Atellior's new project Le Meridien Lav Split featured in Jutarnji list / Novac.hr
Comprehensive renovation of Le Meridien Lav Split Resort
Despite the challenges brought by the global pandemic, the owner of the Le Meridien Lav hotel resort, Mike Saran, and the general manager, Arnoud Zaalberg, are proud to say that they have been able to keep their business plan on track. In an interview given to the Croatian daily newspaper, Jutarnji list, Saran and Zaalberg outlined how they are taking advantage of the current quiet period to concentrate on the redevelopment, which will be split into three phases.
The first phase of the renovation is already underway, and with more than five million euros invested, it includes the refurbishment and conversion of the hotel's accommodation facilities and public spaces. Creative guidance has been entrusted to Atellior, with a design brief to maximize the building's airiness, comfort, modernity, enchanting views, attractive details, and facilities. Zaalberg indicated the work being done on the newest apartment, the 'LAVISH Suite', 143 square meters with a spacious terrace that will offer impressive views of the marina.
So far, 180 hotel rooms have been upgraded, as well as the hotel entrance, lobby, reception, bar and congress halls. The resort has 5000 square metres of conference space, which now consists of 12 congress halls, three of which are newly built, and two smaller halls for meetings and presentations. A modern IPTV system has been installed which provides an unforgettable audio-video experience, which is highly attractive to the conference guest.
The remaining two phases will take place after the summer, and will include the restoration of the rest of the accommodation units and expansion of the marina. The beach layout will be improved, as well as work done to business premises and facilities situated in the marina.
According to Zaalberg, all resort services, such as the spa zone, are fully in line with Covid-safe protocols. The rooms are cleaned and disinfected regularly, and the hotel staff have undergone special safety and health training for the safety of guests. He is hoping for a better tourist season than last year and looks forward to Le Meridien Lav becoming one of the top tourist destinations in Europe.