Le Meridien, The French-born Hotel Brand Currently Represented By 108 Properties In More Than 50 Countries, Was Acquired By Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (nyse Hot) In November 2005. Since Then, Le Meridien Has Gone Through A Brand Re-launch, Which Included Appointing A Full-time Cultural Curator - French Arts-provocateur Jerome Sans-- And Transforming Numerous Guest Touch Points, Thus Bringing Unique And Interactive Experiences To Its Guests.