into the lobby bar. Features include a stone bar top in shades of dark brown and green, simple bar stools with leather cushions and sleek banquette sofas. Glass panels are situated strategically behind the bar emitting natural light while reinforced wooden panels with a unique, organic design separate the reception area from the bar.

The resort’s 20,000 square-foot meeting and banquet facility received a refreshed look keeping within the resort’s modern design. This flexible function space, perfect for groups as small as 10 to as large as 1,000, features new carpeting and wall paneling in warm, earthy colors, sleek stone tiles in the foyer and oversized, contemporary artwork. During the first phase of the resort’s renovation, guestrooms and suites were completely upgraded with new furnishings and amenities. The resort’s Casablanca Casino, received 200 new state-of-the-art slot machines. Bon Bini Café, overlooking the resort’s magnificent pool, was added offering Aruba’s finest breakfast buffet. The property’s new comedy club, Comix Café, offers first-class entertainment Wednesday – Sunday.

Other highlights of The Westin Aruba Resort include ten sensational restaurants and lounges including A Night in Havana, the internationally-acclaimed Cuban Revue; an Intermezzo Spa offering a comprehensive menu of spa services and a Westin Kid’s Club. The property also houses significant meeting and conference space and wi-fi throughout the resort.

Travelers can unwind in one of the resort’s poolside chaise lounges or participate in numerous activities such as sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving and kite surfing. The Tierra del Sol golf club, an 18-hole championship course winds through the Aruba landscape and is minutes away from the resort. Shopping and an entertaining nightlife are nearby as well. The Westin Aruba Resort participates in the Starwood Preferred Guest Program and in Westin’s Breathe program as a non-smoking resort facility.

Located on 7.5 acres amidst the white sands of Palm Beach and encased by lush gardens and swaying palm trees, The Westin Aruba Resort was flagged a Westin in December 2006. The resort features 481 luxurious guest rooms and suites, ten restaurants and lounges, a world-class Casablanca Casino, a variety of activities and flexible meeting and banquet space. The resort is located just seven miles from Queen Beatrix International Airport and five miles from downtown Oranjestad. For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-877-822-2222 or visit www.westin.com/aruba.

SOURCE Westin Hotels & Resorts