Who wants to win a trip to Paris, France?

Who doesn’t?

Join W Seattle this Friday, December 9 as they kick-off their RE-WONDER project and launch the W Seattle RE-WONDER Trivia Hunt.  The contest officially opens at 8:00 am PST, with clues released on the W Seattle’s Facebook page. Should you enter to win, you and your plus one could be whisked away to Paris, compliments of the new, tres chic W Paris-Opera.

Starting on December 2, the W Seattle will begin a substantial renovation/RE-WONDER of the hotel’s “Living Room,” Bar and Restaurant, with the closure of its first floor public spaces.

The hotel’s dramatic re-opening is planned for early March 2012. Upon completion, W Seattle will reveal TRACE, the hotel’s new restaurant and bar. TRACE will continue the hotel’s legacy as a trend-setting, urban cocktail venue and a long-time leader in Seattle’s culinary community with award-winning chefs highlighting Washington State’s local, organic and sustainable products and supporting those who grow, raise or catch them.

Six, W-inspired, trivia clues will be posted beginning at 8 am PST on December 9 and final answers must be entered by 12 midnight PST, December 10. One observant fan, plus their guest, will win an exciting, 5-night stay at the fashionable W Paris-Opéra, including round-trip airfare, daily breakfast and a chef-selected, wine-paired dinner for two at the hotel’s restaurant.

In addition, you’ll experience a private, full day of culinary adventure in Paris courtesy of The International Kitchen, the leading culinary travel company. Your host, a longtime Parisienne, will take you to one of the bustling neighborhood markets to do your shopping. Following a private cooking class with those ingredients, you enjoy a typical French lunch with wine.

The winner will be selected from all correct answers and notified on Monday, December 12, 2011 by a representative of W Seattle.

So head on over to Facebook.com/wseattle for hints by end of day today!

Join Tales of the City author, Armistead Maupin, for a VIP Meet and Greet at the W Seattle on Saturday, June 25 from 4:30 to 6:30.

Mr. Maupin will have just completed a special Pride book reading from his latest novel, Maryann in Autumn, at the Seattle Public Library and will be at the W Seattle to chat about the rich world of Tales of the City and his other best-selling books.

The event is $15 and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Equal Rights Washington.

Pay at the door, but space is limited. PrideFest VIP pass holders receive $5 off entry.

The Seattle International Film Festival starts May 19, and with all the parties, films and celebrity appearances in store for the city, why not experience the festival in W Seattle Style?

The W Insider is offering an incredible package, including accommodations, so you can work the red carpet like a pro!

Book with the W Seattle from May 19-June 12 and your insider escape will include:

·         2011 Official SIFF Festival Guide and Poster

·         Two “Cinema-tinis”

·         W Seattle WOW gift

·         Plus, a Wonderful Room you’ll love starting from $245!

Click the Reserve button or call 877-822-0000 and ask for rate plan SHOW.