Leading Spanish hotel and resort operator Sol Meliáopens ME Barcelona, the fourth hotel of the"experience based" brand of personality hotels,ME Hotels. Officially opened on October 9th,2008, the hotel is housed in a spectacular 29 floor

high rise located in area 22@, the Innovation District of Bar-celona, ME Barcelona brings a bold hotel concept to thisburgeoning destination characterized by daring design,inventive cuisine and personalized service to this vibrantSpanish city.

Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, the Co-Vice President & CEOnotes "following the success of ME Cabo, ME Cancun andME Madrid, we are elated to open the fourth member of theME by Meliá family. ME Barcelona, like all ME by Meliáhotels and resorts offers guests a unique experience whichgoes beyond accommodation. Key to this is the incorpora-tion of an eclectic and exciting mix of international partnersto ME Barcelona, including design from architect Domini-

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ME BARCELONA BECOMES THE FOURTH ME HOTELS PROPERTY AND THE NEW FLAGSHIP HOTEL OF THE BRAND

que Perrault, amenities from Aveda and cuisine fromSpanish chefs Javier and Sergio Torres."

Designed by renowned French architect Domini-que Perrault, the 30-story building features 259rooms and suites, all with magnificent views of themountains of Barcelona or the Mediterranean. Thelobby area is a modern, inviting space that incorpo-rates the sounds of lively world music, the sights oflocal art and a fresh scent developed exclusively forME Barcelona. After an intimate check-in with awelcome beverage, guests are whisked off to theirwell-appointed accommodations where they canbegin to relax and take in the experience of a newadventure. Standard amenities include a 32-inchinteractive plasma television, CD/DVD, surroundsound speakers, WiFi Internet access, MP3 dockingstations, 300-thread count linen, a down pillow topmattress and organic products by AVEDA to beenjoyed under oversized rainfall showerheads.

"The Level", ME by Meliá's signature VIP floor,is an exclusive retreat. ME Barcelona's Level floorhas 14 deluxe room accommodations and 23 suites.In addition to the standard amenities, Level guestswill enjoy aromatherapy products, complimentarycocktails, petit dejeuner, a separate check-in areaand private access to "The Living Room" an intima-te lounge where anything goes. ME Barcelona'sPresidential Suite, also located on The Level, is 150square meters and features the opportunity for anexclusive floor with an additional Junior Suite. ThePresidential Suite covers the entire floor with restric-ted access offering the utmost in privacy and drama-tic views of the mountains of Barcelona.

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Dos Cielos Restaurant,

Angels & Kings Bar & Lounge

and Lavish Accommodations

Make ME the Most Exciting

New Hotel in Barcelona

"As the brand's flagship hotel, ME Barcelona is one ofthe most distinctive hotel concepts this city has everseen," says Guy Hensley, Senior Vice President Opera-tions, Premium Portfolio, Sol Meliá Hotels and Resorts."ME Barcelona represents the future of the brand.Dominique Perrault's fresh and modern structure inspi-res an energy that fuses art, life and culture into unison,while at the same time offering a five-star luxury expe-rience supported by exceptional accommodations,superb service, exciting nightlife and imaginative cuisi-ne."

ME Barcelona's bar and dining venues attract Euro-pe's most fashionable movers & shakers. A seductivecombination of global cuisine, inventive cocktails andscintillating ambience will ensure this is a city hot-spot forguests and locals alike.

Co-Vice President & CEO Sebastián Escarrer Jaumestates "our partners bring a refreshing and engagingexperience to one of Spain's most vibrant cities. True tothe core values of the Sol Meliá Group, ME Barcelonaaims to be a locally relevant yet internationally connectedproject that will generate wealth and well being to thecity."

The Sky Restaurant & Lounge, ME Barcelona's allu-ring lobby level venue serves fresh food and exciting cock-tails appealing to everyone, whether for impromptugatherings or late night rendezvous at the dramatic out-door patio.

The 24th floor of ME Barcelona allows guests to enjoythe city's most famous views: the sapphire sea and the

heavenly mountains whiledining at Dos Cielos, arestaurant with 360 degreeviews and an expansiveoutdoor terrace. Dos Cie-los is the sultry creation ofcelebrated gastronomicChefs Javier and SergioTorres. Chefs Torres willbring their love for inven-tive cuisine and culinarysurprises to Dos Cielos,blending the latest trendsin fine dining with top-quality, fresh-market pro-

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The SPA

duce. Chefs Torres' commitment to fresh ingre-dients has led to the creation of ME Barcelona's veryown rooftop, organic herb garden where rare andspecialized ingredients are harvested daily.

Angels & Kings, The popular New York City bar(which boasts an amped up sister location in Chica-go) opened its first outpost outside the U.S. on thesixth-floor of ME Barcelona. The result of a dyna-mic partnership between ME Hotels, musician PeteWentz, Crush Management (Fall Out Boy, Panic AtThe Disco, Gym Class Heroes), Stephen Westman(The Lakeview Broadcasting Company) and MattEisler (Empire Liquors), Angels & Kings is an inclu-sive, eclectic, social-forward nightspot.' Angels &Kings Barcelona features an extensive poolside deck

where guests enjoy signaturecocktails and small bites in a styli-sh, open-air environment. Angels& Kings offers a dynamic atmo-sphere achieved through the orga-nic coupling of jetsetters, profes-sionals and locals alike andaccommodates up to 200 guests.

"I think Barcelona needs a shotof Angels & Kings and Angels &Kings definitely needs a shot ofBarcelona," comments PeteWentz. "The Angels & Kingsexperience is something hotelguests and locals alike will love,and overall, I think our partnershipwith ME Hotels will be a game-changer for the industry. Plus thisgives me one more excuse to hangout with my European friends."

Guests relax their minds andchallenge their bodies through avariety of transformational exerci-ses and spa treatments at YHISpa, Sol Meliá's signature destina-tion retreat. Named after the"Goddess of Light," the spa isinfused with the energy of YHIand dedicated to purifying thebody, composing the mind andelevating the soul. It is a philo-sophy of life based on the five sen-ses, thus providing the tools forguests to tap into their innerbeings by entering a reflective sta-te of mind.

ME Barcelona also offers more than 1,500 squarefeet of meeting, reception and conference spaceboasting high ceilings that can accommodate up to300 guests. Guests will also be able to make use ofthe 24-7 Business Center, which features high-speedinternet, computers, facsimile and scanners.

The hotel is located on the city's main artery, Dia-gonal Avenue, at Pere IV between the Glories Plazaand the Forum area, in the 22@ district, Barcelona'smodern new technological district.

ME Barcelona is centrally located with easyaccess to all major attractions including the SagradaFamilia by Gaudi, Agbar Tower designed by JeanNouvel, Barcelona International Convention Centre- BICC, and Barcelona's gorgeous beaches.

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