Le Méridien Fort Worth, downtown’s newest hotel, will be opening Aug. 29. The 14-story, 188-room hotel blends the brand’s French roots with a modern Texas flair.
Located at 811 Commerce St., is within walking distance of the Fort Worth Convention Center, Sundance Square and Fort Worth Central Station. The building was formerly an annex of Hotel Texas, now the Hilton Fort Worth.
The first five floors were built in 1928 and were used as a garage for early automobile owners. The remainder of the building was added in the 1960s. The second through fifth floors will be used as a garage for Le Méridien’s valet-only parking service.
A Marriott brand, there are 120 Le Méridien hotels across the globe, including one in Dallas. The Fort Worth location is managed by Remington Hospitality. Redevelopment of the property was led by Blueprint Hospitality, and it was designed by Dallas-based firm Premier.
Pricing is around $200 per night, but changes based on availability and type of room. Chase Chasteen, the hotel’s general manager, said he hopes top-notch service will differentiate from other Fort Worth lodgings. “Guests are very discerning whenever they’re searching for places to stay, as they should be, and we’re really dedicated to earning that business,” Chasteen said.
Le Méridien has about 60 staff members. Trinity Metro’s new , which will run between the Stockyards and downtown when it opens in September, will stop right outside Le Méridien. The hotel is o.