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Stylish design hotel in Frankfurt's booming Ostend

  Meliá Hotels International started fourth hotel in Frankfurt with the “Innside by
                             Meliá Frankfurt Ostend”

Frankfurt (4 October 2016) – In early October the Spanish Meliá Hotels International hotel group with
a global portfolio of more than 370 hotels opened Innside by Meliá Frankfurt Ostend, a new four-star
superior hotel located inside a building complex named “The East” in Frankfurt's Ostend district. The
premium location right across from the European Central Bank, the excellent transport connection, and the
short walking distance to the famous Roemer building and the city hall make the new hotel in the former
industry and working-class neighbourhood, that is rapidly changing into a new creative hub, an interesting
choice for both business travellers and city tourists.

Following the unique design concept of the Innside by Meliá premium brand, the stylish residence provides
168 rooms and suites on six levels and a modern, elegant-puristic atmosphere. Fitting the classy wood look
of the floors, the bright rooms are dominated by monochrome white, black and silver colouring. Effective
indirect lighting creates eye-catching violet accents. All rooms and lifestyle suites offer king or queen-size
beds, adjustable air conditioning, a 40-inch LED television set, a free soft drink minibar, free WiFi, desks
including a media hub and high-speed Internet access, as well as open bathroom concepts with a rain
shower.

Six flexibly combinable event rooms fully equipped with state-of-the-art media technology, provide full
climate control and daylight on a total area of 380 sqm that can be used for various events offering space
for up to 250 people. This four-star superior conference offer is currently unique in Ostend. Those who
want to keep fit or relax at the end of a working day during their trip can work out in the fitness area
equipped with the latest fitness devices and afterwards relax in the sauna area, which includes a recreation
and massage room.

“Stock Avenue 81”, a hybrid mixture of restaurant, hotel bar and outside terrace, provides a combination of
trendy atmosphere, entertainment and communication centre. On roughly 200 sqm, Innside Frankfurt
Ostend presents both hotel guests and locals varied international crossover cuisine with a local touch on
the ground floor. This includes grilled dishes as well as “food-to-share”, small snacks for sharing and joint

enjoyment. Select wines and cocktails complement the assortment of food. A musical programme adjusted
to the daytime ensures an atmospheric background.

Frankfurt is an important Meliá location in Germany

With Innside Frankfurt Ostend, the Mallorca-based hotel chain once more underlines its commitment in
Germany, the group's second-largest European market of the Meliá Hotels International (MHI) group,
where it is now present with 26 hotels, among them 13 Innside hotels. The Innside by Meliá brand was
originally developed in Germany and has been part of Meliá Hotels International since 2007. It is one of
Meliá's most successful and strongest expanding city hotel brands on a global level. Innside stands for
puristic elegance, modern orientation and avant-garde flair. In 2017, another hotel of this four to five-star
brand will be opening in Hamburg. By 2019, about 20 new Innside hotels will open across the world. The
most recent international addition is located in Manhattan.

In Frankfurt, MHI already operates three other hotels: Innside by Meliá Niederrad, Innside by Meliá
Eurotheum, and QGreenhotel by Meliá. In 2019, there will be a new hotel that belongs to the Meliá upscale
brand. Kai Lamlé, Area Vice President Meliá Hotels & Resorts EMEA and Managing Director Germany,
explains Frankfurt's obvious attractiveness from his company's point of view: “As important economic and
traffic hub that hosts many important trade fairs and congresses, the city of Frankfurt is one of the most
interesting locations in Germany for us. There is no other German city in which we have four hotels. We
would like to participate even more in the conference business here.” Kai Lamlé is convinced that the new
hotel “will close a gap in the city's rising Ostend quarter. Due to the many new construction projects and
ongoing structural changes, a highly attractive quarter is coming to life around the so-called ‘The East’
complex with its numerous creative companies. We want to put our mark on this new quarter with our
lifestyle-oriented Innside brand concept.”

Until the end of the year, Innside by Meliá Frankfurt Ostend will offer special opening rates for rooms and
conferences. Standard single-bed rooms start at 89 euros, for example, compared to the standard rate of
129 euros (both excluding breakfast).

