Barry Sternlicht on Building an Hotel and Real Estate Empire

The speaker discusses their career journey, highlighting their role in launching W Hotels and transforming St. Regis into a brand. They express a desire to return to the private sector, leading to their involvement with Starwood Capital Group. The speaker also elaborates on the development of hotel concepts, including the luxury brand Bacharach and the innovative idea of branded boutique hotels, exemplified by the W Hotel in New York. The narrative emphasizes the importance of comfort and collaboration with real restaurateurs in the hotel industry.

What was the reaction of the analyst from Prudential Securities regarding W Hotels?

What approach did the speaker take regarding restaurants in the W Hotels?