Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the option to sign two 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. The two hotels are part of the Locka Holding BV.
Following completion of the transaction, Hôtel Lutetia will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris, while the Conservatorium Hotel will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam in January 2026, following a comprehensive upgrade. The hotel will stay open during that period.
Both the hotels are famed for their historic significance and architectural grandeur. Mandarin Oriental plans to preserve each property’s unique characteristics and local cultural essence while incorporating the brand’s standards of luxury hospitality steeped in Asian roots.
The opportunity to manage these two hotels marks a significant milestone in the Mandarin Oriental’s new brand-led growth strategy, under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Laurent Kleitman. The brand is aiming to accelerate its global expansion and cement its presence in two of Europe’s most iconic cities.
“Mandarin Oriental is focused on being a global leader in luxury hospitality. 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,” said Kleitman.
Adding Hôtel Lutetia to Mandarin Oriental’s portfolio 115 years since the hotel first opened doors will help strengthen the hospitality group’s presence in the city, where the group is already operating Mandarin Oriental, Paris since 2011.
“Having two palace hotels in Paris soon, one on the left and one on the right bank, we are proudly reaffirming our commitment to the French hospitality market and creating a compelling choice for our guests. We have experience of operating two hotels in key city center destinations — including Hong Kong, London, Beijing and soon, Dubai — where we have showcased two distinct facets of each destination. Likewise, adding the Conservatorium Hotel to our portfolio will bring a new dimension to our presence across Europe’s leading capitals,” Kleitman said.
Founded in 1910 by the Boucicaut family, owners of Le Bon Marché, Hôtel Lutetia was a hub for Paris’ intellectual and artistic elite and has hosted luminaries such as Picasso, Matisse, Charles de Gaulle and James Joyce, who famously completed Ulysses within its walls. During the World War II, the hotel was requisitioned by the occupying forces and following liberation, it became a refuge for displaced individuals returning from the camps. Located on the city’s Left Bank, the hotel features a blend of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles and underwent restoration led by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte and reopened in 2018.
Hôtel Lutetia features 184 rooms, including 47 suites, along with a wellness center, a 7,500-square-foot sanctuary dedicated to rejuvenation and dining venues.
The Conservatorium Hotel is located in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter and was originally designed in the late 19th century by architect Daniel Knuttel. A former bank and music conservatory, the building has been transformed to offer 129 rooms and suites. Sitting close to cultural landmarks, the Conservatorium Hotel includes a restaurant, a brasserie and lounge and a wellness center.
