Melia Hotels International Launches Development of 132-key ME Milan Il Duca to Open in Italy in 2015
Milan, Italy - March 19, 2014 - Today, leading global hotel company, Meliá Hotels International, announces a new milestone for its cutting edge lifestyle brand ME by Meliá. Specializing in modern and high energy hotels located in the heart of cosmopolitan cities, ME by Meliá will open its Milan doors near the famous "fashion quadrilateral" at the Piazza della Repubblica in 2015. The hotel will be close to the Corso Como, one of the chicest areas of the fashion capital.
ME Milan Il Duca, which will be housed in a building designed by renowned architect Aldo Rossi, will be completely renovated to the style of the late architect. The hotel will contain 132 guest rooms, including 34 suites, as well as ultra-modern conference rooms and a lounge-bar and restaurant. One suite in particular is the signature "Suite ME" penthouse, a ME by Meliá brand standard for showcasing cutting-edge art and design. The rooftop bar, a hallmark of ME urban hotels, will be an impressive 2,000 square feet in size and will boast panoramic views of the city, highlighting Milan's breath-taking sights such as the Garibaldi towers.
ME by Meliá entices cultured, fashionable guests who are driven by new experiences and opportunities. The brand is built on first-rate service; ME Milan Il Duca will be no exception. Each guest's stay will be orchestrated by the dedicated Aura Manager, whose responsibility is to know the city inside and out, leveraging their knowledge of local culture to make the hotel's service truly bespoke.
Gabriel Escarrer, CEO and Vice Chairman of Meliá Hotels International, said "The economic and industrial capital of Italy has been awaiting a hotel that seamlessly combines business and pleasure with authentic lifestyle experiences. The announcement of a ME in Milan, prior to the imminent openings of ME Mallorca and ME Ibiza, strengthens the next chapter of the ME by Meliá brand; providing revered hotels for modern and discerning travellers in the capitals of culture and cool. Each ME hotel is unique in its design, energy and epicurean offerings, ME Milan Il Duca will undoubtedly become the social epicentre of the city."
The ME Milan Il Duca news follows the exciting announcements of ME Mallorca (May 2014), ME Ibiza (June 2014), and Zaha Hadid's ME Dubai (2016). It will be the first ME by Meliá hotel in Italy, where Meliá Hotels International already manages successful hotels including Gran Meliá Rome, Meliá Villa Capri and Meliá Genoa. ME Milan Il Duca is set to open May 2015.
About ME by Meliá
ME by Meliá is a contemporary interpretation of the Meliá experience. It is a brand which seeks to fuse innovative style with local flavours in order to captivate travellers of a common psychographic - those with a decisive taste for cutting-edge art and design, international cuisine and world music - rather than a common demographic. By capturing these elements in urban and resort destinations, this new philosophy appeals to
each guest's senses and emotions. There are currently ME Hotels in London, Madrid, Cancun and Cabo with more to follow in 2014. www.me-by-melia.com
About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International is one of the largest hotel companies worldwide as well as the absolute leader within the Spanish market. At present, it operates and distributes more than 365 hotels in 40 countries and 4 continents under the brands: Gran Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus Resorts, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, Tryp by Wyndham and Sol Hotels. The strategic focus on international growth has allowed Meliá Hotels International to be the first Spanish hotel company with presence in key markets such as China, the Arabian Gulf or the US, as well as maintaining its leadership in traditional markets such as Europe, Latin America or the Caribbean. Its high degree of globalization, a diversified business model, its consistent growth plan supported by strategic alliances with major investors and its commitment to responsible tourism are the major strengths of Meliá Hotels International, being the Spanish hotel leader in Corporate Reputation.
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