Is The Lanesborough still a St Regis hotel?
No. The Lanesborough ended its St Regis affiliation in 2015 when Oetker Collection acquired the management contract and undertook a complete renovation. The hotel reopened under its original name — The Lanesborough — in June 2015. It has operated independently under Oetker Collection since.
The transition from St Regis to Oetker Collection was operationally significant. The St Regis brand implied a certain standardised service model; Oetker's approach is property-specific and places the butler system at the centre of service architecture. The 2015 renovation was comprehensive — rooms, suites, public spaces, and staffing structure were all reconfigured. Principals who visited The Lanesborough under St Regis management will encounter a fundamentally different operational environment today. The Royal Belgravia assessment reflects the current Oetker-era product.