Elite Traveler May-June 2015

EXPLORE HONG KONG

Mandarin Oriental THE MANDARIN SUITE HONG KONG 5

Located at the heart of Central, in one of Hong Kong’s oldest and most revered hotels, the Mandarin Suite introduces touches of the Chinese Imperial Court to the modern era, thanks to a superb collection of Chinese antiquities, including a Qing-dynasty court robe and a Tang-style horse. With stunning views through its double-story windows and a unique private wraparound terrace, this lavish suite has its own private spa suite, a spacious living room and dining room, a palatial bathroom with Acqua di Parma toiletries, and a cozy study. Special amenities Dom Pérignon champagne as a welcome gift, on-call butler service, and bespoke menus prepared by the culinary teams of two-Michelin-starred Pierre, Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar, Michelin-starred Man Wah, or Chef Uwe Opocensky’s exclusive Krug Room, with paired Krug vintages. Size: 3,143 sq ft Number of rooms Six, plus three bathrooms Who’s slept here? Former US President Bill Clinton, Cate Blanchett, Kate Moss and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Nightly rate From $8,720 Contact Jonas Schuermann, general manager, +852 2820 4202, jonas-s@mohg.com mandarinoriental.com/hongkong