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Starwood Challenges Hilton's World Domination Plans

Not content to let Hilton have all the world-dominating fun, Starwood plans to open a W Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia by summer of 2008. Looks like the motto is ever-eastward, now that the chain's two Middle East outposts are underway. What should we expect from the first Russian W?

The W St. Petersburg is centrally located south of the Neva River in the historic centre of St. Petersburg, with many of the city's cathedrals, museums and palaces accessible by foot. The hotel will be located on Voznesensky Prospect, between St. Isaac's Square and the Admiralty, just a stone's throw from the lavish Winter Palace which houses the world famous Hermitage Museum. From their rooms, hotel guests will enjoy spectacular views of the landmark gold-domed St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Current plans call for the hotel to have about 135 rooms and the W's 24-hour concierge service. Maybe that concierge could point us to some free in-room WiFi?

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