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by the hotel’s creative Master Barista, creating an
experience that brings creative and curious-minded
guests and locals together.
Le Méridien Etoile features 2,500 square metre of
thoughtfully-designed 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 neighbouring avenues and boulevards. Each
of the spaces is designed with the brand’s mid-century
modern aesthetic and offers modular furniture
that allows personalization. Custom photography,
depicting scenes from each Boulevard, was shot by one
of France’s most influential Instagrammers, Vutheara
Kham, and aims to inspire creativity.
The renovation of the conference centre and public
areas was overseen by London-based architectural duo
Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd.
Jazz Club Etoile: The Legendary Music Club
Created in 1975 with celebrated drummer F.A.
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
Galepides, known as Moustache, the Jazz Club Etoile
has been entirely renovated in a mid-century modern
style, with an emphasis on bright colours and vintage
furniture. Parisian touches once again pepper the
decor with white tiles, reminiscent of the metro
stations, surrounded by the works of visual artist
Christian Gastaldi, who was inspired by the posters
displayed in the metro system.
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.”
While preserving the essence of the Jazz Club Etoile,
former music booker and friend of Moustache,
Jean-Pierre Vignola, has collaborated with Jonathan
Miltat, an experienced Jazz producer, to renew the
musical offering and put the spotlight on Jazz, Soul,
Funk and Blues. Both locals and hotel guests alike can
now discover legendary artists and new talent in the
intimate venue with a new menu curated by Executive
Chef Laurent Bélijar.
Since 2005, Starwood and its hotel ownership groups
have transformed Le Méridien into a contemporary
lifestyle brand now focused on unlocking the
destination through culture, the arts, and cuisine.
Now Le Méridien boasts the strongest portfolio levels
in the brand’s history, growing in key destinations
around the world, Le Méridien Denver; Le Méridien
Singapore, Sentosa; 6 newly-built Le Méridien hotels
in China, including 2 in Shanghai alone; and the
brand’s re-entry into Italy with the opening of Le
Méridien Visconti Rome early next year.
“Destination Unlocked” Position Propels
Parisian-born Brand
“Ten years after Le Méridien joined Starwood Hotels
& Resorts, the brand now stands stronger than ever
before,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood
Website: www.lemeridien.com