The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

Stretching from the seawalls of the Intracoastal Waterway to the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa enjoys a convenient location between Fort Lauderdale and Miami in Hollywood, Florida. The AAA Four Diamond Award–winning resort, renowned for its sophisticated architecture and upscale amenities, rises 39 stories tall, affording ocean views from most of the 998 guest rooms and suites. Guests also enjoy such Westin signature amenities as Heavenly Beds and the daily Unwind Hour.

Groups convene in the resort’s Convention Center, measuring 200,000 square feet. Here, the focal point is the 50,000-square-foot Great Hall and its many prefunction areas. Also part of the resort’s meeting facilities, four additional ballrooms and 39 breakout rooms comfortably accommodate groups of 8 to 8,000. In addition to wireless Internet connectivity, business travelers have access to the latest in technology, such as live video projection, Janus plasma display screens and reader boards, corporate Web hosting service, along with virtual networking between group and home corporate offices.

Time off can be spent exploring all that the resort and its sister property, The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa, have to offer. On-site, guests can sign up for deep-sea fishing at Diplomat Landing, lounge on the sandy beach, or cool off in the infinity-edge pool—complete with two waterfalls flowing into a 240-foot lagoon pool below. The Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa, accessible by complimentary shuttle, provides a par-72 golf course, a tennis center, and a full-service European-style spa.

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DIPLOMAT GOLF RESORT & SPA MERGER WITH THE BEACHFRONT WESTIN DIPLOMAT RESORT & SPA

May 21, 2010

HOLLYWOOD, FL--The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida is excited to announce that, with the start of the New Year, the property now encompasses the former Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa, a member of the Starwood Luxury Collection. Together, as one destination, The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa now offers two unique experiences: golf & spa and beachfront.

Signature Westin elements such as the Heavenly products, Super Foods, and the distinctive White Tea scent have been integrated into the golf location�s 60 guest rooms and the Links Restaurant & Lounge. While the full-service spa will soon be transformed into a Westin Heavenly Spa, the championship 18-hole golf course will continue to be managed by internationally renowned Troon® Golf.

This merger will allow a seamless transition for attendees between the two locations, regardless of room type. Choose a corner suite with a wrap-around balcony overlooking the ocean and catch the hotel shuttle for a short ride over the Intracoastal Waterway to indulge in a spa treatment, a round of golf or to volley a few tennis balls. If your stay dictates a more intimate setting, then the 60-guestroom golf location, surrounded by lush Banyan and mature Palm trees, is ideal.

The same shuttle can take guests to the beach location to enjoy a variety of additional amenities such as poolside and beach cabanas and several dining options. Including the newest creation, Aizia, a sensual pan-Asian restaurant with deeply rooted traditional flavors presented with contemporary flare to inspire the palette and the eye. Aizia is open from 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. At 11 p.m. nightly, the energy increases as the lights dim to transform Aizia into a high-energy dance club. Lighter fare and Sushi are served until 2 a.m.

Complementing these amenities are the Westin�s beachfront infinity-edge pool with a unique see-through bottom and two waterfalls that flow into a 240-foot lagoon pool. Several water-sport activities and team-building programs are also available. The beach location also offers vast outdoor event options, as well as a convention center with over 209,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and 39 breakout rooms.

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa at a Glance

Meeting Facilities: More than 220,000 square feet of meeting and convention space includes an unobstructed, 50,000-square-foot Great Hall, six ballrooms, 41 breakout rooms and ample outdoor venues.

Guest Rooms: 952 guest rooms and 106 suites

Recreation and Amenities: Troon® Golf managed 18-hole golf course, tennis center with 10 clay courts, full-service spa, team-building program, infinity-edge pool, Westin�s Kid Club, Westin Destination Club and several on-site dining options, including the Hollywood Prime signature seafood and steakhouse.

Media Contact: Michelle Shulman, Director of Public Relations
Dir: 954.602.8603
Email: Michelle.shulman@westin.com