23 Aug 2016
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA – 23 August 2016 – Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT: NYSE), today unveiled Le Méridien Putrajaya, a new-build hotel in the heart of Putrajaya, Malaysia's federal administrative centre. Marking the brand's third property in Malaysia after Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur and Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, the hotel offers signature amenities and mid-century modern design that resonates with creative minded travellers seeking enriching new experiences.
“Malaysia continues to be a bright spot for our growth and development,” said Charlie Dang, Regional Vice President, Southeast Asia, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. “With the country's growing influx of visitors, the opening of Le Méridien Putrajaya is set to be an inspired alternative to a traditional urban hotel stay in the Federal administrative Centre of Malaysia, for business and leisure travellers alike.”
“We are thrilled with the addition of Le Méridien Putrajaya, expanding the brand's footprint in Malaysia,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. “As our third Le Méridien hotel in Malaysia, we look forward to inviting both leisure and business travellers to unlock the destination through cuisine, culture and art.”
“We are pleased to unveil the spectacular Le Méridien Putrajaya, a highly anticipated addition to our properties investment”, said Lee Yeow Seng, Chief Executive Officer of IOI Properties Group Bhd.
“With its culturally-refined design and atmosphere combined with stunning views of IOI Resort City, the hotel is sure to impress and attract travellers.”
Le Méridien Putrajaya features 353 contemporary guestrooms and suites, boasting expansive city or garden views. Every space showcases a timeless European style through an artful Malaysian perspective with locally inspired motifs and craftsmanship. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests encounter a complete sensory experience in the signature Le Méridien Hub, which reinterprets the traditional hotel lobby into a social gathering place and builds on the brand's award-winning arrival experience and coffee culture. Le Méridien Hub comprises signature elements from the Paris-born brand such as a 24-hour soundtrack curated by French Bossa Nova band Nouvelle Vague, a variety of delectable éclairs, and exclusive illy coffee prepared by Master Baristas.
The hotel also offers 15 versatile venues for business meetings, conferences or one-of-a kind social gatherings. Creative touch points through visually appealing art and welcoming pre-function spaces help keep guests and delegates engaged and productive throughout any event. A grand ballroom comprises nearly 2,500 square metres of contemporary function space, supported by a dedicated event planning team and the most technologically advanced audio-visual equipment.
Recreational facilities include an inviting swimming pool and a special kids' pool, providing a welcome respite from a day of business and ensuring a fun element to any family stay. As part of the Le Méridien Family programme, the hotel offers Le Méridien Family Kids Club facility that encourages children to learn and play through its cultural and educational activities. The hotel also presents compelling culinary experiences with two distinctive in-house eateries. Signature restaurant Latest Recipe serves à la carte and comprehensive buffet selections along with interactive live-cooking stations, featuring innovative global flavours and locally inspired cuisine, while specialty restaurant Le Mei creates new interpretations of fine Chinese cuisine.
“The mission of Le Méridien is to expose the creative minded traveller to the most unexpected and engaging experiences, inside and outside the hotel. We are confident that we will be able to offer this distinctively memorable experience at Le Méridien Putrajaya,” said Kumar Renoo, General Manager of Le Méridien Putrajaya.
Just 15 minutes from downtown Kuala Lumpur by high-speed rail link, and 30 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Le Méridien Putrajaya is ideally situated within close proximity to Putrajaya's key commercial and retail districts. With wide boulevards and expansive greenery, the area incorporates cultured design that transcends the old and new. Also, guests are just steps away from a host of leisure facilities such as an Olympic-sized ice skating rink, an entertainment park in the largest shopping mall in Southern Klang Valley, the Botanic Gardens and the distinctive pink-domed Putra Mosque. Other recreational activities include golf, nature walks and an open air cruise on the 650-hectare man-made Putrajaya Lake.
Opening Offer
To celebrate the opening, Le Méridien Putrajaya is offering a special 'opening package'. Rates start from MYR360++ per night for single occupancy in a 'Signature Room', including breakfast for 1 person and high-speed Internet access. SPG Members will enjoy double Starpoints® upon booking this package for stays from 1 September to 31 December 2016.
For more information or to make a booking, please visit www.lemeridien.com/putrajaya.
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About Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts
With more than 100 Hotels & Resorts worldwide and the strongest, most globally diverse portfolio in its history, the Paris-born Le Méridien brand connects the curious and creative minded traveller to unexpected and engaging experiences within their destination. With its brand promise of “Destination Unlocked”, Le Méridien has transformed numerous guest touch points through global partnerships with creative minds such as illy, the LEGO® Group, Johnny luzzini, Gray Malin, and Nouvelle Vague. Plans call for dynamic portfolio expansion within the next five years in some of the world's most exciting destinations, concentrating on markets in Asia-Pacific and the Americas. For more information, please visit LeMériend.com or follow us on social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About IOI Properties Group Berhad
Spanning more than three decades in the property development industry, IOI Properties Group Berhad (“IOIPG”) is one of the leading public-listed property developer in Malaysia. Over the years, it has successfully developed sustainable townships and commercial enclaves in sought-after regions of Klang Valley such as IOI Resort City, Bandar Puteri Puchong, 16 Sierra and Bandar Puteri Bangi; and established a strong presence in Penang (Northern region) as well as Johor (Southern region) of Malaysia. In the international scene, IOIPG has achieved notable success in Singapore and the People's Republic of China.
Apart from being an award-winning top property developer, IOIPG is also known for being one of the few integrated property developers that builds and manages its investment properties such as hotels, golf courses, shopping malls and office buildings. To date, IOIPG has four hotels and two golf courses under its wings namely Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Palm Garden Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Puchong, and its latest addition to its hotel collection, Le Meridien Putrajaya; Palm Garden Golf Club in IOI Resort City and Palm Villa Golf and Country Resort in Johor. Other investment assets of the Group include the award-winning IOI City Mall - the largest shopping mall in Southern Klang Valley, IOI Mall Puchong and IOI Mall Kulai; retail complexes and purpose-built office buildings.
For more information, please log on to www.ioiproperties.com.my
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