LE Meridien Abu Dhabi has completed expansion and refurbishment for its resort style five-star hotel.
The Dh20million ($5.4 million) project lasted 11 months, the work included the addition of luxury guest rooms and the renovation as well as refurbishment of 233 guest rooms and suites. It is located in the heart of the city and is in close proximity to the business district.
“Abu Dhabi is a fast developing city and is becoming one of the most popular destinations for business and leisure creating a high demand for hotels,” said hotel general manager Jean Pierre Trabut.
“We are working to meet this demand by maintaining high standards and a unique contemporary style in Le Meridien Abu Dhabi. We have created a welcoming environ-ment that plays on the advantages of the existing architecture and will appeal to UAE residents and international visitors.”
The refurbishment of the hotel with a complete new look is a modern and vibrant selection of décor, colours and furnishings, themed Art Nouveau and was headed by Claire Craig, design director at hotel interiors specialists, Wa international.
“We wanted to emphasize and define Le Meridien Abu Dhabi’s interior character through a degree of eclectic elegance. It was time to introduce new themes into the rooms to boost the overall design,” added Trabut.
The hotel has also renovated the spa, to set new standards for luxury relaxation targeting its high calibre clients.