Mandarin Oriental expands presence in Paris and Amsterdam

09.12.2024 - 22:57 / thepointsguy.com

Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is about to strengthen its European presence.

The luxury hotel brand plans to add Hotel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam to its network of ultraluxury hotels worldwide. Following the planned completion of the deal, the Hotel Lutetia will be rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris. The Conservatorium Hotel, following an extensive renovation, is slated to be rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, in January 2026.

"Mandarin Oriental is focused on being a global leader in luxury hospitality," Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental, said in a statement. "These new long-term management agreements with two of Europe's great heritage hotels are core to our strategy of expanding and strengthening our brand's presence in world destinations that appeal to our fans."

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Hotel Lutetia, which dates back to the early 1900s, is on the Left Bank and already has a Mandarin connection. Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, who designed the Mandarin Oriental Paris, also designed the Hotel Lutetia's more than $200 million, four-year renovation, which was completed in 2018. The 184-room (including 47 suites) property is one of Paris's famed Palace hotels, as is the Mandarin Oriental Paris.

"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," Kleitman said.

The Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam first opened in 2011 and is popular for its contemporary accommodations in a historic building that previously served as a bank and then as a music conservatory. The hotel features 129 guest rooms and suites and is centrally located in the Dutch capital near the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum.

Mandarin Oriental intends to maintain both properties' "unique character and local cultural essence." The two hotels share an owner — Locka Holding BV — and have been members of the Set Collection.

"Likewise, adding the Conservatorium Hotel to our portfolio will bring a new dimension to our presence across Europe's leading capitals, where we are already well versed in delivering world-class service in cities that value luxury and heritage," Kleitman added.

News of the expansion comes days after Mandarin Oriental leaders also announced plans to expand the brand's ultraluxury vacation rental offering, proving that the luxe company is clearly ambitious in offering a variety of product types for guests around the world.

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