Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced significant multi-million investments in its two founding flagship hotels, The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bangkok. The brand has long been defined by its dual Asian heritage that is deeply rooted in the Group’s founding flagships.

The refurbishments reinforce Mandarin Oriental’s recently unveiled brand-led growth strategy, under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Laurent Kleitman, to elevate the brand by delivering exceptional, sustainably driven, guest-centric experiences while accelerating the brand’s global expansion.

Ensuring that both properties retain and strengthen their position as the most exceptional luxury hotels in their respective cities, the Group is unveiling new and enhanced offerings incorporating new elegant guest accommodation designs, and the introduction of new dining and wellness experiences, including the arrival of Michelin-starred and globally renowned chefs, Anne Sophie Pic, Alex Dilling and Chef Fei to the Thai capital, and Daniel Boulud and Daniele Cason coming to Hong Kong.

“Mandarin Oriental is a global leader in luxury hospitality and as such we elevate our brand and invest in our legacy hotels, to ensure we continue to be sought after and loved by future generations,” said Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

“We eagerly anticipate unveiling an extraordinary array of exceptional new experiences within these storied properties, and I am confident we will continue to exceed our guests’ expectations while maintaining our position in the hearts of our loyal local and international guests in both cities.”

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

The Group’s original flagship and iconic hotel, which has been an integral part of the city’s landscape since its opening in 1963, will undergo a transformative renovation with an investment of over US$100 million, designed to preserve the hotel’s timeless elegance and cultural heritage.

Many of the hotel’s much-loved offerings will be modernised and enhanced, using the most comprehensive sustainability best practices. A complete redesign of all public spaces, respecting the history of this iconic property while projecting it into the future, will be undertaken by acclaimed French designer Hubert de Malherbe. The works include an elegant all-day lounge curated to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the introduction of a new Whisky Bar incorporating a discrete and stylish cigar divan.

Guestrooms and suites will be refreshed with a contemporary style featuring exquisite fabrics and crafted details, while a reconfiguration of the guestroom floors will also introduce 11 newly appointed apartments featuring an elegant residential design, ideal for a longer stay. Internationally renowned designer Jeffrey Wilkes will oversee the guestrooms, suites and apartments while, the creation of new signature suites by French Designer Thierry Lemaire will bring the most elevated and stylish accommodation to the city.

In addition, enhancements to The Mandarin Spa and Salon will be complemented by the introduction of a new Wellness Club concept that embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation ensuring holistic wellbeing. A meticulously designed sanctuary draws inspiration from Hong Kong’s cultural heritage and dynamic spirit, providing a serene retreat from the bustling city life.

New York-based Michelin starred Chef Daniel Boulud will bring his acclaimed French cuisine to Hong Kong for the first time in an exciting new culinary experience at the top of LANDMARK PRINCE’S, connected to the hotel via an enclosed walkway, and featuring an expansive rooftop terrace with unmatched views of the Hong Kong skyline and harbour. This spectacular new concept promises to become the most vibrant and sought-after dining and entertaining destination in LANDMARK and Central, providing breathtaking views and imaginative food and drink throughout the day and late into the night.

The renovation program is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2025 and will be executed over four distinct phases, with final completion anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

The Grande Dame of Thai hospitality, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Mandarin Oriental gets ready to enter the esteemed hotel’s 150th anniversary year, to be celebrated in 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will further invest in the property’s most loved settings.

Interior designer Jeffrey Wilkes has once again been commissioned to transform the guest accommodation in the famous Author’s and Garden wings of the hotel. The elegant new interiors take their inspiration from the lush, exotic gardens that surround both wings, introducing a new level of local craftsmanship and colour to these historic buildings, increasing their residential appeal.

The hotel’s award-winning French restaurant, Le Normandie, has been a focal point of sophisticated dining since it opened its doors in 1958 as the first fine dining restaurant in Thailand, commanding spectacular views over the Chao Phraya River. From the third quarter of 2025, Anne-Sophie Pic, the most awarded female Chef in the world, will be making her much anticipated debut in Thailand in the exceptional setting of legendary Le Normandie.

A significant transformation of the interior, blending Le Normandie’s traditional aesthetics with a modern elegance, will provide an idyllic backdrop for Anne-Sophie Pic to bring her innovative, delicate Michelin-starred culinary approach to Thailand, where she is set to create a unique multi-sensory gastronomic journey.

Also new for Bangkok’s culinary scene is a partnership with Michelin-starred chef Alex Dilling at Lord Jim’s. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s famous restaurant underwent a significant refurbishment during the River Wing renovations and the new culinary concept will bring a fresh, more relaxed take on luxury dining, centred on cooking over fire, seasonal ingredients, and a vibrant, sharing-style dining experience which encourages social connections and interaction.

The China House will also undergo a stunning redesign. Housed within an elegant, two storey traditional style residence, the China House will be introducing Michelin-starred Chef Fei, one of China’s most renowned culinary artists, who already has award-winning restaurants in Mandarin Oriental hotels in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Qianmen, Beijing. Celebrated for his fresh take on contemporary Cantonese cuisine, he will be focusing on the regional delicacies and unique flavours of Chaosan, which he calls home.

Across the river is Baan Phraya, a culinary gem renowned for its refined take on traditional Thai flavours. Now poised for its next chapter, Baan Phraya will undergo a significant remodelling to bring a refined elegance to the environs of the heritage home housing the restaurant, paying homage to Thailand’s rich architectural heritage and renowned craftsmanship.

In keeping with Mandarin Oriental’s globally recognised spa and wellness expertise, the hotel will fully redesign the Fitness Centre, offering a dynamic wellness experience, blending traditional forms of Thai wellness and fitness with internationally recognised vitality programmes.

This comprehensive renovation program is already underway, and completion is expected towards the end of the year, to dovetail into a series of celebratory events in honour of its 150th anniversary throughout 2026.