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7 unusual facts about Mandarin Oriental


Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

The Forbes Five-Star spa, one of only three in Hong Kong, draws on the established Asian healing philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, offering a Vichy Shower, Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations, and Hong Kong’s first authentic Ayurvedic sanctuary.

Nonetheless, after a USD 150 million renovation, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong re-opened its doors on September 28, 2006, marking the event with a black-tie gala hosted by Dame Edna Everage with a performance by Bryan Ferry.

Mandarin Oriental, Paris

The hotel has 3 restaurants and bars, and a Cake Shop, all under Michelin star winning Chef Thierry Marx.

Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte oversaw restoration of the building’s art deco façade.

Mandarin Oriental, Paris has received much fanfare for its Thierry Marx-led restaurants.

Pierre Gagnaire

In December 2009, Gagnaire made his United States debut with Twist, a new flagship restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas, which has since received great critical praise and a Forbes Five-Star Award.

Thierry Marx

Since April 2010, he is at head of the restaurant Mandarin Oriental, Paris, in which he opened in June 2011, the restaurants Sur-mesure by Thierry Marx, Le Camélia and a pastry counter.


CityZen

CityZen is an American restaurant located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. that serves American cuisine from executive chef and owner, Eric Ziebold.

Rorgue

Rorgue stoves are used by a number of notable chefs, including Heston Blumenthal at London's Mandarin Oriental hotel.


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Christian and Nick Candy

One Hyde Park: The Residences of Mandarin Oriental, London, was constructed in 4 years after obtaining planning permission in 2006, with the finished development housing 3 retail boutiques: Rolex, McLaren Automotive and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.

KLCC Properties

KLCCP's subsidiaries and associate company own the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Menara ExxonMobil and Menara Maxis, which are located at the KLCC.

Sue Douglas

At the same time, she diversified into magazine publishing, working on the US launch of men's magazine Gear, then the UK websites Vogue.com, Traveller.co.uk and after she helped launch the new title, Glamour, in the UK, she ran the contract publishing division of Conde Nast, with titles such as tate, Trader, Mandarin Oriental, Harrods and the Post office magazine.