Meridien Hotel Chain Withdrawing from St Martin

The Meridien Hotel chain, whose 233-room Le Meridien St. Martin — formerly Le Meridien L´Habitacion — is the second largest property on St. Martin, has withdrawn its management contract, effective May 1, according to hotel sources.

General manager Jacques Guillamot is reportedly leaving the island as well. The property is expected to remain open under the name L´Habitacion. No new management company has yet been named. Last year Meridien severed its ties with the 144-room Le Meridien le Domaine. That hotel, which closed for reconstruction following the announcement, is expected to reopen in December.