Article: W Chicago - City Center Opens With a Bang; Glamorous and Tech Savvy Hotel Exceeds Opening Expectations.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2001

The first of two Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.'s (NYSE: HOT) W Hotels debuting in Chicago this summer, the W Chicago - City Center officially opened its doors as scheduled three weeks ago with occupancy greatly exceeding expectations.

"Since the launch of W Hotels in 1998, we have focused on Chicago as a market that makes great strategic sense for the brand," said Ted Darnall, president, North America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. "The immediate success of W Chicago - City Center underscores our belief that Urban Chicago reflects the personality of the W customer: ...

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