Huntington Beach, California—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. plans to open a new W Hotel in Huntington Beach, California, a picturesque seaside town renowned for world-class surfing, magnificent sunsets and a vibrant nightlife and music scene.

Scheduled to open in 2010, W Huntington Beach and The Residences at W Huntington Beach will offer escape and indulgence in a pristine beachfront sanctuary. Owned by an affiliate of Makar Properties LLC, the new W Huntington Beach will feature 250 guestrooms, 92 full-service private residences, a world-class signature restaurant, a spectacular bar and destination spa. It will mark the fifth California property for W Hotels.

Overlooking an 8-mile (13-km) stretch of uninterrupted beach, the W Huntington Beach will feature expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. Guestrooms will offer modern technology and the W signature design, including the signature W bed. The hotel will offer more than 11,000 sq. ft. (1,022 sq. m) of meeting space for corporate clients.

Guests and residents will be able to dine at the hotel’s full-service restaurant and relax in the signature Bliss Spa. Additional facilities include two outdoor pools, a W Living Room and a Sweat Fitness center.