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The Westin Houston Memorial City officially opened over the weekend  on March 24th and it's been the most anticipated addition to the Memorial City District. The early opening date will allow the hotel to join the city of Houston in welcoming NCAA basketball fans to THE FINAL FOUR 2011.

With skybridge access to Memorial City Memorial Hermann Medical Center and Memorial City Mall, and in close proximity to the Energy Corridor, Westchase District, Citycentre, numerous restaurants, shopping areas, entertainment venues and international corporations, The Westin Houston Memorial City will offer Houston’s West Side a convenient, uniquely refreshing hotel experience. Bounded by I-10 and Gessner in Houston’s prestigious 77024 zip code, the 570,000 square foot newly-constructed property features 267 spacious guest rooms including 25 suites with oversized work stations, some with office alcoves; over 30,000 square feet of unconstrained meeting and banquet space; an 18^th-floor infinity pool with panoramic views of Houston’s skyline, the 024 Lounge; as well as world class shopping nearby with regular shuttle service for guests.

You should see this pool DISHIES! It's breathtaking! What a way to spend the evening! A glass of vino, a hot date, the sun kissed air and the view of our gorgeous city over the 18th floor infinity pool! BE STILL MY HEART!

Upon entering the new Westin Houston Memorial City, guests will be transported by the complete Westin sensory experience blending ambient lighting, relaxing music, beautiful botanicals and soothing scents. In the lobby is an elegant three-story glass and wood staircase ascending to the meeting and banquet spaces. A second-floor terrace offers a view of Houston’s skyline or a breath of fresh air.

The Westin Houston Memorial City ballrooms and banquet spaces are designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The modern, sophisticated interiors feature a soothing color palette of neutral tones complemented by rich accents of white oak with a walnut stain in the ceilings and custom mill work trim.

The Westin Houston Memorial City offers a full list of Westin’s signature amenities including the Westin Heavenly® Bed; Westin Heavenly Bath® products; Westin WakeCup; SuperFoodsRX, Westin’s exclusive nourishing, healthy eating options available for in-room dining; the Ingredients Café proudly brewing Starbucks coffee plus a Club Lounge and two full Club floors.

The 18^th floor Infinity Pool with a stunning waterfall feature, the only one of its kind in the city, offers unparalleled views of Houston and the surrounding area. Also conveniently located on the 18^th floor is the WestinWORKOUT facility with meditative yoga spaces; state-of-the-art fitness equipment; and rejuvenating in-room spa treatments which are also available in the spa treatment room on the 18^th floor.

For business travelers, the Westin Houston Memorial City features a Hertz Rental Car desk and a full service Business Center with a UPS service desk.

The new hotel will feature a Trattoria Il Mulino from the restaurateurs who created the world famous West Village institution, Il Mulino New York. Trattoria Il Mulino will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Executive Chef Michele Mazza offers a menu emphasizing classic Italian cuisine from the Abruzzi region of Italy that also incorporates local culinary influences. Trattoria Il Mulino promises to become one of the city’s finest destination restaurants.

The intimate 024 Lounge will be a meeting place for Houstonians and out of towners; a perfect spot to relax with friends, business associates or clients. Guests will be welcomed into the refreshing interior with a cascading water wall, comfortable over-stuffed furnishings, flattering lighting and several flat-screen televisions to catch up on the latest news and sports scores. At 024 Lounge, guests are invited to indulge in specialty cocktails and Lite Bites from Trattoria Il Mulino.

DISH is going on a STAYcation!! See you there DISHIES!