AN ARISTIC HERITAGE AFFAIR AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SINGAPORE

Embark on a journey of discovery into the vibrant art, culture and heritage of Singapore with Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s newly launched Heritage Exploration room package. Available from 1 October 2010 to 31 March 2011, the package features accommodation in one of the hotel’s well-appointed Premier Ocean rooms combined with visits to a selection of Singapore’s best and most interesting museums, making for a refreshing and enriching holiday experience. Included in the package is a visit to Singapore’s oldest museum, the National Museum of Singapore, where eleven National Treasures of Singapore are safeguarded, dating from the 14th century to modern day. Guests can also enjoy one of the world’s largest public collections of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian artwork at the Singapore Art Museum, which is housed in an historic building, or embark on an Asian heritage tour to the city’s Asian Civilisation Museum. This is the first museum in the region to present a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian culture and civilization. Another fascinating stop is at Singapore’s Peranakan Museum, which explores the culture of Asia’s Peranakan community, and where the world’s finest and most comprehensive collection of Peranakan artefacts are housed. The Heritage Exploration package is priced at £216 per night and includes: • Accommodation in the hotel’s Premier Ocean room with uninterrupted views of the horizon, Singapore Flyer and the hotel’s newly refurbished swimming pool • Daily American buffet breakfast at award-winning restaurant MELT ~ The World Café • Complimentary Merlion chocolate on arrival • Exquisite coffee table sketchbook of Singapore’s architectural heritage as a souvenir • Admission to the National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, Asian Civilisation Museum and Peranakan Museum for two persons The package requires minimum two-night stay and is available from 1 October 2010 to 31 March 2011. For reservations, please call +65 6885 3030 or e-mail mosin-reservations@mohg.com. Rates are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes. About Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Recently voted “World’s Best Hotels 2010” by Travel + Leisure, “Top 20 Asia Hotels” by Conde Nast Traveler and recognised in “The Gold List 2010” by Condé Nast Traveler, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, is one of the city’s foremost luxury hotels. Featuring an impressive atrium lobby and 527 beautifully refurbished rooms, suites as well as the premium Oriental Club Lounge, the hotel also has extensive meeting and banqueting facilities, five renowned restaurants and a lounge overlooking spectacular Marina Bay. The hotel is located close to the financial hub with easy access to Marina Square Mall, Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Suntec City, Millenia Walk and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. 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 27 countries, with 17 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: +44 (20) 7908 7810 Anna Glover (aglover@mohg.com) Group Communications – Europe, Middle East & Africa Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7812 Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Kelly Tan (kellyt@mohg.com) Director of Communications Tel:+65 6885 3511 www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore