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The first Element hotel is now open for business in Lexington, Massachusetts, bringing a new level of style, function, and "eco-chic" to the greater Boston area. Element Lexington has everything you need to be productive and energized, while still enabling you to relax and feel like yourself when the business day is done. Guest rooms and suites feature Heavenly Beds, kitchens or kitchenettes, and oversized desks. Public spaces range from the multi-functional lobby, resource technology center, and motion fitness center to the green space, an open-air extension of the indoor public space that provides an opportunity to take in the blue skies and natural beauty of the area. Healthy, delicious food is always on the menu at rise breakfast bar, where complimentary smoothies, fruit, and breakfast wraps provide just the right lift for a busy day, while the 24-hour restore gourmet pantry offers unique delights for every taste. There are several special offers for stays at this exciting new property, so make a reservation today to check out the latest thinking in hotels and hospitality.

element By Westin is a new kind of hotel, and its online presence is new as well. Starwood is introducing the newly redesigned element website, which has information on the hotel concept, the element experience, a property overview, a list of the latest openings, and much more. The element lexington is getting ready for its October 1, 2008 opening in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can look forward to getting acquainted with the property's state-of-the-art gym, refreshing swimming pool, comfortable public spaces, and luxurious rooms, which are designed to bring out the best in everyone. Soon after, visitors to Irving, Texas will be able to check out the element irving, which will welcome its first visitors on November 1, 2008, bringing to this Texas town Westin Heavenly Beds, spa-like bathrooms, and fully-equipped kitchens. Not to be outdone, Las Vegas will welcome the element las vegas summerlin on December 15. Just twenty minutes from downtown Las Vegas and a stone's throw from the Red Rock Casino, it's a great new way to experience this classic American town. Check out element online today, and make plans to experience one of these amazing properties in person soon.

Starwood Hotels recently unveiled its new brand, ELEMENT, ELEMENT, an extension of Westin Hotels & Resorts, will be an extended-stay hotel and attempt to breathe new life into the category, with modern buildings and spacious guest rooms featuring the Westin Heavenly Bed, well-appointed kitchens, and stylish contemporary bathrooms stocked with appliances.

To help guests transition comfortably into their "element" upon arrival, custom-designed closet systems will allow them to unpack and organize their belongings with ease, enabling them to get on with the business--and pleasures--of life. In the common areas tranquil water features and other design touches will aim to foster an ambience of relaxation and serenity that would make Frank Costanza proud, while multi-story window walls will flood the lobbies with sunlight, if the sun is out. The first ELEMENT hotel is expected to open in Lexington, Massachusetts in early 2008, with many other locations opening shortly thereafter.

Formerly the Harvey Hotel Dallas Fort Worth Airport, $25 million worth of upgrades have updated and reflagged this property as the Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport. Cushy Westin-style amenities like Heavenly Beds, Heavenly Baths, WiFi, and 24-hour room service take the edge off the grim, Spartan functionality typical of airport hotels. There's also a 24-hour business center, plus complimentary airport shuttle. On the R&R side, you got the outdoor pool and whirlpool, workout room, and an onsite casual restaurant and bar (plus breakfast buffet). The airport itself is the closet "attraction" (at 1.5 miles), but all the delights of Dallas are a mere 10 miles out.

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