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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the opening of Le Méridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR. The launch happened on 11th March,2015.

Landscaping with fountains

Ambience at Le Meridien, Gurgaon

As I entered the drive way, Le Meridien as per its brand, had a wonderful entrance. Considering its inclination to art and design, there was beautiful landscaping along with fountains with a grand view of green Arravalli range.

Magnificent art work

At the entrance, there was a grand art of silver glass depicting day and night. Beyond the doors, welcomed a magnificent art piece of a lady face expressing various emotions, moods throughout the day.

Art piece of a lady face

We were taken through the tour of the hotel. As we entered the lobby, it presented itself as a busy hub where guests can meet up and have meetings. The seating arrangement was strategically done appropriately distant enough to provide guests adequate spaces for their discussions.

Magnificent Chandelier

The sensory experience, illustrated through golden drops falling from Sun depicted through the chandelier backed by the waves just below the ceiling and sea waves on the wall above the reception area. It was overall a great ambience. As we saw it during the day time, I hope to see it totally changed through the lights and sound during the evening.

Sea waves on the wall

A 24-hour curated soundtrack by French Bossa Nova band Nouvelle Vague would add to the glamour during the night. Le Méridien Hub™ also features the signature Master Barista, a role designed to meet the growing demands of coffee lovers at every Le Méridien hotel worldwide unlocking the destination at each location.

Shining and colorful sea waves

As we headed further, we walked through the walkway, there was a gallery showing exquisite dances from across India.

Indian dance art pieces

The hotel features 285 guestrooms, including 22 suites, with contemporary furnishings; a renovated signature dining venue, Latest Recipe; and a new Longitude bar. Other hotel amenities include 1,600 square meters of conference and meeting space, encompassing a divisible grand ballroom with an 8 meter tall ceiling and area of 390 square meters that opens to well landscaped lawns; a well-equipped Fitness Center and pool; a tranquil spa; and a bar, i-Kandy, setting the after-dark scene with live music, transformative lighting and innovative offerings.

Banquet at Le Meridien, Gurgaon

Conference at the Launch of Le Meridien, Gurgaon

I also attended the conference hosted by Anjali Mehra, Associate Director Marketing and Communications South Asia, Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Esteemed members from Starwood and Le Meridien were present to grace the occasioin. Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien and Westin; Mr. Dilip Puri, MD India and Regional Vice President South Asia Star wood Asia Pacific hotels and Resorts India Pvt Ltd; David Hopcroft, General Manager, Le Méridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR.

Gymnasium at Le Meridien, Gurgaon

Mr. Brian said- “Started with Air France, Le Meridien now enjoys its presence in about 100 hotels across the globe. People want to experience the destination. We bring the destination, neighbourhood, culture, cuisind to life at Le Meridien. We have reinvented the lobby space. We consider it as a place where people can gather to connect. We provide Coffee House atmosphere where our guests just don’t drink but enjoy the coffee. Every hotel of ours has got Master Baristas that enjoy making customized latte art for guests. Esther Maasdam is the World Latte Art Champion who creates and inspires Master Baristas to create an experience with coffee.

Brian Povinelli, Ms. Raunaq Kohli and David Hopcroft

Eclairs is a quintessential French Pastry. It unlocks destinations through Chef Johnny Iuzzini who is classically trained. He travelled extensively to bring a modern twist to French signature eclairs. “

Band performance

Mr. Dilip Kohli added ” Le Meridien Gurgaon is perfectly located with view of Arravalli hills and close proximity to Airport, Gold course, cyber hub , Kingdom of dreams and Epicenter etc.”