Mandarin Oriental is set to expand in Europe after signing an option to take over existing hotels in Paris and Amsterdam from early 2025.
The Hong Kong-based company has announced a deal to add the Hôtel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam to its portfolio, although the agreement is subject to the completion of a consultation process with the hotels’ works councils.
Once the transaction is completed, Hôtel Lutetia will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris, while the Conservatorium Hotel will undergo a “comprehensive upgrade” before being renamed as the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam in January 2026. The property will stay open throughout the renovation.
Laurent Kleitman, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental, said: “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.”
Hôtel Lutetia will become the brand’s second property in the French capital alongside the existing Mandarin Oriental, Paris. The historic 184-room hotel on Paris’ Left Bank was founded in 1910 and reopened in 2018 following a major refurbishment. Other facilities include the Brasserie Lutetia and Bar Josephine.
The Conservatorium Hotel, which is located in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter, offers 129 rooms and suites, as well as the Taiko Restaurant and a Brasserie & Lounge for all-day dining.
Both properties are currently members of The Set collection of hotels, which also includes Le Grand Jardin Cannes in southern France and London’s Hotel Café Royal.
Mandarin Oriental already has 16 hotels across Europe after adding a second property in central London, with the opening of the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in June. A third hotel in the UK capital - Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London – is due to open in 2028 on the city's South Bank.