WESTIN STONEBRIAR RESORT NAMED “HOTEL OF THE YEAR”

Frisco, Texas (March 2007) – The Westin Stonebriar Resort has been named “North American Hotel of the Year” by Westin Hotels and Resorts for 2006. The honor is presented annually to the company’s top hotel for overall guest satisfaction, brand quality and performance. The Westin Stonebriar Resort was also recognized as the #1 Westin Hotel worldwide for Overall Guest Satisfaction for 2006.

“We are very proud to be the ‘North American Hotel of the Year’ for 2006,” said Craig Sundell, General Manager of The Westin Stonebriar Resort. “We pride ourselves on personal, instinctive service at Stonebriar and it’s especially rewarding to have earned the #1 ranking for guest satisfaction, as well. When you consider all of the amazing Westin hotels in North America, this is truly an incredible honor.”

Since opening in 2000, the resort has received praise for its service from the news media, meeting planners and resort guests. Among the honors for The Westin Stonebriar Resort:
• AAA Four Diamond Award (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
• “North American Hotel of the Year” (2004, 2006 – Westin)
• Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award (2005, 2006)
• “New Build Hotel of the Year” (2000 – Westin)
• “#1 Guest Satisfaction - Worldwide” (2004, 2006 – Westin)
• “#1 Guest Satisfaction – North American Resorts” (2005 – Westin)

About The Westin Stonebriar Resort
Reminiscent of a private Texas estate house, The Westin Stonebriar Resort features 301 “Texas sized” guestrooms overlooking the hotel’s Tom Fazio-designed, 18-hole championship golf course. After a day of golf, enjoy award-winning cuisine in the resort’s Legacy Grill restaurant or relax in the 200-foot lagoon-style pool featuring cascading waterfalls as well as a waterslide for younger guests. Additionally, the Westin boasts a state-of-the-art conference center with over 24,000 sq ft of conference space, as well as adjacent spa, retail and dining options – not to mention the resort’s proximity North Dallas’ most popular shopping choices. For more information or to make reservations, call The Westin Stonebriar Resort at 972-668-8000 or 888-627-8441 or visit the resort’s website at www.westin.com/stonebriar