PARIS—Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has marked a milestone as its first-ever hotel and flagship here revealed the completion of its multimillion-dollar renovation.
Following the hotel’s transformation, Le Méridien Etoile features reimagined guestrooms, suites and the transformation of the hotel’s public spaces, including the Jazz Club Etoile and brand’s signature lobby concept Le Méridien Hub.
“With a stronger and more globally diverse portfolio than ever before, Le Méridien has hit its stride with guests and locals as well as owners and developers around the world,” said Brian Povinelli, global brand leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts.
French interior architect Jean-Philippe Nuel led the redesign of the guestrooms, while London-based firm Michaelis Boyd restyled all the public areas—both draw inspiration from the brand’s mid-century modern design aesthetic.
The interiors of all 1,025 guestrooms and suites have been redesigned with residential texture and details inspired by the destination: the lighting and the muted color palette of gray, light blue and charcoal are underscored by eye-catching accents. Travel and discovery are woven into the fabric of the design, with illustrated maps of Parisian arrondissements that adorn the headboards and deconstructed images of the city that are displayed in the rooms and corridors.
Art and design also provide an element of discovery throughout the public spaces. Art Curator Marion Vignal selected four Parisian, contemporary artists to express their perspectives of Paris through different mediums, according to the brand.
The onsite Longitude 2°17 Bar provides the brand’s signature éclairs, light bites and illy coffee prepared by the hotel’s master barista.
The property features 26,909 sq. ft. of meeting spaces with design cues taken from the 17th arrondissement. The small meeting rooms or ‘Petits Salons’ hold up to 25 people and are named after local streets, while the large ‘Grands Salons’ hold up to 1,200 people and bear the names of neighboring avenues and boulevards. The renovation of the conference center and public areas was overseen by London-based architectural duo Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd.
Created in 1975 with celebrated drummer F.A. Galepides, known as Moustache, the Jazz Club Etoile has been entirely renovated in a mid-century modern style, with an emphasis on bright colors and vintage furniture.
“Ten years after Le Méridien joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the brand now stands stronger than ever before,” said Michael Wale, president, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “Highlighting our commitment to strengthening the brand’s portfolio around the globe, over 50% of Le Méridien hotels in Europe and the Middle East have been upgraded over the last three years. We are proud to celebrate Le Méridien distinctive design aesthetic and bold ‘Destination Unlocked’ positioning in the brand’s home city of Paris.”