Originally Posted by mario33
My guess is that "Le Royal Meridien" hotels will come under Starwood's "Luxury Collection", just like some upmarket Westins and Sheratons which retain their original brands but given the LC badge.
Yes, some "Royal" Le Meridien properties could be a Luxury Collection property; the Royal Le Meridien in Toronto could easily be badged a Luxury Collection. It would be the proper fit. But then again, it seems that Starwood are planning to keep the Le Meridien brand and portfolio intact.