A Day at the Races with Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

A DAY AT THE RACES WITH MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON The British social calendar blossoms in the summertime and Royal Ascot is at the very forefront of the festivities. This summer, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park invites guests to enjoy the benefits of town and country with a stay at the historic hotel, standing proud in the heart of Knightsbridge, followed by a day at the races, complete with lunch, drinks and afternoon tea in a private box. Famed for its rich heritage, tradition, pageantry and style, Royal Ascot has established itself as a national institution and the most beautiful racecourse in the country. A place where royalty and the glitterati combine in a glorious setting, there can be no finer British sporting event under the summer sun. A Day at the Races includes: • 1 night in a Deluxe Room • Full English Breakfast • A day at Royal Ascot Racecourse on Friday 17 June including drinks, lunch and afternoon tea in a private box • Transfers in luxury coach and refreshments to and from the races • Advice from the concierge team for suit hire and hat purchases in London Priced from GBP 2,320 for single occupancy and GBP 4,040 for double occupancy, A Day at the Races is valid on 16 June 2011 and is exclusive of VAT at 20% and 5% discretionary service charge, subject to availability. Additional nights are charged at the hotel’s Bed & Breakfast rate. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly on +44 (0) 207 201 3773, or through the direct on-line reservations service, www.mandarinoriental.com/london. Reservations must be made at least 14 days prior to arrival and a 25% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at time of reservation. About Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London A London landmark and a ‘royal’ hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has long been the setting for royal visits, society balls and official engagements. Since starting life in 1889, the historic hotel has become a great British institution and a home away from home for visiting aristocracy. Blending sumptuous guestrooms with a world-leading spa and a stylish bar, it is the definitive destination for a luxury escape. And now with two exciting new restaurants including Bar Boulud, London and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is set to become the culinary centre of the capital. 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 and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 12 in Europe, Middle East 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. For further information, please contact: Agency Contact Henrietta Carnegy (henrietta@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Katerina Panayotopoulou (katerina@annscott.co.uk) Ann Scott Associates Tel: 020 7823 9988 Corporate Office Jill Kluge (jillk@mohg.com) Group Communications – Global Tel: 020 7908 7810 Live Haugen (lhaugen@mohg.com) Group Communications – Europe, Middle East and Africa Tel: 020 7908 7813 Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Holly Johnstone (hjohnstone@mohg.com) Director of Public Relations Tel: 020 7201 3616 www.mandarinoriental.com/london