WASHINGTON D.C., - The District�s newest luxury hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., overlooks the Potomac Tidal Basin that serves as home to the famous cherry trees. To celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival�, Mandarin Oriental will offer an exclusive weekend accommodation package, Cherry Blossom Bloom, and a special spa package, Cherry Blossom Bliss, available March 11 to April 10, 2005.

Cherry Blossom Bloom: Accommodation Package During Cherry Blossom season, a sea of pink flowers will be visible from guest rooms at Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C., the only hotel in the District to overlook the Tidal Basin. On weekends from March 11 to April 10, the hotel will offer an exclusive package that includes overnight accommodations, American breakfast for two in Caf� MoZu, complimentary valet parking, and an official National Cherry Blossom Festival keepsake gift.

The rate is $295 for a deluxe room or $625 for a suite and is valid for Friday and Saturday nights only. Rates are per room, per night, based upon double occupancy and are subject to availability and change. For reservations and further details on Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., please call 1-888-888-1778 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com.

Guestrooms and suites at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. will delight visitors with d�cor marrying Asian elegance with stylish traditional touches, set against a backdrop of breathtaking water and city views. Rooms feature luxurious Fili D�Oro linens, customized furnishings, high-speed Internet access, three dual-line phones with voicemail, flat screen televisions, Aromatherapy Associates bath amenities and lavish marble bathrooms, many with views from generous soaking tubs. Guest rooms range from a minimum of nearly 400 square feet to more than 700 square feet. At 3,500 square feet, the three-bedroom Presidential Suite offers panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The additional 52 spacious luxury suites feature a variety of configurations and amenities.

Cherry Blossom Bliss The two and a half hour Cherry Blossom Bliss spa journey is designed to exfoliate and soothe the skin after the harsh winter weather with a cherry sugar scrub, hydrating body wrap and a choice of an 80-minute Balinese or Aromatherapy massage.

The cherry scrub is high in antioxidants which helps strengthen the immune system, renew skin cells and stimulate circulation. The wrap plumps the skin cells with hydrating oils, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth and looking radiant. The Cherry Blossom Bliss spa journey is $390 plus gratuity. To reserve this treatment or another spa experience, please call (202) 787-6100.

About the National Cherry Blossom Festival � This year�s 2005 National Cherry Blossom Festival� marks the 93rd celebration of the original gift of the 3,000 cherry trees in 1912 by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. For two weeks, March 26 � April 11, 2005 Washington, D.C. will explode with beautiful pink blossoms. Come and enjoy the spirit of the season; for a complete list of events visit www.nationalcherryblossom.com.

About Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. With sophisticated style that reflects its powerful and prominent waterfront locale, the 400-room Mandarin Oriental sets a new luxury standard in the nation�s capital. Located in the Southwest section of the District of Columbia, the hotel overlooks the Potomac Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial, offering unprecedented panoramic views from Georgetown to Old Town. In addition to exceptional accommodations and gracious service, the hotel features outstanding meeting space, dining, spa and fitness facilities.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world�s most prestigious hotels and resorts, currently operating 21 luxury hotels with a further five under development in Hong Kong, Riviera Maya, Mexico and Tokyo (2005), Prague (2006) and Boston (2007). In total, Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, approximately 8,000 rooms in 14 countries with 12 hotels in Asia, nine in The Americas and five in Europe.

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Agency Contact: Katie McCall (katiem@lhammond.com) Lisa Herbst (lisah@lhammond.com) Tel: (212) 891-0221/(212) 891-0208 Lou Hammond & Associates Visit www.louhammond.com

Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Contact: Ellen Gale (egale@mohg.com) Director of Public Relations; Tel: (202) 554-8588 Corporate Office Contact: Danielle DeVoe (ddevoe@mohg.com) Group Communications; Tel: (646) 521-8106 www.mandarinoriental.com