Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Offers Festive Holiday Celebrations

Award-winning restaurants, luxurious rooms and suites, and legendary service, along with a magical array of decorations, will create a treasured experience.

The holiday season in Hong Kong is an unforgettable time, featuring glittering WinterFest lights surrounding the city and Victoria Harbour, outstanding shopping, ‘The Nutcracker' ballet and a special Hong Kong Winter Wonderland offering ice skating, thrilling rides, attractions and so much more. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, located in the heart of Central, has created a series of special overnight stays to celebrate this special time of year.

Festive Family Celebration is ideal for those traveling with the family. Book a luxurious suite within the hotel and receive a complimentary room for the children. Tasty homemade festive treats, daily breakfast and a late check-out at 4 p.m. are included within this package. The children's room will be prepared with all the luxurious extras families could want, from cots for babies to Wii and X-Box game consoles for teenagers, and a wide selection of family DVDs. Rates start from $1,200 per night.

Festive Treats allows friends and loved ones to enjoy a special stay over this festive season with an upgrade on arrival, tasty festive treats and a bottle of sparkling white wine within the room, breakfast and a late check-out at 4 p.m. Rates start from $503 per night

All prices listed are subject to 10 percent service charge and availability and are valid between Dec. 1, 2012 and Jan. 27, 2013. Room reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at +852 2522 0111, or through www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong.

Michelin-starred restaurant chefs have created a range of tempting menus using only the finest seasonal ingredients and these are offered throughout the hotel's award-winning restaurants and bars. These include the two Michelin-star Pierre, where the drama of spectacular harbour views is combined with innovative French gourmet dinner menus by Pierre Gagnaire and with exquisite service. For Michelin-starred local festive menus, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong's signature Cantonese restaurant, Man Wah, is recommended, and the Michelin-starred Mandarin Grill + Bar will showcase the season's best traditional dishes with a dash of progressive gastronomy.

Clipper Lounge's seafood buffet will feature an unsurpassable array of culinary delights, while Café Causette will offer a superb table buffet on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. The hotel's elegant Connaught Room will be transformed with festive decorations and an outstanding international buffet will be offered, making it the ideal location for family gatherings. For a taste of true tradition, diners will look no further than that cozy restaurant, The Chinnery, where the menu is a gastronomic homage to festive dinners of days gone by.

Not sure what to give a loved one this festive season, then Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers a host of perfect Christmas Hampers. These distinctive and renowned hampers brim with festive goodies, from Christmas stollen and biscuits to the famed rose petal jam and XO sauce. Alternatively, guests can select one of the luxurious spa hampers that will allow them to bring a calming, restorative air to the busy season.

For further information, full prices or to make a booking for the festive dining experiences at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, please call the Christmas Enquiries Desk at +852 2825 4828 or email mohkg-restaurants@mohg.com beginning Nov. 20, 2012. For more information or to place a hamper order, please call The Mandarin Cake Shop on +852 2825 4008 or email: mohkg-cakeshop@mohg.com.

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