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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Hotel Reviews: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong


5 Connaught Road

Central

Hong Kong

Tel: 852 2522 0111

mohkg-reservations@mohg.com

http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong/


Since the Mandarin Oriental opened its doors in 1963, it has seen thousands of guests stay with them year after year. They guarantee luxury, comfort and consistency, qualities that make this one of the best and luxurious hotels on Hong Kong Island.

Located in Central, the Mandarin Oriental offers a choice of 501 rooms or suites, all designed with spaciousness, comfort and elegance in mind. Each room offers wonderful views of either the city or Victoria Harbour. There are 15 different types of rooms to reserve, each providing different individual amenities.

The Study Rooms are designed with making the best use of space available. With an Oriental theme and open planned, these rooms have soft queen sized beds and private bathrooms with Black Forest Chinese marble based showers only. The hotel has fitted the highest technological and entertainment systems in these rooms, making them both luxurious and modern.

The Mandarin Suite is one of the best suites to stay in at the Mandarin Oriental. With high ceilings, plush furnishings and high glass walls, this suite gives some spectacular views of Kowloon Peninsula and Victoria Harbour.

This is a room designed with luxury in mind; antiquities are placed in the Mandarin Suite, perfectly restored and blending with the more modern pieces. The private en suite gives you wonderful views of Hong Kong and features your own private spa suite where guests can relax and treat themselves.

One of the grandest suites at the Mandarin Oriental is the Tamar Suite, named after the British Naval headquarters. This room features naval elements in its design, and makes you feel as though you are sleeping in your own private yacht.

With ten fantastic restaurants and lounges, dining at the Mandarin Oriental is a wonderful experience in itself. The Cake Shop offers you the chance to purchase some of the world’s most delicious pastries and cakes. For over 25 years, The Cake Shop has supplied homemade chocolates, sweets and cakes all over Hong Kong. The cakes are all displayed in specially-made glass cases and are fantastic pieces of culinary artwork.

The Man Wah Restaurant is the signature restaurant of the Mandarin Oriental and it is no wonder why; with its elegant setting, delicious Cantonese food and panoramic views, the Man Wah Restaurant has been claimed as the best restaurant in Hong Kong.

With her impeccable taste, friendly and helpful staff members and her great location, the Mandarin Oriental is a unique and wonderful hotel to stay in when visiting Hong Kong.

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