Mandarin Oriental has never been a brand that stands still, and this season is proof of that across its portfolio. From a festive transformation in Vienna to an unexpected Hollywood cameo in Paris, and from a historic hotel’s 120th birthday in Switzerland to a reopening that has redefined an entire address in Hong Kong, each property has its own reason to be at the top of your travel list right now. Here is what’s new at six of our favorite Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world.

Mandarin Oriental, Vienna — A Festive Season in Vienna

As the festive season approaches, Mandarin Oriental, Vienna offers an elegant alternative for travelers looking to experience Christmas and New Year in one of Europe’s most atmospheric capitals. Vienna is a city that seems built for this time of year, with its grand boulevards, candlelit Christmas markets, and centuries of tradition, and the hotel positions guests perfectly to take it all in. Whether guests arrive for the magical lead-up to Christmas, choose to celebrate the holiday itself, or prefer to welcome the New Year surrounded by the city’s timeless elegance and twinkling lights, the hotel adapts its atmosphere to the moment. The experience extends beyond the public spaces and into the Spa, where a specially created Winter Wellness program becomes a genuine seasonal hook. A custom essential oil blend of frankincense, cedarwood, and sweet orange fills the Spa with a comforting, distinctly wintery aroma, while clove, cinnamon, and orange are woven into foot rituals and inhalation bowls, turning a spa visit into its own small holiday tradition.

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris — The White Lotus Comes to Paris

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris has been confirmed as one of the Parisian filming locations for the highly anticipated fourth season of HBO’s The White Lotus, following the announcement that the new season will be filmed across France. For fans of the show and of Mandarin Oriental alike, the connection carries a bit of extra weight. Season 3 of The White Lotus featured scenes filmed at Mandarin Oriental’s founding hotel in Bangkok, a property that has welcomed generations of writers, artists, and cultural figures for almost 150 years, so this isn’t the first time the world has watched the brand’s hotels play a starring role on screen. For travelers, it’s a reminder that a stay at Lutetia offers a chance to experience the same Left Bank glamour and understated Parisian elegance that first drew a television production to its doors, whether or not the cameras happen to be rolling during your visit.

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca — Christmas Somewhere Unexpected

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca offers travelers a genuine opportunity to challenge the traditional idea of what a Christmas holiday should look like. Rather than the familiar combination of snow, fireplaces, and cold-weather city breaks, guests can spend the festive period surrounded by the Mediterranean and the quieter, more contemplative beauty that Mallorca takes on during the winter months. The island slows down this time of year, and the hotel leans into that rhythm rather than fighting it, offering a version of the holidays defined by sea air and stillness rather than snowfall. What makes this particularly compelling is that the property remains open throughout the entire festive period, a detail that matters more than it might seem, since many resort properties in similar settings close for the season. For travelers looking for something genuinely different for Christmas and New Year, one that still delivers Mandarin Oriental’s signature level of service, this is a rare and appealing combination.

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como — A New Season on Lake Como

Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como has reopened for the season with several meaningful changes that make a return visit, or a first one, especially worthwhile. Chief among them is the redesigned L’ARIA restaurant, completed by the acclaimed architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, which introduces a warm and tactile material palette built from Venetian terrazzo-style finishes, Italian marble, polished dark woods, and old-rose fabrics. The restaurant’s layout allows it to flow naturally from the veranda to a panoramic terrace and a lakeside greenhouse, creating a series of intimate settings that all share the same extraordinary view over the water. The food itself has evolved as well, with Executive Chef Massimiliano Blasone introducing a new culinary experience that combines local Italian flavors with Eastern techniques, including robata grilling, raw fish preparations, light tempura, and contemporary reinterpretations of Italian classics that feel both familiar and new. Wellness has not been left behind either, with the Spa introducing four new signature 111SKIN treatments, including the Black Diamond Non-Surgical Lift Facial, the Reparative Longevity Facial, the Even Glow Sculpting Facial, and the Cryo Radiance Facial.

Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong — A New Chapter in Central Hong Kong

Following its reopening on June 1, 2026, Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong has entered what the brand is calling an entirely new chapter, and the scale of the transformation supports that description. The hotel’s 109 rooms and suites have been redesigned with a distinctly residential feel, while the new Mansion Foyer, designed by Joyce Wang, draws inspiration from Hong Kong’s historic grand residences, setting a tone of quiet, layered luxury from the moment guests arrive. The culinary offering, always a major draw at this address, has become even more compelling, with seven Michelin Stars and one Michelin Green Star now under a single roof, alongside brand-new concepts including the BLANC DE NOIRS champagne bar, the COMMUNE coffee atelier, and The Cellar Immersion experience at Amber. Wellness has received just as much attention, with a revitalized Spa & Wellness proposition that introduces dedicated Yoga, Pilates, and Gyrotonic studios alongside a state-of-the-art gym, a lap pool, and extensive thermal facilities, making the hotel as compelling for a longer wellness-focused stay as it is for a classic city visit.

Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern — 120 Years of Palace Grandeur

Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is marking a genuinely rare milestone this year: the 120th anniversary of the historic Palace Hotel Luzern, which first opened its doors on May 7, 1906. Few hotels anywhere in the world reach this kind of anniversary while still operating at the height of their reputation, and the hotel has chosen to celebrate it properly. The Belle Époque building continues to blend its historic character with Mandarin Oriental’s contemporary approach to hospitality, and to mark the anniversary, the hotel has introduced a series of experiences designed around that heritage, including The 120th Journey and The Palace Riviera. The latter is particularly memorable, combining a private boat cruise, Rolls-Royce airport transfers, a Biologique Recherche Spa treatment, and Michelin-starred dining into a single, seamless experience. Guests can also arrange a private excursion aboard the historic MS Meggenhorn, a vessel built in 1926 and considered a remarkable example of early twentieth-century Swiss boatbuilding, adding another layer of history to a stay that already feels like stepping into another era. For clients drawn to classic European grand-hotel experiences with a genuine sense of place and history, this anniversary makes Luzern an especially compelling addition to any itinerary.

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