LUXURY AND EXCLUSIVE HOTELS with: Claudia M. Gómez
Revista Estilo de Vida
London: luxury identifies Mandarin Oriental Hotels
This prestigious chain is in charge of picking out the most exclusive spots to place its hotels, which welcome their guests with a legendary service, in tune with the purest Asian style.
Magazine Estilo de Vida by Claudia M. Gómez – Mandarin Oriental Hotels London
Since 1963, Mandarin Hotel Group is consolidated as an international hotel organization that manages first-class accommodation at the world’s most coveted destinations. The main goal is to be widely recognized for offering all modern amenities with the distinguished and refined orient’s touch at each of its 42 hotels, located in 27 countries from 4 continents: 18 in Asia, 12 in America, plus 12 between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
In London, for instance, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is situated, whereby holds an attractive mix of elegance and luxury in its 167 rooms and 26 high-end suites, all of them with the best view to the Knightsbridge. The great design permeates its restaurants: the Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is one of Europe’s most famous places because of the participation of the three-Michelin-star chef and his preparations from the 15th and 16th centuries, fused with modern dishes; and the Bar Boulud, with the authentic French cuisine. Added to this, an incredible spa with eight treatment rooms, zen colour therapy relaxation areas, an oasis of heat and water facilities and a fully-equipped gym.
Magazine Estilo de Vida by Claudia M. Gómez – Mandarin Oriental Hotels London
The one in New York, a five-star hotel as well, has 198 beautiful rooms and 46 suits with a view to Central Park, thanks to its position in Manhattan. Likewise, it offers a fine dining experience in the restaurant Asiate, that includes both modern and contemporary dishes on its menu made with fresh ingredients by Chef Garrison Price; another restaurant located in the elegant Lobby Lounge, combines art deco with modern and Oriental brushstrokes to stop by for a light lunch, the afternoon tea and the best cocktails. Lastly, it counts with a famous spa with six treatment rooms and an Oriental tea room.
The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, similarly, enchants its guests with a remarkable design and a gracious decor, with panoramas of the city and the desert, that have awarded it as the best hotel in the US, according to Forbes, for the third time in a row. Through its optimal 47-story infrastructure there are 392 rooms, of which 57 are spacious and fancy suites with a view of the Strip, the city and the mountains. The hotel also holds the prestigious Twist restaurant, from renowned chef Pierre Gagnaire and his French courses; it also holds the Bistró Mozem, an Asian-specialized establishment. Finally, its spa includes sixteen treatment rooms with Chinese therapies, steam rooms, a hammam, a vitality pool, and two hot tubs.
Magazine Estilo de Vida by Claudia M. Gómez – Mandarin Oriental Hotels London
To conclude, Paris’ choice is located in a very elegant section (Saint Honoré street and la Place Vendome), and possesses 138 rooms and 40 impressive suites with two or three bedrooms; it equally offers restaurants with the best rankings, like the Sur Mesure, ran by award-winning chef Thierry Marx, and the Camélia, and its traditional French dishes. To this add a spectacular spa with four treatment suites with private facilities, a training pool, oriental herbal steam rooms, gym and exclusive Guerlain facial treatments.
Magazine Estilo de Vida by Claudia M. Gómez – Mandarin Oriental Hotels London