The Century Plaza Hotel and Tower introduces ''Cyber Suite'': A glimpse of the future today.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 1996--The future is here today at the Century Plaza Hotel and Tower!

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Century Plaza has introduced the ``Cyber Suite,'' a totally ``futuristic'' environment designed to showcase the innovative technologies that will lead the landmark hotel into the 21st century. Scheduled for completion June 1996, the Cyber Suite is the only guestroom of its kind in the hotel industry.

As the Century Plaza looks ahead to the future, the creation of the Cyber Suite solidifies its position as a pioneer and will continue to maintain the hotel at the forefront of the industry. The 2,100-square-foot suite features numerous state-of-the-art systems, many of which are not currently available to the public.

Combined, these systems provide a total immersion into the technology of the 21st century.

This unique ``futuristic'' concept is a collaborative effort between the Century Plaza and several leading corporations. The introduction of the following innovative technologies is just a sampling of what will eventually become industry standards to accommodate business travelers in the 21st century:

-- a proximity identification entry system that offers hands-free

entry into the suite with a personalized greeting. -- a micro camera/intercom strategically placed at the entry of the

suite automatically flashes the image of the person at the door

across all active monitors, or displays as a PIP in the corner of

any active video or TV screen. -- total environment control achieved through an omniscient,

computerized control featuring speech recognition/telephone

activation; and other control technologies to completely orchestrate 

lighting sensors, draperies, climate control, television and

entertainment center and appliances. -- standard wall vault protection with a voice-activated ID lock

system that identifies the user who is then granted or denied

access from hotel security. -- SAIC plasma screen monitor for television, video and computer

applications featuring a screen thickness of approximately 2". -- a multimedia system featuring a 37" state-of-the-art NetTV that

combines television and computer technology with Internet access;

a full-motion video that allows real-time video applications via

the Internet; a multimedia computer, CD-ROM, the latest CD and

video disc attachments and much more. -- a video disc viewer (VDV) featuring a compact video disc player

that plays both music CDs and full-length feature films on compact

discs (the same size as music CDs), and the ability to view movies

in a choice of several foreign languages. -- on-line services and Internet access with teleconferencing that

enables business travelers to ``visit'' with friends or conference

the office. -- a state-of-the-art ``Surround Sound'' system features programmed

backgrounds of environmental sounds to soothe and relieve stress. -- a Business Link phone system offers cellular phone service with

the same phone number as the hotel room.

Since opening in June 1966, Westin's flagship property has defined what a great and technologically sophisticated hotel should be. As an industry pioneer, the Century Plaza was the first hotel to offer color televisions, electric blankets and 24-hour room service as standard amenities.

It comes as no surprise that the Century Plaza is the first hotel to introduce the Cyber Suite concept.

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