1972 :Air France creates Le Méridien as “a home away from home” for its travellers. The iconic name is a reference to the geographic coordinate lines that span the globe and affirms the brand's international focus. The first hotel is Le Méridien Etoile, located in Paris with over 1,000 rooms.
1979:Le Méridien expands to 21 hotels in destinations across Europe, Africa, the French West Indies, Canada, South America, the Middle East and Mauritius.
1991:Total number of Le Méridien properties rises to 58 hotels and resorts.
2005:Le Méridien joins Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as one of its premier lifestyle brands.
2012:Le Méridien celebrates 40 years of excellence in travel.
2013:With a mission to engage guests in the most unexpected experiences their destination has to offer, Le Méridien repositions itself, and refreshes its brand identity. This same year, Starwood invests one billion dollars in the brand, opening 11 new hotels and nearly tripling its global footprint.
2015:Le Méridien continues to grow and bring its guests inspired experiences in over 100 hotels and resorts in 35 countries around the world.
Location
Le Royal Meridien Chennai is a luxurious abode that's located on GST Road, near Mount St. Thomas. This hotel is located approximately 7 km away from the Chennai International airport, while the Chennai central railway station is just about 14 km away. Le Royal Meridien Chennai flaunts easy access to some nearby popular places worth visiting like Kodambakkam, T Nagar, and Guindy Race course. Tourists can also visit the SIDCO Industrial Estate, Marina Beach and Guindy National Park, apart from other famous destinations.