MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BARCELONA OPENS ITS SPECTACULAR PENTHOUSE SUITE

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BARCELONA OPENS ITS SPECTACULAR PENTHOUSE SUITE Barcelona’s most exclusive address with dedicated butler service, private lift and magnificent terrace views overlooking the city’s Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona’s newest and most luxurious hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona announces the launch of its exclusive ‘Penthouse Suite’. Occupying the entire eighth floor of the hotel with sensational panoramic views over the city, the Penthouse suite has been conceived as the ultimate apartment on Barcelona’s most fashionable street, Passeig de Gràcia. Covering an extensive 236 square metres the suite includes two bedrooms, a living room, two outdoor terraces and an elegant dining room that seats eight, making it the perfect venue for a relaxed and intimate gathering with guests. The stunning interiors are the work of award-winning Spanish designer, Patricia Urquiola who has combined sumptuous fabrics of leather, velvet and exquisite silks along with elegant woods and a rich palette of green, black and gold to create a sophisticated and vibrant living space. Her eye for detail can be seen throughout the suite from the beautiful Tai Ping silk and wool rugs to the Bassano ceramics and statement pieces of furniture that she has designed exclusively for the hotel working with renowned brands such as B&B, Moroso and Molteni. The result is a stylish blend of simplicity and sophistication effortlessly mixing Mediterranean influences with a subtle Asian touch that can be perceived in the ordered layout of the rooms and in the large cotton screens that have become a symbol of Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona. As well as exquisite interior design, the Penthouse Suite provides its guests with the most advanced luxury services and cutting edge technology. These include 24-hour dedicated butler service and private lift with direct access from the lobby to the suite’s large reception hall, guaranteeing the minimum of fuss and maximum discretion. Also noteworthy amongst the suite’s services and installations are the Bang & Olufsen television screens, double hydromassage bath, rainfall shower and amenities by La Prairie. The Penthouse Suite: EUR8,640 (approx £2,700) per night (including VAT). Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly on +34 (93) 1518 888, 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, Barcelona is an elegant hotel with 98 rooms located in the middle of Passeig de Gràcia, in the heart of the city’s commercial and leisure district. The interiors, by Patricia Urquiola, combine avant-garde design with the elegance and exquisiteness of the top classic hotels. The cuisine is defined by its two restaurants: the refined Blanc, specialised in Asian food and Moments that is dedicated to neotraditional Catalan cuisine under the supervision of Carme Ruscalleda and her son Raül Balam. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona wants to be a meeting place not only for its guests but for the city’s residents and for this purpose it has enticing venues such as the Banker’s Bar – with a very striking design and a superb cocktail menu – the pretty Mimosa garden or the Terrat, a unique space located on the roof with a pool and exceptional views over the city. 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, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 12 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 14 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 Anna Glover (aglover@mohg.com) Group Communications – Europe, Middle East & Africa Tel: +44 (20) 7908 7812 Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona Bel Natividad (beln@mohg.com) Tel: +34 93 151 87 62 www.mandarinoriental.com/barcelona