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Diving certificate:
- According to a press release obtained by Hotel Dive, Marriott International’s Le Méridien brand will open the doors of its new hotel in Fort Worth, Texas next week.
- The 14-story, 188-room Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown is located in the former Hotel Texas annex, which stood vacant for nearly two decades. The building features a rooftop lounge and a French-style brasserie.
- The Dallas-Fort Worth market is experiencing significant hotel development and investment activity as the region sees increased demand from leisure and business travelers. Fort Worth in particular is growing rapidly.
Diving insight:
In June last year The Wall Street Journal named Fort Worth “America’s fastest growing city.”
Le Méridien is Fort Worth’s third luxury hotelaccording to the Dallas Morning News. It is one of several High-end projects in the fast-growing sector.
Le Méridien Fort Worth features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer scenic views of downtown. Design elements combine modern aesthetics with details of the former Hotel Texas Annex.
The hotel will participate in the brand’s Unlock Art program, which offers guests complimentary access to city art institutions such as the Amon Carter Museum and the Caravan of Dreams Art Studio.
The hotel’s rooftop lounge, Annex, offers live music, cocktails and light snacks. Hotel amenities also include a fitness center, a rooftop pool and nearly 5,000 square feet of event space.
Last summer, a luxury property The Crescent Hotel opened its doors in Fort Worth. Wellness Resort operator Canyon Ranchwhich has a spa on the grounds of the Crescent Hotel, is also expanding in the city thanks to a cash injection from VICI Properties.
Remington Hospitality will manage Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown.
