NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2003 � With its international
reputation for outstanding service, as well as its restaurant and spa expertise,
Mandarin Oriental is set to provide an unparalleled New York guest experience
upon debuting its luxury new hotel in late 2003. With its exotic oriental
origins, an individuality that is reflective of Manhattan�s culture and
style and a holistic approach to service, Mandarin Oriental, New York will
distinguish itself as the city�s most dynamic property.
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the hotel�s 251 superbly-appointed guestrooms and suites will be located
on floors 38 through 54, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping
panoramas of Manhattan. Soaking tubs with picture windows located
directly above, will provide a unique experience that cannot be duplicated
elsewhere in the city. Each guestroom, with its oriental design accents,
will also feature sophisticated technology, from surround sound DVD/audio
equipment and a flat panel television to a highly personalized entertainment
system.
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breakfast in bed, or providing monogrammed pillow shams for returning guests,
the luxury hotel group is committed to completely delighting and satisfying
its guests and exceeding their expectations.
Personal floor butlers will be on hand to deliver gracious and attentive
service 24 hours a day. The hotel�s concierge will provide guests
with priority access to the restaurants in AOL Time Warner Center, in addition
to securing tickets for the city�s most sought-after theatrical performances,
cultural events and popular restaurants. They can also arrange airport
limousine service as well as New York City and area tours. Naturally, as
is the standard with Mandarin Oriental hotels and resorts, same�day dry
cleaning, shoeshine and pressing are just a few of the many valet services
that will also be available to guests. Pressing facilities will be promptly
handled at any hour and rooms serviced twice daily.
Mandarin Oriental, New York�s holistic approach to service will be
found in every detail, including the in-room bath amenities by Aromatherapy
Associates. Guests will be able to choose from a menu of therapeutic products,
entitled, �De-Stress,� �Relax,� �Renew,� and �Revive,� all of which are
derived from essential oils and deliver therapeutic results.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York, a 14,500-square-foot oasis
of tranquility, will provide restorative treatments complemented by Asian-based
rituals designed to facilitate lasting effects. Guests will
also have access to a complete state-of�the art sports and fitness center,
featuring multi-sensory exercise equipment and a 75-foot, sky-lit lap pool.
Designer Tony Chi will lend his style and expertise to Mandarin Oriental,
New York�s signature restaurant, Asiate, creating a dining and lounging
experience with views unparalleled anywhere else in the city. In
addition, a cocktail bar off the lobby will project a local ambience, serving
as an extension of tony New Yorkers� living rooms and perfect for one-on-one
or group gatherings.
For social events, the hotel will feature a 6,000 square foot pillar-less
ballroom with stunning vistas of Central Park, while several flexible meeting
rooms will offer western views. Meeting spaces will have highly advanced
audio-visual capabilities, including permanently installed broadcasting
systems satisfying network requirements for live feeds.
Mandarin Oriental, New York will have a strong sense of place, from
its breathtaking views to its prestigious location. Situated within
the exclusive new AOL Time Warner development at Columbus Circle, the property
offers immediate access to luxury retail shopping, such as Hugo Boss, Cartier
and Josesph Abboud; world-class entertainment at Jazz at Lincoln Center;
and some of the city�s best dining options including Jean-Georges Vongerichten�s
steak house and Thomas Keller�s French Laundry. In addition, Mandarin Oriental,
New York is within proximity to many of the city�s most exciting attractions
and entertainment options, including Central Park, Carnegie Hall and the
Broadway Theater District.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of
the world�s most prestigious hotels and resorts. In total, the Group
operates 18 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with
four additional hotels under development, including New York (opening late
2003), Washington D.C. (opening 2004), Hong Kong (opening 2005) and Tokyo
(opening 2006). Mandarin Oriental now operates some 7,000 rooms in
eleven countries with nine hotels in Asia, six in The Americas and three
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