22 new hotels are currently in the pipeline to open during 2005 and beyond…
22 new hotels are currently in the pipeline to open during 2005 and beyond, following on from the 10 new properties that opened in 2004
Global hotel group Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts continues its worldwide expansion, with 22 new properties located throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa currently in the pipeline to open during 2005 and beyond. This expansion follows on from the 10 new hotels opened during 2004.
As with all Le Meridien hotels, each new acquisition is different in style and ambiance, reflecting fascinating aspects of the local setting and culture. Luxurious, comfortable accommodation and up-to-the-minute facilities are designed to appeal to business and leisure travellers alike.
Le Meridien`s successful Art + Tech design concept, featuring a skilful fusion of cutting-edge technology and ingenious artistry, can be found in some of Le Meridien`s newest hotels including those in Vienna, Hamburg, Turin, Hong Kong, Kuwait and Minneapolis.
Le Meridien`s ongoing expansion plans will see the launch of many more exciting hotels in top cities and resorts around the world, including:
2005
AMERICA
Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach, Miami (Opened May 12, 2005 –210 units)
ASIA PACIFIC
Le Meridien Kathmandu, Nepal (Opened July2005 -38 deluxe rooms, one suite and 16 cottages)
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Q3 2005 -292 rooms)
Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai, China (Q4 2005 –327 rooms)
EUROPE
Le Meridien St Julians, Malta (Summer 2005 –280 rooms)
MIDDLE EAST
Grosvenor House West Marina Beach by Le Meridien, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Opened June 15, 2005 – 217 rooms & 205 apartments)
2006
Le Meridien Salmiya, Kuwait (Jan 2006 –80 rooms)
Le Meridien Ibom Resort, Nigeria (Q2 2006 –151 rooms)
Le Meridien Marhaba-Casablanca, Morocco (Q2 2006 –300 rooms)
Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, China (Q2 2006 –770 rooms)
Le Meridien Mubarakiya, Kuwait (Mid-2006 — 92 rooms)
Le Meridien Towers Makkah (June 2006 –1320 rooms)
Le Meridien Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (June 2006 –200 rooms)
Le Meridien Hyderabad, India (July 2006 –250 rooms)
Le Meridien Hurghada, Egypt (Q3 2006 — 520 rooms)
Le Meridien, Split, Croatia (Q3 2006 –381 rooms)
Le Meridien Karachi, Pakistan (Q3 2006 –320 rooms)
Le Meridien Dublin, Ireland (December 2006 -179 rooms)
Le Meridien Dahab, Egypt (Q4 2006 –200 rooms)
2007 and beyond
Le Meridien Bangkok, Thailand (Q2 2007 –350 rooms)
Le Meridien Chiang Mai, Thailand (Q4 2007 –347 rooms)
Le Meridien Frankfurt Airport, Germany (opening date to be confirmed — 680 rooms)
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