Hotelier Jochem Meijerink has been named hotel manager of the Claridge’s in Mayfair, by Maybourne, operator of London’s most prestigious hotels also including The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Emory.
Meijerink is highly experienced in the operation of luxury hotels and brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Claridge’s. Prior to this, he held a 10-year position at Corinthia London, where he began as front office manager in 2015 and progressed to hotel manager until his departure in 2025.
Meijerink relocated to London in 2008 as an international hospitality management graduate, leaving his home country, the Netherlands, to kickstart his career and pursue his ambition of working for, and with, the best in the industry.
Thomas Kochs, managing director of Claridge’s said, “It is a great honor to welcome friend and long-standing colleague Jochem into the Claridge’s family. After working closely together at Corinthia London, I am excited to see what this new chapter holds for him at Claridge’s as we continue to grow and offer our guests the highest service standards possible.”
Claridge’s has undertaken a seven-year program of restoration and redevelopment in order to pave the way for the next 200 years of its life and is setting the standard for the next generation of uber luxury hotels. Key additions include a new spa with swimming pool, an art gallery and café, as well as an additional three floors that house 72 new suites and rooms topped by the sky-skimming penthouse spanning the entire rooftop of the hotel complete with a private pool and ornamental lake.
Commenting on his arrival at Claridge’s, Meijerink stated, “I am delighted to be joining Claridge’s at such a pivotal and exciting time, with so many new developments in the pipeline. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and indeed a huge privilege to be working at such an iconic and prestigious hotel. I very much look forward to this next step.”
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