LE MÉRIDIEN is making a comeback in Bali following an agreement between Tiara Raya Bali International (a company of Ristia Group) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to jointly develop an existing resort there.
Formerly known as Ristia Resort, the property will be rebranded as the Le Méridien Bali – Jimbaran, under the management of Starwood, and is scheduled to open in mid-2012.
Ristia Group chairman Richard Wiriahardja said: “We are excited to announce our collaboration with Starwood on Le Méridien Bali – Jimbaran project. We believe that our distinctive design and location is the perfect fit for Le Méridien.”
Starwood Hotels & Resorts South-east Asia regional vice president Chuck Abbott said: “The development of Le Méridien Bali will add onto our strong presence in South-east Asia and re-establish Le Méridien brand in Bali.”
Le Méridien Bali will offer 123 suites, including 28 Aqua Suites, four rooftop villas—each with an Indonesian style Bale Bengong outdoor lounge area and private plunge pool, and four penthouse suites.
Facilities will include a three-storey restaurant and bar, a lagoon swimming pool and sundeck accessible from ground floor guestrooms, a spa and fitness centre, and 200m2 of meeting space.
Starwood previously managed Le Méridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort in Tanah Lot, until its management was taken over by Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts in 2010.
