FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Starwood Employees Deliver in Time of Need

IRVINE, CALIF.—9/26/2005—The Starwood Hotels & Resort Worldwide Inc. is accepting donations for victims of Hurricane Katrina who from their associates. Starwood employees can donate through their Human Resource Department by check or money order

Hurricane Katrina delivered a devastating blow to Starwood hotels within the French Quarter and Downtown New Orleans area. About 10,000 Starwood Employees have been left without homes and jobs. Starwood hopes to collect one million dollars to donate to effected employees. $100,000 has been collected for the victims so far. Starwood assures that all monies donated will go directly to victimized employees and their immediate families. 

Any amount of money will be accepted in this effort. To donate money to the Starwood Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, visit the Human Resources Office or call (800) 445-8989 for more information. Employees can make a one-time donation to the victims; all proceeds are tax deductible. Employees affected by Hurricane Katrina should call (800) 446-9090 to begin receiving assistance. 

The Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is known for its chains of hotels and resorts. The Starwood brands include the W, Weston, Sheraton, St. Regis, and Executive Suites. Starwood has over 120,000 employees working all over the world. Starwood is also included on the Forbes 2000 list. For more information on Starwood, please visit the website at www.starwoodhotels.com. 

The St Regis Monarch Beach, is located in a beautiful and comfortable beach community in Southern California. The hotel is centrally located to a variety of shopping and spectacular dinning experiences.  St Regis strives to make a difference for the guest by catering to an assortment of desires. The property has an 18 hole championship golf course, a first class spa, a fitness center, tennis courts, and 5 distinctive restaurants.