Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran

Online, November 6, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Located on the secluded, tranquil Jimbaran Bay on the south-west coastline of Bali, Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran features majestic views of the Indian Ocean and Jimbaran Bay. Complementing the location, Le Meridien Bali will juxtapose traditional Jimbaran heritage against a contemporary creative space surrounded by serene and refreshing elements of water featuring 75 guestrooms, 35 suites, 4 penthouses and 4 villas equipped with a Lagoon sundeck. The decor reflects a contemporary approach to Balinese from the modern Batik motives, to the artworks that completes the room and finished with the finest marbles.

"We are extremely excited and can't wait to unveil the resort's elevated experience to our first's guest. Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran is destined to be more than just a resort, we wanted to let our guests leave with a new discovery experience of Bali" said Simon Dornan, General Manager of Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran.

Slated to open on 31 January 2013, Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran invites travellers to explore a new perspective with its Discovery Offer. From 1 November 2012 until 30 June 2013, travellers who book 'Discovery Offer' package on www.lemeridien.com/balijimbaran will enjoy a privilege room rate starting from USD 219++ (subject to 21% service charge and government tax, terms and conditions apply).

Discovery Offer, special introductory package includes:
• One-way airport transfer
• Daily breakfast for 2 persons
• Daily resort credit of USD 25
• Double Starpoints™

Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran also features a signature 1,300 square-meter uniquely designed saltwater Lagoon pool that is accessible from ground floor guestrooms; Serenity - a space of rejuvenation, with three signature spa treatment rooms, a fitness centre and yoga studio. Children will be engaged with an array of activities and programs with the Penguins Kids Club, equipped with the latest gadgets and completed with a dedicated outdoor children's pool.

Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran introduces a gastronomic journey to the Island of the Gods offering discerning travellers four dining venues in a three-storey dining and entertainment complex: The brand's signature all-day dining restaurant, Bamboo Chic featuring Pan-Asian fused with lost Balinese Cuisine; Smoqee Lounge & Sky Bar, an enchanting spot for cocktails and live music over sunset; Latitude 8, the resort's lobby lounge overlooking the lagoon offering choreographed cocktails, light snacks and evening tapas; and, WALA, an indulgence of hand crafted gelato or taste of the perfect cup of Illy coffee.

Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran offers the signature Le Meridien arrival experience, with signature designed furniture, reflecting ponds and an inspirational artwork designed by Michael Bogaard reflecting My Private Universe 2010. In addition, guest of Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran will also be welcomed at Kendra Art Gallery's exclusive exhibit space, as a partner of the global UNLOCK ART™ programme.

The resort also features the newly-developed Le Meridien Hub experience, which re-interprets the traditional lobby into a social gathering place for creative people to converse, debate, and exchange. Le Meridien Hub offers both guests and locals a creative atmosphere where contemporary, curated artwork sets the environment.

For more information or reservation, please visit lemeridien.com/balijimbaran

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About Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
Le Meridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by 100 properties in 50 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. With over 80 of its properties located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Meridien provided a strong international complement to Starwood's then primarily North American holdings at the time of purchase. Since then, Le Meridien has gone through a brand re-launch, which included a large scale hotels product consolidation as well as redefining its brand strategy. By appointing a full-time Cultural Curator - French arts-provocateur Jerôme Sans - Le Meridien transformed numerous guest touch points, thus bringing unique and interactive experiences to its guests. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts within the next five years, concentrating in the U.S., Latin America, and Asia-Pacific markets, including destinations such as India, Thailand and China. Le Meridien recently opened new hotels in Mexico City, Istanbul, Oran (Algeria), Arlington (Virginia, USA), Coimbatore (India), Koh Samui (Thailand), and Taipei, and will open in the next 12 months in Bali, Zhengzhou (China), Mahabaleshwar (India), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Cairo (Egypt), Tianjin (China), and Dhaka (Bangladesh). For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,128 properties in nearly 100 countries and 154,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Meridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and ElementSM. The Company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

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Media Contacts:
Angga Adhitya Syailendra
Asisstant Manager, Public Relations & Partnership
Starwood Bali Resorts Collection
angga.adhitya@starwoodhotels.com