Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is debuting the Le Méridien brand in Cleveland, Ohio. Slated for January 2016, the opening will follow the completion of an adaptive re-use project that will join together and transform two adjacent, historic buildings on Euclid Avenue.
Le Méridien Cleveland will be the brand’s third historic adaptive re-use project in North America, following Le Méridien Philadelphia and Le Méridien Tampa. The project will showcase a timeless chic design ethos that juxtaposes traditional architecture with contemporary style.
Formerly known as Millionaire’s Row, Euclid Avenue was home to the city’s most affluent citizens in the early 1900s. The new Le Méridien Cleveland will be developed as part of a visionary project that will connect the John Hartness Brown Building, originally constructed in 1901 as a multi-story office building with retail space, and 1101 Euclid Avenue, built in 1915 as an office building. The development will also include 10,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 125-space parking garage.
“We’re thrilled to debut Le Méridien in Cleveland as part of the brand’s aggressive expansion in North America,” says Brian Povinelli, global brand leader, Le Méridien and Westin Hotels. “Since acquiring the brand in 2005, Starwood has made significant investments in redeveloping Le Méridien, which connects with guests through the art, culture, and cuisine in key cities around the world, and we look forward to playing a significant role in the resurgence of downtown Cleveland.”
In addition to 206 modern guestrooms and suites, Le Méridien Cleveland will feature a full-service restaurant, signature bar, 3,000 square-foot lounge, indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and more than 12,000 feet of meeting and event space.
