Veteran Hospitality Leader Edouard Lapasset Named General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris

(IN SHORT) Edouard Lapasset, who has served as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris since 2022, has been appointed General Manager effective June 1, 2025. With almost 20 years in high-end hospitality and 11 years with Mandarin Oriental, he has held pivotal roles—Assistant Front Office Manager in Geneva, Director of Rooms in Geneva and Doha—gaining comprehensive expertise across hotel departments. A Paris native and passionate ambassador of French craftsmanship, he emphasizes exceptional service, both for guests and employees. An accomplished fencer, he applies the sport’s principles of discipline and teamwork to his leadership. In his new role, he pledges to uphold and advance the hotel’s reputation for luxury and elegance.

(PRESS RELEASE) HONG KONG, 2025-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce that, as of June 1, 2025, Edouard Lapasset has been elevated to the position of General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris. Mr. Lapasset, who joined the iconic rue Saint-Honoré property in 2022 as Hotel Manager, steps into this leadership role following a remarkable tenure marked by operational excellence and unwavering dedication.

Boasting nearly two decades of distinguished service in luxury hospitality—including an impressive eleven years with the Mandarin Oriental family—Edouard Lapasset brings a wealth of experience across every facet of hotel operations. His early career saw him rotate through Purchasing, Food & Beverage, Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Project Management, before assuming the role of Assistant Front Office Manager in Geneva. He subsequently advanced to Director of Rooms, first in Geneva and then at the Mandarin Oriental in Doha in 2020.

Since arriving in Paris, Edouard has been instrumental in cementing the hotel’s status as a pinnacle of French luxury. His Parisian roots—born and raised in the City of Light—inform his passionate advocacy for French savoir-faire. Fueled by a lifelong love of travel, he cherishes the human connections at the heart of hospitality and places equal emphasis on enhancing guest satisfaction and team well-being.

Outside the hotel, Edouard channels his competitive spirit into fencing, embodying values of performance, leadership, discipline, and perseverance—qualities he seamlessly integrates into both his personal ethos and his management style.

Reflecting on his appointment, Edouard Lapasset shared:

“I am truly honored to assume the role of General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris—an exceptional landmark on rue Saint-Honoré. This milestone means the world to me, and I am committed to maintaining the palace’s spirit of excellence alongside our talented teams.”

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SOURCE: Mandarin Oriental Group