Westin Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Thailand.

The 261-room Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket overlooks Siray Bay and is an eight minute drive from Phuket itself and 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport. In addition to ocean views, balconies, flat screen LCD televisions, state of the art audio visual entertainment jacks, iPod docking stations and high speed broadband and wireless internet access throughout the resort, selected guestrooms, suites and villas feature their own private plunge pools and rooftop relaxation areas.

Elsewhere are the first Heavenly Spa by Westin in Thailand - offering four single and three couple treatment rooms, a vichy shower room, ayurveda wellness room, and steam and sauna rooms - and three large swimming pools. Dining options include six restaurants and bars, all offering ocean views.