Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts announced  that they plan to open 11 new hotels within the next 12 months.

With these new openings, Le Méridien is on track to more than triple its portfolio in the Americas since the French-born brand was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts back in 2005.

In 2014, Le Méridien is slated to open hotels in both established and emerging destinations around the world from Chicago to Dhaka, Tampa to Bangkok and New Orleans to Thimphu.

Here’s a rundown of the new places you can expect to see Le Meridien:

Le Méridien Tampa (Florida, USA) – May 2014 – The century-old Historic Federal Courthouse has been transformed into Le Méridien Tampa. Located in the heart of the city’s arts and entertainment district, Le Méridien Tampa will feature 130 guest rooms and suites. Wood window trim and doors evoke the rooms’ past as judges’ chambers, while the courtrooms have been repurposed as elegant meeting rooms and a business center.

Le Méridien Dhaka (Bangladesh) – July 2014 – Adjacent to the stock exchange, Le Méridien Dhaka provides new perspectives of the city for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel is conveniently located between the central business district and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Each of the 304 guest rooms and suites offers luxurious amenities and is furnished in a palette of warm tones for an inviting ambience.

Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center (Chicago, USA) – July 2014 – Located in Greater Chicago, directly adjacent to Oakbrook Center, one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in the United States, Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center is set to undergo a $20 million transformation prior to its 2014 debut. The hotel will feature 172 guest rooms and suites, fitness center, ninth floor bar, restaurant and meeting spaces, and a rooftop terrace.

Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa (Bangkok, Thailand) – August 2014 – Situated outside of Bangkok, Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa is located along the Bagna-Trad Road, a short 30-minute drive from the city center. Among the world’s most dynamic capitals, Bangkok is rich in cultural treasures, including the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha and The National Museum, South East Asia’s largest museum.

Le Méridien Charlotte (North Carolina, USA) – August 2014 – Located in Charlotte’s bustling uptown business district, Le Méridien Charlotte is part of a $20 million renovation, dual-hotel complex project, together with The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. In addition to a 24-hour fitness center, spa, indoor and outdoor pools and pool bar, and 55,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, Le Méridien Charlotte will feature a spectacular rooftop bar that showcases beautiful views of the downtown Charlotte skyline.

Le Méridien Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad Road (Gujarat, India) – September 2014 – Located in the heart of India’s emerging business city, Le Méridien Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad Road will feature 120 spacious guest rooms and suites, designed with a blend of traditional Indian elements and sleek modern touches. Ideal for business and leisure travelers alike, the hotel is a gateway to Ahmedabad’s cultural attractions, including the Sabarmati Ashram, the Kite Museum, the Jain Hathi Singh Temple, and the 15^th-century Bhadra Fort.

Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa (India) – October 2014 – Meaning “God of Great Power” in Sanskrit, small and picturesque Mahabaleshwar is a hill station situated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Surrounded by rare evergreen forests in the Western Ghats, Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa offers guests an atmosphere of luxurious relaxation. Located near the city center on Satara Road, the resort is 90-minutes from the Pune International Airport.

Le Méridien Indianapolis (Indiana, USA) – November 2014 – Le Méridien Indianapolis will debut in November 2014 following a $9.5 million renovation of The Historic Canterbury Hotel, a landmark property in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The hotel will feature a chic design ethos that juxtaposes the property’s historic architecture with a contemporary style. As part of the comprehensive renovation, Le Méridien Indianapolis will feature 99 modern guest rooms, local cuisine in a re-designed restaurant and lounge, an expanded fitness center and more than 2,500 square-feet of upgraded meeting and event space.

Le Méridien New Orleans (Louisiana, USA) – Winter 2014 – Ideally situated within walking distance from the city’s world-famous French Quarter, Le Méridien New Orleans will open in Winter 2014 following a comprehensive $29 million renovation. The hotel will offer 410 fully renovated guestrooms and bathrooms as well as upgraded fitness center, rooftop pool and more than 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting facilities.

Le Méridien Thimphu (Thimphu, Bhutan) – January 2015 – Located on Chhoten Lam road, near to the main street in Thimpu, the largest and the capital city of this culturally rich and exotic high-end leisure destination. Slated to open in January 2015, the 78 room hotel will feature the signature Le Meridien Hub experience, Latitude Bar and spacious spa, fitness centre and pool.

Le Méridien Jiaonan Resort (Qingdao, China) – January 2015 – A captivating garden city located at the foot of Mount Laoshan, Qingdao is nestled on the shore of the Yellow Sea in China’s Shandong Province. Situated on the city’s longest beach, the resort is located just two kilometers from the Jiaonan County government, less than five kilometers from Orient (Qingdao) Golf & Country Club.

In 2013, Le Meridien opened new hotels in Dallas, Atlanta, and Santa Monica (USA); Yixing and Zhengzhou (China); Bali, Indonesia; and Cairo, Egypt.

Bottom Line

Le Meridien is one of Starwood’s nicer hotel brands, so I’m pleased to see them expanding it especially in the United States.

Have you stayed with Le Meridien before? What has been your experience?

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