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HONG KONG, May 27, 2004 - Mandarin Oriental
Hotel Group today announced that starting June 2004 it will manage the
Hôtel Royal Monceau, long recognized as one of the grand palace hotels
in Paris. The property will undergo a significant renovation and repositioning
later this year, and upon completion the hotel will be renamed Royal Monceau
Mandarin Oriental, Paris. The announcement of the long-term management
contract represents a significant step in the Group's development strategy
of operating over 10,000 rooms in major business centers and key leisure
destinations around the world.
A comprehensive renovation of the property has been designed to ensure its re-positioning as one of the leading palace hotels in Paris. Jacques Garcia, one of the world's most highly regarded hotel designers, has been appointed to restore and re-design the interiors of the hotel. The renovation, which will be completed in 2005, will incorporate all guestrooms, public spaces, restaurants, bar, banqueting facilities, spa and feature 180 luxurious and spacious guestrooms, including 52 suites. Hotel guests will be presented with exquisitely appointed furnishings and the very latest technology will provide sophisticated in-room entertainment and business services. At the same time, the exterior façade of the building will be restored to its original glory. "We are delighted to welcome Mandarin Oriental to Paris and are tremendously pleased to be working with an operator who recognizes the extraordinary potential of this exclusive hotel. With the extensive renovation planned for the property, together with Mandarin Oriental's renowned attention to detail and their legendary service philosophy, we are confident that Royal Monceau Mandarin Oriental, Paris will become one of the city's most prestigious addresses," said Dr Osmane Aidi President of the Group Royal Monceau and owner of the hotel. "This is a significant step in our strategy to grow the Mandarin Oriental brand in strategic locations around the world, and operating such a palace hotel in Paris will fill an important gap in our European portfolio of properties," said Edouard Ettedgui, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. "We are delighted to be associated with this historic hotel and look forward to welcoming our new colleagues to the Mandarin Oriental family," he added. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. The Group operates 20 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with a further five hotels under development in Chiang Mai, Thailand (opening late 2004); Hong Kong and Riviera Maya, Mexico (opening 2005); Tokyo and Boston (opening 2006). In total, Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, over 7,700 rooms in 13 countries with 12 hotels in Asia, nine in The Americas and four in Europe. Mandarin Oriental International Limited is a publicly listed company and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. |
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Jill Kluge Group Communications Department Tel: 011-852-2895-9288 Email: [email protected] http://www.mandarin-oriental.com/ |
Also See: | Dr. Osmane Aidi Takes Helm of IH&RA, Outlines Goals / Jan 1999 / January 2004 |
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to Manage the 142 villa Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand / February 2004 |