Description
The legendary Mandarin Oriental opened in 1963 is one of the original luxury hotels in Hong Kong and certainly lives up to its reputation. With views over the glittering Victoria Harbour, the hotel has been refurbished and redesigned to keep ahead of modern expectations of luxury and comfort. The location of the Mandarin Oriental on Hong Kong Island is ideal as many of the best shops and restaurants on offer in this exciting city can be reached on foot.
The sumptuous rooms and suites at The Mandarin Oriental have been luxuriously appointed with sleek interiors and thoughtful ingenuities that will surprise even the most seasoned travellers. Many rooms offer breathtaking harbour views, spectacular in the evenings during the nightly laser light show.
The hotel boasts a number of restaurants, the highlights being the Cantonese Man Wah and Pierre, a one-starred Michelin restaurant set against dramatic views from the 25th floor. Other facilities include a magnificent spa which draws on the healing philosophies of the Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese practices and stylish indoor heated lap pool.
Accommodation
The 501 rooms and suites at The Mandarin Oriental have been recently redesigned to offer maximum space and comfort. The interiors of the Superior and Deluxe, and larger Premier and Harbour Rooms are sleek and incorporate sophisticated entertainment and IT technology that is fully supported by the hotel's team of IT Butlers. Suites offer more space with a separate sitting room and whichever suite you choose, all have the same mesmerising city and harbour views.
Childcare
Children are very welcome at The Mandarin Oriental and the hotel provide children's bathrobes and slippers, children's menus (and supply crayons and colouring books in certain restaurants), and there are plenty of books, DVDs, board games etc that can be borrowed. Babysitting is available and pushchairs can even be provided.
Facilities
The Mandarin Oriental has 10 restaurants and bars, all distinct in character and serving everything from high tea to tapas to local and regional specialities. Highlights include delicious fresh seafood at The Mandarin Grill and Bar and inventive two Michelin star French cuisine at Pierre. In addition there is a beautiful indoor heated swimming pool, a fitness and wellness centre with cutting edge equipment and a stunning 5 star spa with 8 private treatment rooms.
Activities
The Mandarin Oriental's lap pool, soothing spa, gym and exceptional restaurants provide a good range of leisurely pursuits once sightseeing is over for the day but Hong Kong's shops, markets and national parks are all easily accessible.
When to travel
Hong Kong has a tropical climate and can be visited year round. October to April are the driest months although December to February are cooler. May to September is hot, humid with the most rainfall during these months.
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Location and directions
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Located on Connaught Road in the heart of Hong Kong's financial district overlooking Victoria Harbour.
How to get there
12-hour international flight to Hong Kong International Airport. Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is a 40-minute drive from the airport.
