Urban Oases
Mandarin Oriental hotels offer a pitch-perfect home-away-from-home in some of the world's most fascinating cities
Get even more out of your holiday this summer at Mandarin Oriental hotels around the globe with their Fantastic Offer. With enviable locations in some of the world's most fascinating metropolises, here's a look at five of their hotels offering the most indulgent of city breaks.
Madrid
For some 112 years, The Ritz reigned as the Spanish capital’s most revered grand dame, a weighty mantle inherited two years ago by Mandarin Oriental, who treated the storied edifice to a comprehensive – yet sensitive – restoration last spring. The hotel woos revellers to its stellar location along the museum-laden Golden Triangle of art with 153 classic-contemporary rooms and suites; the spa, with its chandelier-lit, marble-lined indoor pool; and five bars and restaurants by Michelin-starred chef Quique Dacosta, including the magnificent Palm Court, where guests can enjoy afternoon tea under a truly spectacular crystal canopy ceiling. On your extra day, don’t miss a chance to take a curator-led tour of the world-famous Malborough Art Gallery.
Dubai
Perched along the mesmerising blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, with views of the spectacular Dubai skyline, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai does double duty as both an indulgent beach resort and slick urban hotel. By day, guests staying in any one of the hotel’s 215 rooms and suites (outfitted by globally renowned designer Jeffrey A Wilkes) can luxuriate on plush loungers along the hotel’s five stunning pools or seaside on its private beach, while the evening brings with it an array of out-of-this-world food adventures. Helmed by Portuguese star chef José Avillez, guests are truly spoilt for choice, from the Portuguese specialties on offer at the sixth-storey Tasca to the beachside Bay brasserie. On your extra night, crown your visit to Dubai with a dinner at Sublimotion, chef Paco Roncero’s intimate, multisensory dining extravaganza.
New York City
Wake up in the city that never sleeps in a stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair: Mandarin Oriental, New York. Its rooms and suites all offer breathtaking views over Manhattan and Central Park and luxury amenities include the MO Lounge, where an all-day menu of elevated comfort food can be enjoyed against a similarly beautiful backdrop, a Five-Star Mandarin Oriental Spa and the state-of-the-art fitness centre with a 23m lap pool. Ideally located near The Shops at Columbus Circle, a collection of retail stores and restaurants, to make the most of time on your hands it is also the perfect place from which to explore the cultural highlights of the Big Apple including the Broadway Theater District and Jazz at Lincoln Center, as well as the outdoor delights of Central Park.
Munich
In a secluded street, yet right by the famed Maximilianstrasse, Mandarin Oriental, Munich is a jewel in the Bavarian capital. Among the many highlights of the hotel is the stunning rooftop with gorgeous views over the picturesque old town and the Mahjong Roof Garden, for alfresco dining or sipping cocktails. This newly redesigned terrace features a champagne bar and a lounge area curated by design house, Roche Bobois. This is complemented by an array of stylish restaurants including the sushi-with-Peruvian-twists Matsuhisa, from the renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and elegant and stylish guestrooms and suites. To help make the best of your increased time, it is also the perfect base to explore the gems of the city, from the great Gothic architecture of the New Town Hall to the cultural delights such as the Residenz and, of course, the world’s best beer halls.
Singapore
In a wonderful central location overlooking Marina Bay in the Lion City, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is the epitome of luxe accommodation in one of the world’s most desirable destinations. With 527 rooms and suites, it also boasts an impressive atrium lobby, an indulgent spa, a premium Club Lounge and five renowned restaurants, including the Italian Dolce Vita, the American steakhouse Morton’s, and Cherry Tree, which specialises in Cantonese fare. Beyond the hotel’s environs there is much to discover in Singapore, helped by the close vicinity of the Central Business District and easy access to luxury boutiques, including the spectacular Orchard Road. With your extra time in the island state, among the many sites to visit, the world’s highest indoor waterfall, the Cloud Forest Dome and Supertree Grove await in the remarkable Gardens by the Bay.
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