Oetker Collection, Baden-Baden, Germany, will take over management one of London’s Lanesborough with Managing Director Geoffrey Gelardi continuing in his role running the hotel on a daily basis.
“The Lanesborough is a landmark within the European hospitality landscape, with an exceptional heritage and a strong, unique identity,” said Oetker Collection CEO Frank Marrenbach. “The hotel will fit perfectly in our Collection of Masterpiece Hotels and our partnership with The Lanesborough provides an opportunity for us to bring signature service to guests who have a passion for living.”
Under Oetker Collection management, The Lanesborough, which has been closed since 2013 for a complete renovation, will re-open as a masterpiece hotel in spring 2015.