Mandarin Oriental Group is adding a hotel on Lake Lucerne to its growing European portfolio.

The luxury group has announced that it will manage and rebrand an existing property – Hotel Palace Luzern. The hotel is currently undergoing an extensive renovation and will reopen as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern at the end of 2020.

The iconic Hotel Palace Luzern first opened in 1906 and is located in the heart of the city, on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

The multi-million-dollar renovation will include the restyling of all guestrooms and suites, the redesign of the public areas, restaurants and bars as well as the landscaping of the outdoor grounds. 

Following the completion of the renovation, Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern will comprise 146 rooms and suites offering excellent views of the lake and mountains.

There will be a restaurant and a bar together with a variety of social and meeting facilities and a spa and fitness room.