Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is investing US$100 million to renovate its flagship hotel in Central Hong Kong over the next 18 months. This will be the first major overhaul of the 61-year-old property since 2004.
The renovation will include a redesigned lobby, upgraded serviced apartments, and enhancements to the hotel’s culinary offerings. The popular Cake Shop located on the mezzanine floor will be revamped, and a new 20-seat “omakase” pizza bar will be introduced.
A new French restaurant by Michelin-starred New York-based chef Daniel Boulud will also be added at the top of the Landmark Prince’s building, which is connected to the hotel by a footbridge. The site was previously occupied by Sevva restaurant, which closed last year.
This Hong Kong renovation will happen concurrently alongside a similar US$100 million upgrade to the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok, which includes new garden wings following the earlier refurbishment of its river wing in 2019.
The group’s broader revitalisation strategy appears to be underway across multiple key markets. In Singapore, Mandarin Oriental completed a S$135 million (US$100 million) renovation in September 2023. The six-month closure saw a full redesign of interiors, including guest rooms, the lobby, and F&B venues.
The Hong Kong project also aligns with a wider US$1 billion modernisation of Landmark-branded properties in Central by sister company Hongkong Land, set to be carried out over three years starting from 2024.