Located in Mexico’s Most Exclusive Beach Community, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Features Latin America’s First Remède Spa, World-Class Cuisine, Three Infinity Pools with Private Cabanas, Two Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses, State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities, a Private Beach Club, Tennis Courts and the Signature St. Regis Butler Service

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the debut of its renowned St. Regis brand in Latin America with the opening of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. A joint venture between Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Ideurban Consultores, the luxurious new destination resort is located in Bahía de Banderas, one of the worlds’ most alluring private beaches in the state of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Offering an unrivaled dimension of opulence, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the best addresses in the world, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort features 120 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites, three world-class restaurants, three infinity pools with private cabana service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, private beach club, tennis courts, a luxurious Remède Spa and an outstanding line-up of recreation facilities, including two Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses. Frequented by celebrities, world leaders and business moguls, Punta Mita offers travelers a seductive, exclusive setting in the heart of Mexico.

“Today we are proud to debut the St. Regis brand in Latin America with the opening of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, featuring the iconic luxury, unmatched privilege and bespoke services for which the St. Regis brand is renowned,” said Paul James, Vice President, Brand Management, The Luxury Collection & St. Regis, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “Truly one of the world’s most desirable destinations, Mexico is rich in culture and heritage and offers our discerning global guests an exotic array of world-class cuisine, art and stunning natural surroundings.”

“The spectacular setting and signature offerings of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort establishes this destination as The Address on Mexico’s Pacific Coast,” said Osvaldo Librizzi, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Latin America. “This opening not only launches our most exclusive brand, but also affirms our deep commitment to Mexico with which we have both a long history as well as strong future growth plans.”

Nestled on a peninsula surrounded by azure water and white sand beaches, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort features 89 lavishly appointed guest rooms, 30 exquisite suites and an ultra-luxurious three-bedroom presidential suite, offering stunning vistas of Mexico’s seascape, lush gardens and picturesque mountains. Handcrafted tiles made exclusively for the resort by artists in Saltillo, Coahuila, private terraces, custom furnishings, and spacious marble bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers offer guests an oasis of relaxation, inspired by the local surroundings. Each guest room also features deluxe Remède bath amenities, flat screen televisions with cable and high-speed Internet access and 24-hour in-room private dining.

The design for The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort combines stylistic elements from Provence, France and Mexico and is based around the concept of barefoot elegance.