NEW ORLEANS—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced plans to debut Le Méridien in the Crescent City. Situated within walking distance from the city’s French Quarter, the hotel is set to open in Fall 2014.
Le Méridien New Orleans, which currently operates under Starwood’s W brand, was recently sold by the company to Chesapeake Lodging Trust for $65 million last April. Chesapeake will begin the comprehensive $29-million renovation and conversion in April 2014 and complete the project by the end of the fourth quarter.
Le Méridien New Orleans 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, ideal for weddings and business functions. The hotel’s restaurant and lounge, along with all other public areas, will also be transformed to implement Le Méridien brand elements and signature offerings.