Le Meridien Amman Completes Remodeling of Japanese Chain Restaurant Benihana

Online, September 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently announced the completion of the one-month remodeling project of its famous Japanese restaurant Benihana.

The renovation project, which is one of many others such as the Grand Ballroom and the façade, emphasized on showcasing the most stylish Japanese decor, both on the interior and exterior of the restaurant, engaging the guest in a total immersion experience. Creative artwork, inspired from Le Meridien's passion points in art, architecture, fashion and cuisine add a lasting impression, along with rich colors, a refreshing water feature and natural bushes.

The menu includes a wide selection of fresh sushi and sashimi, crispy tempura, tender Teppanyaki, succulent seafood, and juicy meat and is changed frequently, taking into consideration what is fresh and in season. First-class Tofu has been also added to the menu to complement the authenticity of the world chain. The chefs pride themselves on using solely top quality ingredients to create the most exquisite and appetizing dishes, cooked and served right before your eyes.

"We are thrilled to reopen our Benihana doors for our loyal and new guests," said Mr. Giuseppe Ressa; General Manager. "Our chefs are eager to present the tastiest dishes, our associates are keen on delivering exceptional service, all in a memorable and fashionable ambiance."

It is worth mentioning that Benihana will continue to serve "all you can eat sushi" on Tuesdays and Teppanyaki Nights on Thursdays.

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About Le Meridien
Le Meridien, the French-born hotel brand currently represented by 105 properties in 50 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. Since then, Le Meridien has undergone a brand transformation, which included a consolidation of its hotels and resorts, appointing a full-time Cultural Curator (French arts-provocateur Jerôme Sans) and re-inventing numerous consumer touch points, by bringing unique, curated and interactive experiences to its guests. With nearly 70 of its hotels located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Meridien provides a strong international complement to Starwood's primarily North American holdings and consumer base. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Meridien hotels and resorts within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, including destinations such as India, Thailand and China. Le Meridien recently opened new hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai in Thailand, Shimei Bay in China, and Dallas, Texas in the United States. Le Meridien will open hotels in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Panama City, Panama, and Xiamen, Chongqing Nan'an, and Qingdao in China. The company recently signed new hotel deals in Taipei, Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.:
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Meridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc, one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

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