MANDARIN ORIENTAL ANNOUNCES NEW LUXURY HOTEL AND BRANDEDRESIDENCES ON LONDON’S SOUTH BANKHong Kong, 12 July 2023 – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its third London hotelin the British capital in 2028. Situated on London's South Bank with dramatic views over St
Paul’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London is positioned ideally to access both theCity of London and the West End theatre and shopping districts, offering a perfect base forleisure and business travellers. The hotel will be part of the larger Bankside Yards development,
which serves to reconnect the space between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars Station and iscentred around the historic railway arches that run through the heart of the site.
The overall 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 offer wellness-more-Page 2and fitness facilities tailored for those leading active lifestyles. Within a dedicated space, guests
will find a comprehensive Spa at Mandarin Oriental, providing signature wellness therapies
and beauty treatments, a 25m lap pool, a spacious fitness centre and invigorating heat and water
experiences.
Four distinct culinary outlets, located on the first floor and the 19th floor of the building, withviews across the city, will make the hotel a destination for locals and visitors alike. Dedicatedevents spaces include adaptable function and meeting rooms, with pre-function space, an
outdoor terrace and an activity space, will ensure it becomes a sought-after destination forevents and social occasions. 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.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental will offer a refined living experience in the heart of thisvibrant new development, providing residents with access to Mandarin Oriental's legendary
service as well as the hotel facilities. The residences will also feature a sky lobby lounge,
private roof garden and parking.
"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. He adds, "We look forward to working with our partners to create a world-classhotel and branded residences that will undoubtedly become a landmark destination in London'sSouth Bank."
Alasdair Nicholls, Chief Executive of Native Land, said: “Bankside Yards is a best-in-classmixed-use destination, devised by Native Land and its partners in the most central riverside
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one of the most important elements in our intention to offer the very best amenities side-byside 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.”
About Hotel Properties Limited
HPL is a niche property developer of premium residential and commercial properties in primelocations. HPL has successfully established a distinctive track record in delivering best in classluxury developments including The Met in Bangkok, the Cuscaden Residences in Singaporeand Holland Park Villas in London. HPL also specialises in hotel ownership, management andoperation.
About Amcorp Properties Berhad
Amcorp is a property developer in Malaysia. It has been active in prime central London
property development since 2009 in renowned locations such as Mayfair, Kensington,Paddington and the South Bank.
About Native Land
Native Land is an internationally recognised property development and investment company
that specialises in high quality mixed-use, residential and commercial developments in central
London and selected towns and cities across the UK. The company has an exceptional trackrecord of creating homes, work places, retail and cultural spaces that contribute positively tothose that live, work and experience them, and of finding pioneering solutions to fulfil its
creative vision. The company is committed to delivering developments which set the highest
international standards in environmental sustainability, prioritising clean energy, low-impact
materials, smart building management, biodiversity, and the creative re-use of buildings.
Quality, attention to detail and a premium service, ensured by the capabilities of Native Land’speople, contribute to the company’s significant track record and reputation.
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About Bankside Yards
Bankside Yards is the UK’s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development in operation.
All its electrical power will come from fully renewable sources, and will feature a pioneering
fifth-generation energy sharing network. This will deliver reductions in energy use and mean
the site is net zero carbon in operation. As a location, Bankside Yards also benefits from accessto the world-class cultural and amenity offer of the South Bank, as well as its exceptionaltransport connectivity.
The 5.5-acre mixed-use scheme comprises 8 new buildings with more than 350,000 sq ft ofoffices, 50,000 sq ft of amenities, bars, restaurants and cultural space. The development will
also deliver more than 700 apartments, including homes for private sale and rent, on-site
affordable housing and a financial contribution of at least £65 million to Southwark Council todeliver new housing across the borough. 14 Victorian railway arches will be restored and madepublicly accessible for the first time in 150 years, creating new connectivity between Banksideand Southwark. PLP Architecture has master planned Bankside Yards with spatial organisation
focused on increasing the site’s prominence, facilitating permeability and connectivity.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of theworld’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots intoa global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and nine residences in 24 countries andterritories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage, local culture and uniquedesign. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development,
and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.
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