Le Meridien Zengzhou Opening Soon

ZHENGZHOU, China, Oct. 22, 2013 - Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts proudly introduces its 10th hotel in Greater China - Le Meridien Zhengzhou, will be unveiled in the capital of Henan Province in central China on 31st October 2013.

Le Meridien Zhengzhou is conveniently positioned on Zhongzhou Avenue, adjacent to Zhengzhou East New District and the Zhengzhou East Train Station - the largest railway station in Asia. It is just 10 minutes to the new CBD and International Convention and Exhibition Centre and 28 minutes to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. The hotel forms part of an integrated complex comprising a luxury shopping mall, cinema, residences and corporate offices.

The first design and arts and culture focused hotel in central China, Le Meridien Zhengzhou features 350 chic guest rooms and suites starting at a spacious 45 sqm - the largest in Zhengzhou. Rooms are equipped with the latest technology, including a 40-inch flat-screen television, wireless high-speed Internet access and Zhengzhou's largest and most luxurious bathrooms with bath facilities of Duravit & Hansgrohe.

Expressive dining is offered at three distinctive restaurants plus a bar/creative hub. Le Mei features authentic flavours and fresh approaches to local and regional Chinese cuisines. Akebono presents the fine art of Japanese cuisine and sake pairing. Latest Recipe celebrates international delights prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients, and Latitude 34 is a chilled lounge and Illy coffee hub.

More than 1,639 sqm of function spaces unlock thrilling creative possibilities for meetings, events and spectacular weddings. A 780 sqm pillarless Grand Ballroom can host at most 600 people, and eight additional multi-function rooms feature state-of-the-art technology for high-level meetings and functions. The entire fifth floor is dedicated to lifestyle and wellness. Guests can find relaxation and renewal at Pure Spa, the high-tech Fitness Centre, 23-metre swimming pool, yoga studio and Zhengzhou's only indoor jogging track stretching 130 metres.

To celebrate the launch of Le Meridien in central China, Le Meridien Zhengzhou is offering a special 'Discovery Offer' for guests visiting before 28 February 2014. Classic Rooms are priced at just RMB 998 per night, plus 15% service charge. Complimentary buffet breakfast for one or two guests, complimentary high-speed Internet access and late check-out until 2pm (subject to availability) are all part of the opening offer. SPG Members are also entitled to earn double points as well as a 15% discount on F&B consumption.

For more information or reservations, please contact the hotel at +86 371 5599 8888, e-mail at reservations.zhengzhou@lemeridien.com( mailto:reservations.zhengzhou@lemeridien.com ), or visit lemeridien.com/zhengzhou.

About Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts

Le Meridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by nearly 100 properties in more than 40 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. With more than 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. Through creation of the LM100 artist community, Le Meridien has transformed numerous guest touch points, thus bringing unique, interactive and curated experiences to its guests. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts within the next five years, concentrating on markets in Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Le Meridien recently opened new hotels in Bali, Atlanta, Dallas, Istanbul, Oran (Algeria), Arlington (Virginia, USA), and Coimbatore (India), and will open in the next 12 months in Chicago, Zhengzhou (China), Mahabaleshwar (India), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Cairo (Egypt), Qingdao (China), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Tampa (Florida, USA) and Columbus (Ohio, USA). For more information, please visit www.lemeridien.com or www.facebook.com/lemeridien.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1,162 properties in nearly 100 countries and 171,000 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(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Meridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, Aloft(R), and Element(R). 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.

Issued by Grebstad Hicks Communications on behalf of Le Meridien Zhengzhou

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Ava Yin

Assistant Marcom Manager, Le Meridien Zhengzhou

Telephone: 86 371 5599 8888

Email: ava.yin@lemeridien.com( mailto:carolyn.zhang@lemeridien.com )

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GHCAsia Beijing

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