Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will open its third London hotel in 2028.

Situated on London’s South Bank with views over St Paul’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London will be part of the larger Bankside Yards development, which serves to reconnect the space between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars Station. The wider project is being led by an international real estate consortium including Hotel Properties Limited, Native Land Limited and Amcorp Properties Berhad.  

Once open, the hotel is expected to comprise around 171 guestrooms and 70 branded residences, with the latter including access to a sky lobby lounge and private roof garden. Bringing the full package, the hotel will also offer all guests wellness and fitness facilities, including a Spa at Mandarin Oriental, pool and a spacious fitness centre complete with heat and water-based experiences.

Four distinct culinary outlets will be located on the first and 19th floor of the building, while dedicated events spaces will take the form of adaptable function and meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace and an activity space.

The property will also benefit from the wider development’s plan to become the UK’s first operationally fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development. 

“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,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. “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, Chief Executive of Native Land, adds: “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.”