Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has now re-opened in its entirety, having completed the most extensive restoration in its 117-year history. Following the re-opening of the public spaces in December 2018, the hotel now unveils all new guest rooms and suites, including two newly created expansive penthouse suites.

Sitting between glorious Royal Parkland and the buzz of central Knightsbridge, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is re-imagined and re-invented, offering the essence of timeless heritage coupled with contemporary flair.  The building was commissioned in the late 1880’s however construction was initially delayed due to fears that its height would cast a shadow over the Serpentine. It finally opened in 1889 as an exclusive block of apartments for affluent bachelors, before opening as a hotel, with its own private Royal Entrance, in 1902. Since then, many honoured guests have passed through the hotel, and for several years after the Second World War it was the headquarters of the SAS. 

Designer Joyce Wang oversaw the new design of all the rooms, suites and public areas, inspired by the natural beauty of neighbouring Hyde Park and the glamour of the 20th century Golden Age of travel. The stunning re-imagining of The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, London along with the hotel’s destination restaurants and Mandarin Bar, were directed by esteemed New York designer Adam D Tihany.

The first phase of the renovation was unveiled in September 2017. Joyce Wang was commissioned to transform the Lobby Lounge and Reception area, which now blend seamlessly with The Rosebery’s nature inspired décor. Contemporary materials, including acrylic, are juxtaposed with more traditional finishes such as blond burl wood. Centre piece commissioned glass chandeliers enhance the dramatic entrance.

Other eclectic art pieces can be found throughout the hotel’s public areas.The reception artwork by Fredrikson Stallard, is an abstraction of the textured and layered bark of the Plane Tree - the signature tree of Hyde Park.The hotel has a total of 181 rooms, each of the hotel’s 40 suites range in size from the smallest, at 47 square metres, located within the turrets of the hotel, to the largest, at 444 square metres.  All the guest rooms and suites are now more luxurious and comfortable than ever before, with art deco-inspired features including carefully curated artworks and custom-designed furniture.

Light and contemporary, the guest rooms and suites are uniquely designed and individual in layout, overlooking tranquil Hyde Park, vibrant Knightsbridge or the beautiful inner courtyard.Reflecting the hotel’s peaceful parkside location, each room and suite is decorated with carefully curated artworks and custom-designed furniture, creating a warm and inviting environment. Bespoke Fromental wallpaper, horsehair light sconces, gloss painted patterns that reference the carriage paths through Hyde Park, striking gold and crackled glass custom-made acorn chandeliers and Volakas marble bathrooms are also part of the new design.

Two entirely new, stunning and interconnected Penthouse Suites offer unobstructed views of Hyde Park. They feature large bedrooms with luxurious upholstery and exotic marble table-tops leading into incredible master bathrooms. The Penthouse Suites enjoy private terraces extending from the bedrooms to the living areas.