Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened Le Méridien New Orleans following a comprehensive $29 million transformation.
The newly renovated hotel features 410 fully redesigned guestrooms, including 22 suites; three new F&B outlets, including a new destination restaurant; and the addition of 1,600 square feet of flexible meeting and event space.
“Le Méridien is experiencing strong growth momentum in North America, and New Orleans has long been on our short list of dynamic U.S. cities that share in our brand passions for the arts, culture, and cuisine,” says Brian Povinelli, global brand leader for Le Méridien and Westin. “Le Méridien New Orleans will provide a unique experience for creative and curious minded travelers as we help them unlock the destination through locally influenced design, programming, and food and beverage.”
The hotel’s renovation is taking place in two phases, with the first round completion including the renovation of all 410 guestrooms and respective corridors. Throughout the hotel, the design incorporates lines and grids inspired by the cartography and geography of New Orleans as seen from an aerial perspective. The design also features patterns and textures influenced by cultural and architectural elements.
Renovations completed on the second floor include the additional event space, bringing the property’s total to 20,000 square feet, as well as the addition of a new breakfast restaurant, Marché.
The final phase of the hotel transformation will include a redesigned front desk and porte cochere valet entrance, the enhancement of existing meeting space, and a landscaped palm garden that incorporates an art component and outdoor seating for guests and private events. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for March 2015.
