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HotelChatter Checks Out the New Le Meridien 'Brand Experience'

Where: 13402 Noel Road [map], Dallas, TX, United States, 75240

Last week, we hit up the just-opened Le Meridien Dallas North to get an idea of the fly new look that the whole LM chain's going to be getting. Yesterday, we gave you a look at the lobby; today, a full tour.

To remind you: for the last couple of years, Starwood has been hard at work to develop a powerful, more modern and solid identity to roll out across its Le Meridien chain. The first "prototype" property to be outfitted with the new, uniquely Le Meridien designs and goodies was the Le Meridien Dallas North, with a guest experience that's supposed to stimulate all the senses. That means sounds ("sounds specifically created for Le Meridien by Sony/BMG"), smells (you're supposed to encounter a scent called LM01 created by perfume designer Le Labo), and tastes (a breakfast program designed by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten) that are uniquely LM.

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Le Meridien Dallas North's Lobby is a Bit Pink. Whatchya Think?

Where: 13402 Noel Road [map], Dallas, TX, United States, 75240

Last week, we paid a visit to Le Meridien Dallas, which recently opened after the property (which had not been a Le Meridien until the this year) underwent a massive renovation. This hotel, as we've mentioned, is actually the prototype for the newly-revamped Le Meridien brand — the new look will roll out across the entire chain soon — and the design at this property was under the direction of Graham Downes (who was also the mastermind behind the Hard Rock San Diego).

The whole place has a whole lot of pink (well, fuschia) accents throughout, but a lil' pink never hurt anyone, right? Well, except this guy. The colors (we thought) made the lobby and rooms look contemporary and chic without being too cold.

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Westin Galleria Dallas Got a Dallas-Style Facelift

Where: 13340 Dallas Parkway [map], Dallas, TX, United States, 75240

Too much and perhaps too late? Hotels around the globe are completing renovations just as travelers start to rethink their vacation plans. On the bright side, you will probably be staying in new rooms for less. This week we'll be looking at some of the new-old faces out there and telling you what these spiffed up joints will cost you. Any suggestions? Let us know.

The Westin Galleria Dallas, which we named the Best Hotel for Serious Shoppers in the big D (and yes, we meant it), has just unveiled the final results of its makeover, a nice addition to the recently-revamped (and seriously upgraded) Dallas Galleria mall to which it is attached.

Okay, confession: as many a native Dallasite will tell you, this mall has recently acquired some heavy fab-ness and it's hot time the hotel stepped up to match. The Galleria's interior was pretty-fied, a Sushi Samba was added — not to mention it still has an ice-rink, a Saks and a Nordstrom.

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Le Meridien's New Look Starts With Dallas

Where: 13402 Noel Road [map], Dallas, TX, United States, 75240

What do you know about the Le Meridien brand? Think about it: we know Aloft is all about budget-chic. We know the Starwood Luxury Collection properties are way upscale; we all know what to expect from a Sheraton and we certainly know that W stands for trendy luxury. But when it comes to Le Meridien, hasn't the brand been a little bit less... clear?

For the last couple of years, Starwood has been hard at work to develop a powerful, more modern and solid identity to roll out across its Le Meridien chain. The first "prototype" property to be outfitted with the new, uniquely Le Meridien designs and goodies will be Le Meridien Dallas North, set to make its debut on May 15, 2009.

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