THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BARCELONA: A SOPHISTICATED SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

Featuring comprehensive facilities and bespoke signature treatments. Entirely dedicated to guests’ well-being, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will offer the ultimate escape in the heart of the city. Set to open in November 2009, the 1,000 square metre spa will be entirely dedicated to relaxation and wellbeing; offering guests an unrivalled holistic experience to achieve an ideal balance between body, mind and spirit. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona With a conviction that surroundings have a profound influence on one’s state of mind, celebrated designer Patricia Urquiola has conceived The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona as an intimate and minimalist space, markedly modern in style with Oriental touches. A soothing environment for guests to enjoy holistic treatments, the spa will feature a total of eight treatment rooms. This includes: two luxury couples’ spa suites, two oriental suites which includes a spa vitality pool and futon for traditional Thai massages and four luxurious treatment rooms, each with their own aromatherapy experience shower. An expansive 12-metre indoor swimming pool, heat and water areas as well as a fully serviced state-of-the-art fitness centre will further complement the hotel’s lifestyle facilities. Treatments The Spa will offer the newly launched Mandarin Oriental’s Signature Spa Therapies which have been devised to address guests’ increasing desire for simple, effective and authentic spa experiences, which can be extended to one’s home. Developed in consultation with specialists in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and master aromatherapists, each signature therapy consists of a relaxing, hands-on body massage ritual that combines the powerful effects of oriental meridian massage with the therapeutic benefits of custom-blended essential oils, created uniquely for Mandarin Oriental. Adopting a different approach to the traditional spa experience, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental offers a series of innovative and restorative treatments, known as ‘Time RitualsTM’, where guests are encouraged to book ‘Time’ rather than a specific treatment. Each Ritual begins with a recommendation by the spa manager to arrive at least 40 minutes ahead of the actual treatment in order to fully enjoy the facilities available. In addition to its comprehensive array of signature treatments, the Relaxing Orange Ritual and the exclusive Barcelona Spring treatments are a celebration of the city’s culture, aromas and colours. The former was created with citrus fruit extracts, while the latter highlights local ingredients including sage, fresh mint and olive oil. 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. 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