Marriott has expanded its portfolio of Le Méridien
Hotels & Resorts to Australia.
Le Méridien Melbourne, the brand’s first
property in the country, is located in a prime
location overlooking Parliament House, Spring Street and the east
of Melbourne.
“We are excited to introduce Le Méridien to Australia
and bring the brand’s European essence of savouring the good life
to global tastemakers and locals,” said Jennifer Connell, Global
Brand Leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and Vice President,
Distinctive Premium Brands, Marriott International. “Melbourne is
a destination known for its rich history and thriving art,
culture, and culinary scene, which makes it the perfect fit for Le Méridien. We look forward to welcoming travellers as they explore
Melbourne in style.”
Originally built as a hotel in
the 1850s, the site has been a cornerstone of Melbourne’s arts and
culture scene through its many iterations as a theatre, cinema,
nightclub, and live performance venue.
Returning to its original
interpretation as a hotel, Le Méridien Melbourne offers 235 guest
rooms including 14 suites. Rooms on the higher floors feature floor-to-ceiling views
over the pool and out to the east of Melbourne, while lower levels
immerse travellers in Melbourne’s bustling laneways or the
historic red brick and stained-glass façade.
All
guest rooms feature the brand’s signature room scent, Malin +
Goetz bath amenities, signature Le Méridien beds, Marshall
Speakers, 55-inch LCD TVs, signature bottled cocktails by The Everleigh Bottling Co., a personal coffee machine with artisan
coffee pods, and a dedicated working desk.
Suites are elevated with black stone
kitchenettes, premium Smeg appliances, luxury barware, a selection
of art books, beautifully-crafted oak board games, and Yamaha MusicCast 500 turntables with a selection of vinyls from artists
such as Prince and James Brown, who once performed on-site.
Facilities at the hotel include a rooftop pool and terrace,
a 24-hour TechnoGym and a
sauna, as well as a dedicated meeting and events floor, a choice
of F&B outlets and on-site parking.
A seasonal pop-up cinema on the rooftop is
expected to launch later this year in collaboration with the
Melbourne International Film Festival and French Film Festival.
“We are excited to draw back the curtain on Melbourne’s most
glamourous new hotel and invite guests to savour the good life
through immersive art, elevated European dining, and our showpiece
rooftop pool,” said Peter Minatsis, General Manager, Le Méridien
Melbourne.
