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The property will include 234 rooms and suites, in addition to 14,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces. Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia is a new luxury hotel that will open on May 25 across from Santa Anita Park.
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LE MÉRIDIEN PASADENA ARCADIA HOTEL IS SLATED TO OPEN IN MAY 2021 new luxury hotel, Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia, will open its doors on May 25 in Arcadia directly across from Santa Anita Park. Developed by Chateau Group founders Eric Chen and Anna Sung, the hotel is owned by SAICP LLC and managed by Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of lifestyle design-inspired hotels on the Pacific Coast. “We are thrilled that this new hotel will bring to life the history of the region through design, culinary creations, craft cocktails, fine art and beyond,” Chen says. “We are confident that this stylish metropolitan oasis will be a fantastic addition to the Arcadia community, and we look forward to welcoming guests from around the world and showing them all there is to unlock in the local area.” The highly anticipated property will include 234 rooms and suites, in addition to 14,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces that span five separate rooms. The elegantly appointed ballroom will feature 14-foot floor-to-ceiling glass walls and doors that open to the 7,000-square-foot outdoor event lawn, which will offer views of the racetrack. In addition to meetings and conferences, Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia can host wedding ceremonies and receptions, and will offer customized wedding packages. The hotel will bring Le Méridien’s distinctive European heritage to the Southern California destination. Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts have over 100 properties in more than 30 countries, which pair the brand’s engaging midcentury designed spaces with chic signature programs that put a playful twist on art and inspire creative-minded travelers to explore the world in style. Brought to life by Linda Snyder Associates and AO Architects, Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia will incorporate illuminating textures and layers of sophisticated equestrian design, celebrating the glamorous halcyon days of travel and the area’s rich heritage. Guests will be greeted when they enter the hotel by an impressive handmade porcelain and glass abstraction of peacock tail features by Ron Dier Design. Global art installations curated by renowned local art consultancy Daniel Fine Art will be on display around the property, and works throughout the hotel will include pieces by French illustrator Serge Bloch, international multimedia artist David Ellis and established Venice Beach artist William Attaway. “Guests can indulge in a cultural and culinary journey at Le Méridien Pasade-
na Arcadia,” says Dan Zwirn, general manager of Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia. “The hotel’s dining destination, Mélange, will showcase Asian-European inspired cuisine. The hotel’s grand bar, Longitude 118, will serve as a social gathering place with a curated high tea and highballs cocktail program.” Additional amenities include an outdoor pool that will be heated year-round, along with poolside delivery and dining experiences. Available to guests will be 24-hour in-room meal, spirit and packaged-item delivery service. There will also be an on-site fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. “We are fortunate that the process has remained on track since the groundbreaking in 2018, but the hotel will have additional features guests can look forward to, such as expanded outdoor dining and other amenities,” Zwirn says. “Guest and team member safety remains a top priority at Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia, which is why we will be implementing industry-leading standards from the Marriott Commitment to Clean Program.” To ensure guests can enjoy their stay with peace of mind, precautionary measures around the hotel will include signage to indicate safe distancing, sanitization systems in high-traffic areas, safe food preparation and service practices, and elevated cleaning measures with hospital-grade disinfectants. “We’re excited to be engaged with the Arcadia community and are already working on exciting partnerships with our neighbors to further showcase all there is to unlock in the local area,” Zwirn says. “From the Santa Anita racetrack to art to shopping, Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia looks forward to welcoming guests with captivating experiential packages.” Matt Marquis, CEO of Pacifica Hotels, adds, “The development of Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia is a huge accomplishment, and this premium, full-service property is certainly an esteemed addition to the Pacific Hotels portfolio. We look forward to opening day when we can welcome the public to this special hotel.” For more information, visit lemeridienarcadia.com
Photos courtesy of Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia
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