Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has marked a milestone as its first-ever hotel and celebrated flagship in Paris, Le Méridien Etoile, revealed the completion of its multi-million pound renovation.
Following the hotel’s transformation, it now boasts reimagined guestrooms, suites and the transformation of the hotel’s public spaces, including the legendary Jazz Club Etoile and brand’s signature lobby concept, Le Méridien Hub.
“With a stronger and more globally diverse portfolio than ever before, Le Méridien has hit its stride with guests and locals as well as owners and developers around the world,” said Le Méridien’s Brian Povinelli.
“We are delighted to have the crown jewel of our brand shining brightly once more in the City of Light, as Le Méridien returns to its roots with distinctive design and bold Destination Unlocked positioning.”
Le Méridien Etoile is the largest hotel in central Paris
Located in the 17th arrondissement, anchored by Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées, Le Méridien Etoile is the largest hotel in central Paris.
The redesign of the hotel’s rooms was led by French interior architect Jean-Philippe Nuel, while London-based firm Michaelis Boyd restyled all the public areas; both draw inspiration from Le Méridien brand’s mid-century modern design aesthetic.
The interiors of all 1,025 guestrooms and suites have been redesigned with residential texture and details inspired by the destination: the lighting and the muted colour palette of grey, light blue and charcoal are underscored by eye-catching accents. Art and design also provide an element of discovery throughout the public spaces.
Le Méridien Etoile has transformed the staid, traditional lobby into the brand’s signature Le Méridien Hub. Set amidst this thoughtfully-designed space, the Longitude 2°17 Bar provides Le Méridien signature éclairs, light bites and illy coffee, expertly prepared by the hotel’s creative Master Barista, creating an experience that brings creative and curious-minded guests and locals together.
The hotel features 2,500 sqm of meeting spaces with design cues taken from the 17th arrondissement. The small meeting rooms 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.
The renovation of the conference centre and public areas was overseen by London-based architectural duo Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd.
Created in 1975 with celebrated drummer F.A. 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.
