MANDARIN ORIENTAL, LAS VEGAS TO OPEN ON DECEMBER 4

Special Inaugural Offer Marks the Occasion

Hong Kong, 2 October 2009 – The prestigious new Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is set to open its doors on December 4, bringing world-class sophistication, superlative accommodation and gracious service to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. In celebration of its debut, the hotel has created a special opening offer for guests looking to make the most of their Vegas visit and experience the luxurious, new property.

Valid through February 28, 2010, the opening offer provides one night of complimentary accommodation in conjunction with one or more consecutive paid nights of stay. Rates start at USD545 and reservations are subject to availability. The hotel’s 392 spacious and chic guest rooms and suites can be reserved via the hotel’s direct online reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas or directly by phone: +1 (888) 881-9578 or e-mail: molas-reservations@mohg.com

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be the only free-standing, non-gaming luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip. Standing at the gateway of CityCenter, MGM MIRAGE’s new urban resort destination opening later this year, the prestigious hotel and residences will be a sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance within the energetic pulse of Las Vegas. Designed by award-winning architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, with contemporary interior design by Adam D. Tihany, the property will offer indulgent experiences in dining, relaxation and accommodation.

Easily accessible, just a 10-minute drive from the McCarran International Airport, the property’s 23rd floor Sky Lobby will have unmatched views of The Strip and a sky bridge to Crystals, CityCenter’s 500,000-square-foot retail district.

About Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Every guestroom and suite within Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be equipped with state-of-the-art, technology and cutting-edge entertainment systems. Three lavish presidential suites will sit at the height of luxury on the hotel’s top floors, each measuring over 3,200 square feet and offering panoramic views of CityCenter, The Strip and the surrounding desert mountains.

The two-level, 27,000-square-foot Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be a restorative and serene haven offering a wide range of holistic and rejuvenating services. With 17 treatment areas, including seven couples’ suites and three VIP suites, the Spa will also feature multiple relaxation and water experiences, an expansive Fitness Center, yoga studio and a magnificent pool facility with 20 cabanas. The Poolside Café will serve fresh cuisine to further enhance the holistic experience.

A selection of gourmet dining and cocktail venues will be offered on property, including the hotel’s signature restaurant, Twist, where award-winning Chef Pierre Gagnaire will infuse the simplicity of classic French cuisine with a modern spin. Located off the 23rd floor Sky Lobby, Twist will offer expansive city views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Situated adjacent to the Sky Lobby, The Mandarin Bar will offer a vibrant ambiance for cocktails. Mozen Bistro, an all-day contemporary kitchen, will serve authentic Asian dishes and multi-national fare, while the Tea Lounge will be a scenic meeting place with an extensive menu of teas. At street-level lining Las Vegas Boulevard, Amore Patisserie will serve a variety of gourmet pastries, cakes, sandwiches, coffee, teas and hand-made gelato to passing guests and visitors.

Raising the bar for event and meeting facilities with 12,000 square feet of space, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be the premier destination for high-level business conferences or elegant soirees. The 7,650-square-foot Oriental Ballroom, will be the only one in the city offering views of The Strip, while three smaller venues, The Mandarin Boardroom, The Lotus Room and The Jade Room will offer a more intimate space for smaller gatherings. All of the hotel’s function spaces will be equipped with technologically advanced amenities including live broadcast capabilities.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 25 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 14 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties.
Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Alyssa Bushey (abushey@mohg.com)
Tel: +1 (702) 590-3030
www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas

Corporate Office
Jill Kluge (jillk@mohg.com)
Group Communications – Global
Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7810

Catherine Roberts (croberts@mohg.com)
Group Communications - Europe
Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7812

Sally de Souza (sallydes@mohg.com)
Group Communications – Asia
Tel: +852 2895 9160

Danielle DeVoe (ddevoe@mohg.com)
Group Communications – United States
Tel: +1 (212) 830 9380

www.mandarinoriental.com