An integrated
hospitality platform

Creating and operating hotels, developing leaders and advising organisations on how luxury is evolving today.

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Stay human | Live better | Contribute positively

Kepler brings together hotels, education and advisory under one clear philosophy: that the future of hospitality is, at its best, human. Each part of Kepler is designed to reinforce the others, from how we operate hotels, to how we train leaders and advise organisations. We work with hotel owners, investors and hospitality leaders, as well as individuals seeking more meaningful experiences.

Kepler hotels

Built around the guest

Every decision we make, from the people we hire to the spaces we create, begins with a simple question: who is the guest, and what do they truly need?

Each hotel we create is shaped by its location, its community, and the people it welcomes.

Service is not performed — it is lived. Guests feel recognised, at ease, and genuinely cared for.

Design removes friction. Food nourishes. Spaces invite presence. Guests leave restored — and so do the communities and environments around us.

One vision
Two expressions

Full-service luxury hotels in prime city destinations. Exceptional sleep, thoughtful wellbeing, generous food, and culturally relevant spaces designed for meaningful encounters.

A more intimate expression of Kepler, with fewer rooms and tailored amenities. Located in both urban and rural settings, with every detail intentional and every interaction personal.

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Kepler supports the industry through education, advisory and thought leadership

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Kepler Academy

Developing the next generation of hospitality leaders

Hospitality will be defined by the people who lead it.
Kepler Academy equips senior professionals with the strategic clarity, emotional intelligence, and service culture needed to lead at the highest level.

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Kepler Laboratory

Strategic advisory and hospitality development

We work with hotel owners, developers, and investors to build, reposition, and operate hospitality concepts with greater precision and meaning — from positioning and concept development to management and operations.

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Kepler Speaking

Insights on leadership, luxury, and how hospitality is changing

We speak at conferences, leadership forums, and private corporate events for organisations ready to rethink how they serve people, build culture, and create lasting value.

Connect with us

Podcasts

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Our Thinking

Checking In

What does it mean to care well for others today?
Our book, "CHECKING IN: The Power of Presence and Attention to Transform Hospitality" explores how attention, presence, and genuine care have become the rarest and most valuable forms of modern luxury, and have the power to transform hospitality today in all its forms.
A perspective for hoteliers, business leaders, and anyone interested in a more human way of doing business.

Alongside our work in hospitality and leadership, we create a small number of immersive experiences

Experiences

Kepler Retreats

Carefully designed programmes created in partnership with Catie Miller, founder of Barre Series, intended to restore balance, deepen connection, and recalibrate how you live.
Through mindful movement, shared experiences, local cuisine, and intentional slowness, Kepler Retreats create space to reconnect — with yourself and with others.

Upcoming Retreats:

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Investment

A new model for hospitality investment

Kepler represents a differentiated hospitality business built on clear values, deep operational expertise and long-term thinking. We partner with investors and owners seeking to create enduring value through a more thoughtful approach to hospitality.

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The Team & Partners

Behind Kepler

Our team combines experience from the world’s leading hotels, institutions, and investment platforms.

Jannes Sörensen

Founder

Former General Manager of The Beaumont London and twice named World’s Best General Manager. Experience across The Connaught, Le Bristol Paris, and The Plaza New York.

Keith Bailey

Property Director

Over 20 years in luxury real estate investment and development, with more than £2bn in transactions across landmark hotel projects.

Jorrit de Jong

Portfolio Director

22+ years in global hotel operations and performance optimisation across Europe, the US, and the Caribbean.

Sophia Hoek

Development Manager

Background in global business, sustainability and hospitality innovation, connecting strategy across Kepler’s platform.

Jacob Mayne

Sustainability Lead

Former Unilever leader and sustainability expert, now advising and teaching at leading institutions including HEC Paris and Oxford.

Kenichiro Yokoyama

Project Director

International hospitality leader with 37+ years of experience across Asia, the US, and Australia, known for purpose-driven leadership.

Philippe Krenzer

In memory of Philippe, whose vision continues to inspire our work.

Press & Testimonials

The conversation around a different approach to hospitality is growing

"The outcome was far beyond our highest expectations and left a permanent mark on our company leadership culture. Moving from a leadership training into a mindset shift, reframing guest experience from transactional service to unconditional human connection. The result was immediate alignment, higher leadership accountability, and a shared ambition to build winning teams where profit becomes the outcome, rather than the objective."

Stepan Marhoul

Corporate Director of Operations at Almanac Hotels

"Joining the Kepler Academy has been one of the most impactful decisions I've made. The content is both highly relevant and deeply engaging, addressing real-world challenges and emphasising our role as leaders in hospitality to drive meaningful change. I’ve come to realise that my potential for making a lasting impact is far greater than I ever imagined."

Elza Gillman

Managing Director at Kamba African Rainforest Experiences

"We’ve been inspired, challenged, and explored what hospitality means at its core. The Kepler programme shapes the future of hospitality; where purpose meets people and experiences transcend transactions."

Philippe Clarinval

General Manager at Prince de Galles Paris

"A truly fascinating journey that enables senior executives or entrepreneurs to profoundly transform the old model of hospitality and bring it into a new era. Kepler Academy experts prepare today’s genuinely engaged leaders to open the path to an exciting and perennial future."

Laurent Petit

Positive Impact Entrepreneur

"The Kepler Academy has been a wake up call for me. The group has been challenged as hospitality leaders to make a global impact in their own businesses and personal life."

Olivier Thellier

Hotel Manager at El Palace Hotel Barcelona