Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts | 102,778 followers on LinkedIn. Delight in the discovery of destinations around the world. #DestinationUnlocked | About Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Le Méridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by nearly 100 properties in more than 40 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. With more than 80 of its properties located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Méridien provided a strong international complement to Starwood’s then primarily North American holdings at the time of purchase.