Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has announced the appointment of Klaus Kabelitz as General Manager, succeeding Serge Ethuin, who has led the hotel for more than ten years and played a pivotal role in its development…
With more than 45 years’ experience in luxury hospitality across Europe and the United States, Kabelitz brings extensive experience in hotel leadership to one of the Principality of Monaco’s most established addresses.
Kabelitz most recently served as General Manager of The Kensington in London, part of The Doyle Collection, a role he has held since September 2024. During this time, he led the repositioning of the hotel as a luxury property and actively contributed to its strategic development. Prior to this, he was Hotel Director aboard Seabourn Quest, overseeing all hotel operations and supporting the ship’s post-pandemic relaunch.
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- Image credit: Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
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- Klaus Kabelitz | Image credit: Studio Phoenix
His previous experience also includes senior leadership roles as General Manager of The Biltmore Mayfair for LXR Hotels & Resorts and The Cadogan London for Belmond, where he oversaw the hotel’s opening and established its presence on the London hospitality scene. Earlier in his career, he held positions at El Encanto in Santa Barbara and Le Richemond in Geneva, as well as nearly fourteen years with The Maybourne Hotel Group, including serving as General Manager of The Berkeley.
Hailing from Germany, he began his career at Claridge’s as Rooms Division Manager and trained within international groups including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Hilton International.
Commenting on his new role, Kabelitz said, “Joining Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is a true honour. The hotel embodies a unique art of living, where history meets contemporary elegance. Together with the teams, whose talent and commitment I greatly admire, I look forward to further enhancing the influence of this exceptional property and enriching the experience of every guest.”
His appointment follows a period of significant transformation at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. Over the past year, the hotel has revealed 45 newly renovated rooms and suites designed by Jacques Garcia, offering a refreshed interpretation of its signature style, alongside the opening of the new Guerlain Spa at the end of last summer, introducing a full treatment menu and redesigned wellbeing spaces.
Main image credit: Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo / W. Pryce
