Mandarin Oriental, New York Celebrates the Season with Festive Holiday Offerings

I Love a Parade

Mandarin Oriental, New York's 6,000 square foot ballroom is Manhattan's best kept secret for watching Macy's legendary Thanksgiving Day Parade. Guests who book the I Love a Parade package have exclusive access to perch 280 feet above the parade's colorful array of floats and balloons passing through Columbus Circle on Thanksgiving morning.

Available from Nov. 21 through Nov. 24, 2012, the I Love a Parade package includes:

• Exclusive ballroom access with parade views on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 22
• Seasonal welcome amenity

Rates start from $1,025 per night and a minimum two-night stay is required. Additional nights may be booked at prevailing rates. This package is based on availability, cannot be combined with any other offers and not valid for groups. The I Love a Parade package is available for arrival on Nov. 21 and 22 only. Access to the ballroom is only for guests staying on Wednesday, Nov. 21. A 24-hour cancelation notice is required. For reservations, call +1 (866) 801 8880 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork.

The Art of Giving

The Art of Giving holiday package takes families on a journey through The Metropolitan Museum of Art where children and parents will seek, find and explore presents given in various cultures in the European, Greek, Arms and Armor, and Egyptian art collections.

The Art of Giving holiday package includes:

• Two nights' suite accommodations for a family of four
• Milk and cookies upon arrival
• Four tickets to Art Smart's “Gorgeous Gifts: The Art of Gifting”, a two-hour private tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Afternoon Holiday Nutcracker Tea for four in Mandarin Oriental, New York's Lobby Lounge
• Daily American breakfast for four

The two-night Art of Giving family package is valid Nov. 19 through Dec. 22, 2012 and rates begin at $7,876 for up to four guests. The package includes two nights in a suite with a connecting room for up to four people. The Art of Giving is based on availability and cannot be combined with other offers. Additional nights may be booked at prevailing rates. Reservations to the Art Smart Tour will be confirmed at the time of reservation. Policies regarding cancellation of rooms will not be influenced by availability of Art Smart tour. To book, please contact reservations at +1 (212) 805 8800.

New Year's Eve Celebration

Mandarin Oriental's New Year's Eve Celebration Hotel Package is the ultimate grand finale to 2012 and the perfect way to launch into 2013. The evening begins upon arrival to a stylishly-appointed room or suite with breathtaking views of Manhattan. New Year's festivities commence Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 in the 36th floor Ballroom with a black-tie evening that includes a premium open bar, a cocktails and hors d'oeuvres reception, Louis Roederer Brut NV champagne, gourmet dinner, dancing, live music and surprise entertainment throughout the evening.

New Year's Eve Celebration Hotel Package includes:

• Two nights' accommodations in a deluxe room category or above for check-in on Dec. 30 or 31, 2012
• Two tickets to the hotel's annual black-tie New Year's Eve Gala held in the Mandarin Ballroom
• Daily American breakfast for up to two guests to be enjoyed in-room or in signature restaurant Asiate

Rates for the New Year's Eve Celebration hotel package begin at $4,860 plus taxes. For reservations, please call +1 (212) 805 8800 and mention “New Year's Eve Package”. This package is based on availability and on double occupancy. A two-night stay is required and additional nights may be booked at best available rates. Package must be cancelled 14 days prior to arrival to avoid a 100 percent cancellation charge.

Suite Shopping in New York City

Shopping just doesn't have to take place over the holidays. Now through June 30, 2013, Mandarin Oriental, New York is offering the perfect shopping package with exceptional service in the city's finest shops and boutiques. The Suite Shopping package includes VIP access to some of New York's hottest shopping destinations including Bally, Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Burberry and Diane Von Furstenberg, to name a few. Additionally, purchases made by guests will receive priority tailoring services and complimentary courier to the hotel for select items.

The Suite Shopping package includes:

• Overnight suite accommodations
• VIP service at select boutiques including VIP greeting upon arrival, personalized shopping assistance, and priority tailoring
• Complimentary courier to the hotel for selected items before or after hours by advance appointment

Package rates start at $1,809 and is based on availability. To make an appointment at any of the above retailers, contact the Concierge team by calling +1 (212) 805 8890. Advance appointment for certain services. Guest must book seven days prior to arrival to avoid a 100 percent cancellation charge.

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