Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has announced its Le Méridien brand has grown its international portfolio to 100 properties with a new hotel in Coimbatore, India.

Owned by Appu Hotels, the 254-bedroom Le Méridien Coimbatore offers a number of bar and restaurant options including the signature Latest Recipe all-day dining concept.

Nearly 3,500sq m (37,674sq ft) of meeting space is also provided, while an "international spa concept" and a nightclub are both scheduled to open at the property in due course.

Eva Ziegler, global brand leader for Le Méridien and W Hotels Worldwide, said: "Le Méridien has undergone a comprehensive brand transformation in the past six years since it was acquired by Starwood.

"After a comprehensive brand re-launch and portfolio consolidation, we are proud to celebrate Le Méridien brand's best portfolio ever with the grand opening of our 100th hotel worldwide."

Details: www.lemeridien.com