Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo has appointed Klaus Kabelitz as its new General Manager, succeeding Serge Ethuin, who led the property for more than a decade before stepping down.

Klaus Kabelitz brings a career built almost entirely within Europe and the United States’ most prestigious hotel addresses. Most recently, he served as General Manager of The Kensington in London within The Doyle Collection, where he oversaw the property’s repositioning as a luxury hotel. Before that, he held the role of Hotel Director aboard the Seabourn Quest, managing all hotel operations and leading the vessel’s post-pandemic relaunch.

His earlier career reads as a tour of London’s most celebrated addresses. He led The Biltmore Mayfair for LXR Hotels & Resorts and piloted the opening and early development of The Cadogan London for Belmond. He also headed El Encanto in Santa Barbara and Le Richemond in Geneva, both within Belmond and Dorchester Collection respectively. Nearly fourteen years were spent with The Maybourne Hotel Group, where he served as General Manager of The Berkeley after beginning his career in rooms management at Claridge’s. His formation also included time with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Hilton International.

“Joining Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo is an honour,” Kabelitz said. “It embodies a unique art of living, where history and contemporary elegance are in dialogue. Alongside the teams — whose talent and commitment I greatly admire — we will strive to further elevate this exceptional property and enrich the experience of each of our guests.”

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