Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo Appoints Laurent Herschbach as General Manager
After nearly three decades at the Ritz Paris, seasoned luxury hospitality executive Laurent Herschbach will take the helm of Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo on 1 October.
Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo has announced the appointment of Laurent Herschbach as General Manager, marking a new chapter for one of the Principality’s most emblematic luxury hotels.
Laurent Herschbach will officially assume his new role on 1 October, succeeding Klaus Kabelitz, who served as Interim General Manager during the peak summer season and will now return to London.
The appointment brings to Monaco an executive with almost three decades of experience at the highest level of Parisian hospitality. Laurent Herschbach spent nearly 30 years at the Ritz Paris, building his career from the ground up and ultimately rising to the position of General Manager.
From the Ritz Paris to Monte-Carlo
Launrent Herschbach joined the Ritz Paris in 1997, beginning his career at the Front Desk. Over the following years, he progressed through virtually every major operational area of the hotel, serving successively as Duty Manager, Front of the House Manager, Room Division Director, Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Operations and Hotel Director before becoming General Manager.
This extensive operational background has given him an in-depth understanding of the different dimensions of luxury hospitality, from guest experience and gastronomy to hotel operations and strategic management.
A graduate of the École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg, Laurent Herschbach has also pursued hotel management studies at Cornell University and completed further training in finance at HEC Paris, combining hands-on hospitality expertise with a strong strategic and managerial perspective.
A New Chapter for an Iconic Monaco Address
His arrival comes as Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo continues to evolve while preserving the heritage and distinctive identity that have made it one of Monaco’s landmark addresses.
As General Manager, Laurent Herschbach will be tasked with further strengthening the hotel’s international reputation and positioning among the world’s leading luxury properties. He will also oversee its teams with a focus on excellence, innovation and the highly personalised approach to hospitality for which the Métropole is known.