Australia's First Le Méridien Hotel Opens in Melbourne

(20/03/23)  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.”

Room at Le Méridien Melbourne

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.

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