London to welcome third Mandarin Oriental hotel in 2028

Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London will be part of the larger 5.5-acre Bankside Yards development. It will be in a standalone building with 171 guestrooms, alongside 70 branded Residences at Mandarin Oriental. 

The Bankside Yards development reconnects the space between the Tate Modern and Blackfriars Station, and will restore 14 Victorian railway arches, which will be publicly accessible for the first time in 150 years. It’s expected to be the UK’s first operationally fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development, featuring amenities, bars, restaurants, cultural space and apartments.

Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London will offer wellness and fitness facilities including a Spa at Mandarin Oriental, a 25-metre lap pool, a fitness centre and heat and water experiences. It will feature four culinary outlets, located on the first floor and the 19th floor of the building.

James Riley, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, said the property “will undoubtedly become a landmark destination in London’s South Bank."

Bankside Yards development is being developed by an international real estate consortium including Hotel Properties Limited, Native Land Limited and Amcorp Properties Berhad.

Alasdair Nicholls, chief executive of Native Land, said: “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.”  

• Read more on Mandarin Oriental’s plans in our exclusive interview with COO Christoph Mares