Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced its first Element hotel in the Asia Pacific region. The property, which will open mid-2015, will be in the heart of Suzhou National New & Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, about 70 miles west of Shanghai, China. The 190-room, new-build hotel will adhere to the Element brand's commitment to sustainability and will offer 10,764 square feet of meeting space, an indoor heated swimming pool and several dining options.TagsHotels and Resorts