Worldwide Wow Expands Into Asia

W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator with 10 years of proven success, will triple its footprint by 2011, adding to the current W hotels in America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, a host of sizzling destinations in Asia, offering more WOW now.

Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access. Each hotel offers a unique mix of sophisticated design, luxe life, comfort and cultural influences from fashion to music, pop culture to art and everything in between. Wish no more as all hotels within the W portfolio are unique and individual expressions of modern travel and stylish living, featuring world-class cuisine, destination bars and signature spas.

Building on the success already established in Asia with W Retreat & Spa – Maldives, W Seoul Walkerhill and W Hong Kong, W will introduce a host of new properties guaranteed to wow, woo, and wink their way onto the hot list of any travel afficiando.

W Retreat & Spa – Koh Samui (Spring 2010)
Sunshine, spice and everything nice – that’s what W Retreat Koh Samui is made of. This heavenly haven in the Gulf of Thailand is resplendent with charm from the swaying hammocks, epicurean tastings, to its turquoise water and pristine beaches.

Surrounded by lush foliage, the secluded villas are miles away from the everyday, with all of W’s signature pampering at your fingertips. Start up your day or wind it down with ease at The Kitchen Table. Who wants to get Wet®? Chill poolside with fruity cocktails and light meals or set the mood for the night by listening to DJ-spun tunes at the Living Room. Chefs from signature restaurant, Namu, will weave their magic and wow your taste buds with the freshest ingredients and culinary masterpieces. Indulge in modern luxury amid spectacular nature at W Retreat Koh Samui, where the living is easy.

W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak (Fall 2010)
It’s time to achieve a higher state of consciousness. And where better to reach a state of zen than the W Retreat & Spa – Bali, where the mundane is a myth and lush tropics, sparkling waters and pure white sands are the utopian reality.

The fairy tale begins in W Bali’s 232 guestrooms and villas with spectacular views, where stylish designs meet traditional architecture. From the signature W bed, lush robes or state-of-the-art entertainment system of W Bali, wishful thinking is a thing of the past.

W Guangzhou Hotel & Residences (Winter 2010)
Canton capers and eclectic escapades await at W Guangzhou amid old Chinese opera stages, charming dim sum teahouses and dusty curio shopes. Aglow with cosmopolitan soul in the heart of Guangzhou’s Zhujiang New Town, an extension of Guangzhou’s Tianhe CBD district featuring luxury retail malls, cultural center, museum, opera house, public parks, hotels and grade A offices, the 320-room hotel and 167 serviced apartments of W Guangzhou will be a sparkling addition to one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

Customary Chinese etiquette will meet W’s signature sleek designs at W Guangzhou, creating a chic ambience where syle connoissuers indulge in all things lavish. With Away Spa and SWEAT® fitness center to the wish-fulfilling Whatever/Whenever® service, W Guangzhou is set to take Southern China by storm.

W Bangkok (2011)
It’s time to say Sa-WOW-dee Kaa to the fabulous W Bangkok. Located in the city’s prestigious and pulsating commercial district, W Bangkok will be incorporated in the Russian Embassy building, a stylish icon of Asian bliss. For the spiciest of what Bangkok has to offer, whether it is savory Thai cuisine in the world-class restaurants or its chili-hot nightlife, W Bangkok will undoubtedly become the new playground for ambassadors, jet setters, and fashionistas. If you prefer your experience to be a little milder, then indulge in a relaxing spa experience followed by a cocktail in the always vibrant Living Room where you can mix, mingle and play all day.

W Shanghai - The Bund (2014)
Towering above one of the world’s most stylish streets in Shanghai North Bund, W Shanghai – The Bund, is the epitome of city wonder. With its spectacular Huangpu River views, frenetic nightlife, celebrated restaurants and achingly cool boutiques, W Shanghai – The Bund will have you saying Ni Hao and oh WOW to saucy, sassy Shanghai.