Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced plans to open W Manchester in 2010, ideally located in the heart of the city’s vibrant warehouse district. Home to indie rock icons, a thriving creative community and legendary record labels, Manchester offers an exceptional setting for the W Hotel brand’s latest insider escape. The sleek, new, Ian Simpson-designed hotel will boast approximately 160 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a signature spa, fitness facility, a W Hotels The Store retail store, and a world-class destination restaurant. The ultimate expression of contemporary luxury, W Manchester will boast innovative design, exclusive amenities, whimsical style and a lively social atmosphere. ...