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Hotel and leisure company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will debut in Bangladesh with the opening of the 304-room Le Méridien Dhaka in July 2013.

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Located in the capital city of Dhaka, Le Méridien Dhaka will also mark the second Starwood managed hotel in Bangladesh. It will occupy between the eighth and fifteenth floors of a new mixed-use development and offers guests views of Dhaka from the building's rooftop.

The design of the hotel will feature a 125 foot outer façade, which will showcase the 'Le Méridien Hub,' that re-interprets the traditional hotel lobby into a social gathering place. Located on the ground floor near the main hotel entrance, the Hub at Le Méridien Dhaka will further build on the brand's arrival experience and coffee culture, curated by Le Méridien's cultural curator Jérôme Sans.

It will feature four food and beverage venues, including an all-day dining restaurant and specialty restaurant and bar. The hotel will also house a 2,800 square feet fitness centre fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and a 2,400 square feet spa.

Le Méridien Arrival consists of four elements: Large-scale artwork in high impact areas to reset the mind and stimulate dialogue and curiosity; the sensory experience, illustrated through Le Méridien scent, sound and use of light, creating a distinctive atmosphere; Unlock art programme, featuring an artist designed keycard collection that not only offers access to the guestroom but also to Le Méridien affiliated contemporary cultural centres in the city; and a 24-hour soundtrack curated by Sans.

Le Méridien, the Paris hotel brand currently represented by 99 properties in 50 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in November 2005.