Frommer's Review
The recycling of downtown historic buildings into hotels is an admirable trend, but there's also something to be said for new construction -- at least when it's done right. Opened at the very end of the last century, this ultraluxe property was designed to blend in architecturally with the older structures that flank it on this (relatively) quiet section of the river bend, but its clean, elegant lines are attuned to 21st-century sensibilities.
From the lobby to the rooms, earth tones balance with Spanish colonial accents to create an atmosphere that's soothing without being bland. Built-from-scratch also means incorporating the latest amenities, including Westin's signature "Heavenly Beds." Perhaps in a nod to its many high-end Latin American business visitors, the hotel has recently introduced two tasty traditions: a large bowl of Venezuelan chocolate at the check-in desk and, on Tuesday through Saturday afternoons, La Merienda -- a kind of Mexican high tea, featuring hot chocolate, cookies, and other light refreshments (it's free to hotel guests). This Westin has also nicely incorporated several kid-friendly features. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Facilities:
Restaurant; lounge; outdoor heated pool; health club; sauna; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; laundry/dry cleaning
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