St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts First St. Regis Resort in China

From left : Mr. Don Lin, first guest at the hotel; Mr. Magdy Anis, General Manager of The St. Regis Resort, Lhasa; Mrs. Bai Sheng Lin, first guest at the hotel and Ms. Elfa Cleofe, Director of Sales and Marketing of The St. Regis Resort, Lhasa.

LHASA, TIBET-- - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of St. Regis’ first property in China and first-ever luxury resort in Tibet, with the opening of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort (middle right photo).

Standing on the “Roof of the World” at 12,000 feet above sea level, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort offers refined luxury and superlative service in a storied city.

The resort boasts awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas and the Lhasa Valley from each of the 162 guest rooms, suites and villas which feature distinctive architectural details and décor that entwine modern luxury with traditional Tibetan elements.

 “We are proud to debut the St. Regis brand in China with the opening of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, offering our discerning guests access to the distinguished St. Regis legacy with the highest expression of personalization, refined elegance and uncompromised guest experiences,” said Paul James (lower left photo), Global Brand Leader, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts.

“With the region’s unrivaled natural beauty and enchanting cultural heritage, Lhasa is one of the world’s most coveted destinations for global travelers, and The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is destined to be an unparalleled way to discover Tibet.”

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