MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BARCELONA DEBUTS IN NOVEMBER WITH SPECIAL INAUGURAL OFFER

Opening on 26 November 2009 Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will be an elegant, contemporary establishment in the heart of the city’s most exclusive address. Ideally located in the heart of Passeig de Gràcia, and housed in a renovated mid-20th century building, the 98-room Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, will offer exceptional services and facilities within an exquisite interior created by world renowned Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. To celebrate its debut, the prestigious new property has created a special opening offer. Valid until 31 March 2010, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona’s opening package provides one night of complimentary accommodation in any category of guestroom or suite, in conjunction with two or more consecutive paid nights of stay. This offer is subject to availability, and advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly on +34 93 151 88 88, by e-mail at mobcn-reservations@mohg.com or by using the Group’s on-line reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com About Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona Mandarin Oriental group’s first hotel in Southern Europe; Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is an elegant, contemporary establishment in the heart of the avant-garde city’s celebrated Passeig de Gràcia. Located in a renovated mid-20th century building, 98-room Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, offers exceptional Mandarin Oriental services and facilities within an exquisite interior created by world renowned Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. Ideally located on Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona’s most prestigious address, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is at the very centre of the city’s commercial and entertainment district. The property provides easy access to the city’s finest shopping, dining and cultural venues and is a short walk from many major tourist attractions. Styled by renowned interior designer Patricia Urquiola, the 98 guestrooms and suites at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will delight guests with highly stylized and spectacularly creative interiors along with stylish Oriental touches. Each of its elegant guest rooms and exquisitely designed suites will provide guests with highly sophisticated in-room entertainment systems and offer customer-centric technology, for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned. The 1,000 sq metre Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will offer a wide range of holistic rituals designed to de-stress, relax and revitalise as well as luxurious water and heat therapies in a tranquil, meditative setting. Incorporating the most comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments in Barcelona, the spa will feature life-enhancing signature programmes created exclusively by Mandarin Oriental. The hotel will feature a relaxed restaurant and lounge, Blanc, as well as its signature restaurant Moments headed by the multi Michelin starred chef Carme Ruscalleda. Both restaurants will highlight original, creative cuisine using the freshest local and seasonal produce, delighting guests with a healthy and varied choice. Each will offer fashionable, stylish dining with culinary flair in venues that will be destinations in their own right. Destined to become a meeting point for local residents and guests alike, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will also house the elegant Banker’s Bar featuring an innovative interior design and an extensive cocktail menu. Guests will also be able to take advantage of the temperate Mediterranean climate and enjoy al fresco dining in the hotel’s 660 sq metre spectacular Mimosa garden or relax by Terrat’s rooftop dipping pool with panoramic view over the city’s famous architectural skyline. On opening, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona‘s ideal location will make it the perfect place from which to explore this fascinating city, as well as offering an intimate and exclusive retreat to return to. 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. 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 Catherine Roberts (croberts@mohg.com) Group Communications - Europe Tel: 020 7908 7812 Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona Bel Natividad (beln@mohg.com) Director of Communications Tel: +34 93 151 88 88 www.mandarinoriental.com/barcelona