Mandarin Oriental announces plans to expand European footprint

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the option to sign two iconic additions to its portfolio of hotels from early 2025: Hôtel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam.

The acceptance of the offer is subject to the completion of a consultation process with the relevant Works Councils, which will begin shortly.

Following completion of the transaction, Hôtel Lutetia will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris.

The Conservatorium Hotel is set to be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam in January 2026. This will follow a comprehensive upgrade (the hotel will stay open during that period).

This announcement follows the opening of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in 2024 and the planned opening of a third property in London at Bankside.

A business milestone

The opportunity to manage these two hotels marks a significant milestone in the Group’s newly unveiled brand-led growth strategy, under the leadership of group chief executive Laurent Kleitman.

The plan is to deliver exceptional guest-centric experiences while accelerating the brand’s global expansion.

Mandarin Oriental expands in Paris

“Welcoming the legendary Hôtel Lutetia to our portfolio, 115 years after its opening, further strengthens Mandarin Oriental’s foothold in this key luxury market, where we are successfully operating Mandarin Oriental, Paris on Rue Saint Honoré since 2011,” said Kleitman.

“Having soon, two Palace hotels in Paris, one on the Left and one on the Right Bank, we are proudly reaffirming our relentless commitment to the French hospitality market and creating a compelling choice for our guests.

“Indeed, we have significant experience of operating two hotels in key city centre destinations – including Hong Kong, London, Beijing and soon, Dubai – where we have successfully showcased two distinct facets of each destination.”

About Hôtel Lutetia, Paris

Founded in 1910 by the Boucicaut family, owners of Le Bon Marché, Hôtel Lutetia has long been a symbol of Parisian elegance and culture.

As the only luxury Palace hotel on Paris’s Left Bank, Hôtel Lutetia underwent a comprehensive restoration led by renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte and reopened in 2018.

The hotel offers 184 spacious and beautifully appointed guest rooms, including 47 suites. The property features Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, a 696sqm sanctuary dedicated to rejuvenation.

About Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam’s renowned Museum Quarter, the Conservatorium Hotel was designed in the late 19th century by architect Daniel Knuttel.

The hotel features 129 spacious rooms and suites, where modern elegance and craftsmanship seamlessly blend with the building’s historic architecture.

The award-winning Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre is an immersive wellness sanctuary designed to promote balance of the body and mind.