Mandarin Oriental to open third London hotel on South Bank

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced plans to open its third London hotel, with the planned South Bank site set to open in 2028. With views over St Paul’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental Bankside is “positioned ideally” to access both the City of London and the West End theatre and shopping districts. The hotel will form part of the larger Bankside Yards development, which serves to reconnect the space between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars Station and is centred around the historic railway arches that run through the heart of the site. The property is being developed by an international real estate consortium including Hotel Properties Limited, Native Land Limited and Amcorp Properties Berhad. The development will comprise a contemporary standalone building, expected to have 171 guestrooms and 70 branded Residences at Mandarin Oriental. The hotel will feature wellness and fitness facilities, including Spa at Mandarin Oriental, which will provide signature wellness therapies and beauty treatments, a 25m lap pool, a spacious fitness centre and invigorating heat and water experiences. The hotel will also feature four culinary outlets, located on the first floor and the 19th floor of the building, with views across the city. It will also provide dedicated events spaces, including adaptable function and meeting rooms, with pre-function space, an outdoor terrace and an activity space. In line with the brand's continuous commitment to sustainability, the property will benefit from the wider Bankside Yards development plan to be the UK's first operationally fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development. In addition, the Residences at Mandarin Oriental will offer a “refined living experience in the heart of this vibrant new development”, providing residents with access to Mandarin Oriental's service as well as the hotel facilities. The residences will also feature a sky lobby lounge, private roof garden and parking. James Riley, group CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, said: "We are excited to announce the development of Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London, which will be a significant addition to the Bankside Yards development and our third Mandarin Oriental property in London. “We look forward to working with our partners to create a world-class hotel and branded residences that will undoubtedly become a landmark destination in London's South Bank." Alasdair Nicholls, CEO of Native Land, added: “Bankside Yards is a best-in-class mixed-use destination, devised by Native Land and its partners in the most central riverside location in London. “The arrival of a Mandarin Oriental hotel and branded residences will be one of the most important elements in our intention to offer the very best amenities side-by-side with world-class cultural institutions, top-tier businesses and a rich and varied community. Such a respected global hospitality brand will positively impact not only the Bankside Yards development itself, but also the wider Bankside and South Bank area.”