PUTRAJAYA: On August 18, Le Méridien Putrajaya, a new-build hotel situated in the heart of Putrajaya was unveiled by Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as the brand’s third hotel in Malaysia after Le Meridian Kuala Lumpur and Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu.

Official opening of Le Méridien Putrajaya: (From left) IOI Properties Group Bhd chief operating officer of property investment division Cheah Wing Choong, IOI Properties Group Bhd chief executive officer Lee Yeow Seng, IOI Properties Group Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Dato Lee Shin Cheng, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Asia Pacific president Stephen Ho, Le Méridien Putrajaya general manager Kumar Renoo and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Southeast Asia regional vice president Charlie Dang.

“Malaysia continues to be a bright spot for our growth and development,” said Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Southeast Asia regional vice president Charlie Dang.

“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,” Dang added.

Le Méridien Putrajaya offers signature amenities and mid-century modern design that resonates with creative minded travellers seeking enriching new experiences.

“We are thrilled with the addition of Le Méridien Putrajaya, expanding the brand’s footprint in Malaysia,” said Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts global brand leader Brian Povinelli.

“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,” Povinelli added.

Le Méridien Putrajaya features 353 contemporary guest rooms and suites, boasting expansive city or garden views. Every space showcases a timeless European style through an artful Malaysian perspective with locally inspired motif and craftsmanship.

Le Méridien Hub comprises signature elements from the Paris-born brand such as a 23-hour soundtrack curated by French Bossa Nova band Nouvelle Vague, a verity of delectable éclairs, and exclusive illy coffee prepared by Master Baristas.

“We are pleased to unveil the spectacular Le Méridien Putrajaya, a highly anticipated addition to our properties investment.

“With its culturally-refined design and atmosphere combines with stunning views of IOI Resort City, the hotel is sure to impress and attract travellers,” said IOI Properties Group Bhd chief executive officer Lee Yeow Seng.

The hotel also offers 15 versatile venues for business meetings, conferences or one-of-a kind social gatherings, as well as a grand ballroom comprises nearly 2,5000 sq m of contemporary function space, supported by an event planning team and the most technologically advanced audio-visual equipment.

Recreational facilities include an inviting swimming pool and a special kids’ pool. The hotel also offers Le Méridien Family Kids Club facility as part of the Le Méridien Family programme, which encourages children to learn and play through its cultural and educational activities.

For exquisite dining experience, the hotel presents two distinctive in-house eateries, namely Latest Recipe, which serves á la carte and comprehensive buffet selections along with interactive live-cooking stations, and Le Mei, a specialty restaurant that serves 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 Le Méridien Putrajaya general manager Kumar Renoo.

Le Méridien Putrajaya is strategically located within close proximity to Putrajaya’s key commercial and retail districts. The hotel is 15 minutes from downtown Kuala Lumpur by high-speed rail link, and 30 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Guests can also enjoy a host of leisure facilities including an Olympic-sized ice skating rink and an entertainment park at the IOI City Mall, which is connected directly to the Ground Floor of the hotel.

Other recreational areas and activities nearby include the Botanic Gardens, the distinctive pink-domed Putra Mosque, golf, nature walks and open air cruise on the 650-hectare man-made Putrajaya Lake.

To celebrate the opening, Le Méridien Putrajaya is currently offering a special ‘opening package’ with rates starting from RM360+ per night for single occupancy in a ‘Signature Room’, including breakfast for one person and high-speed Internet access.

SPG Members will enjoy double Starpoints upon booking this package for stays from Sept 1 to Dec 31.

For more information or to make a booking, please visit www.lemeridien.com/putrajaya.