For more information, please visit: www.innside.com and www.melia.com

INNSIDE by Meliá Frankfurt Ostend
Hanauer Landstraße 81
60314 Frankfurt am Main
Phone (Pre-opening Office): 069-48005750
innside.frankfurt.ostend@melia.com
www.facebook.com/InnsideOstend

The hotel at a glance

 Hotel name:             INNSIDE by Meliá Frankfurt Ostend
 Address:                Hanauer Landstraße 81
                         60314 Frankfurt am Main

innside.frankfurt.ostend@melia.com
 Location:                In the “The East” complex opposite the ECB
 Category:                4-star superior
 Opening:                 October 4, 2016
 Operator:                Meliá Hotels International, Palma de Mallorca
 Agreement:               Lease
 Investor/constructor:    Carlyle Group, USA
 Construction period:     24 months
 Architect:               Störmer Murphy and Partners architects, Hamburg
                          Meixner Schlüter Wendt, Frankfurt
 Interior design:         Proffetional/Alvaro Sans, Spain
 Hotel structure:         Basement floor including underground parking
                          Ground floor including restauration, reception
                          1st floor: Conference/event rooms
                          2nd floor: Wellness/fitness (approx. 200 sqm)
                          1st to 6th floor: rooms
 Rooms/Rates:             168 rooms
                           138 INNSIDE rooms starting from 129 euros (single occupancy excl.
                               breakfast)
                           20 INNSIDE Deluxe rooms starting from 144 euros (single occupancy excl.
                               breakfast)
                           6 INNSIDE Premium rooms starting from 169 euros (single occupancy excl.
                               breakfast)
                           4 INNSIDE lifestyle suites with separate living room and bedroom starting
                               from 199 euros (single occupancy excl. breakfast)

                          Opening offers until the end of the year starting from 89 euros (single occupancy
                          excl. breakfast)
                          Up-to-the-minute rates with best price guarantee via www.melia.com
 Room facilities:         Free WiFi, 40" LED flat-screen TV, room safe in laptop size, individually adjustable
                          air conditioning, minibar with Nespresso coffee machine (not in standard rooms),
                          queen, king-size or twin beds, open-bath concept with rain shower
 Gastronomy:              “Stock Avenue 81” restaurant, bar, terrace
 Wellness/Fitness:        Finnish sauna, relaxation room, massage room, fitness room
 Parking:                 Hotel-owned underground parking and adjacent public car parks
 Conference rooms:        6 rooms with 380 sqm total floor space
 General Manager:         Andreas Spitzner

Notes to Editors:

About INNSIDE by Meliá
Founded in Germany in 1993, INNSIDE by Meliá is part of Meliá Hotels International. INNSIDE hotels are
centrally located and offer an attentive and efficient service. They are urban lifestyle hotels, designed for the
savvy professional traveller who wants more than just a standard business hotel. INNSIDE’s sleek rooms
and suites have a unique signature bathroom concept, whilst the restaurants and bars offer stylish cuisine
and mixology. The brand has a broad appeal to business and leisure travellers alike and is currently one of
Meliá Hotels International's fastest growing brands. Follow INNSIDE by Meliá on Twitter @InnsidebyMelia
and Facebook INNSIDE.by.Melia. www.innside.com

About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International is one of the largest hotel
companies worldwide as well as the absolute leader within the Spanish market, with more than 370 hotels
(current portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries and four continents under the brands:
Gran Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus Resorts, ME by Meliá, INNSIDE by Meliá, Tryp by Wyndham
and Sol Hoteles. The strategic focus on international growth has allowed Meliá Hotels International to be
the first Spanish hotel company with presence in key markets such as China, the Arabian Gulf and the US,
as well as maintaining its leadership in traditional markets such as Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Its high degree of globalisation, a diversified business model, the consistent growth plan supported by
strategic alliances with major investors and its commitment to responsible tourism are the major strengths
of Meliá Hotels International, being the Spanish Hotel leader in Corporate Reputation (Merco Ranking) and
one of the most attractive to work worldwide. Follow Meliá Hotels International on Twitter
@MeliaHotelsInt and Facebook meliahotelsinternational. www.melia.com.