The Dorchester, the iconic London flagship of the Dorchester Collection, presents the perfect traditional British Christmas in sumptuous surroundings and with unparalleled service. Situated in the heart of Mayfair, The Dorchester is near to the best of London�s Christmas attractions such as Hyde Park�s Winter Wonderland and Sing-along Carols at The Royal Albert Hall. Our very own festive programme includes a dedicated Christmas Concierge, complimentary children�s room, special spa treatments and afternoon tea with mince pies and carols.

� A dedicated Christmas Concierge will be on hand to assist with all family festive arrangements such as priority tickets for the Harrods� Christmas Grotto.

� The Dorchester Spa has created an exclusive offer for Christmas shoppers. The Christmas Collection is a luxurious afternoon of pampering including a Footloose massage, an Aroma Manicure and Afternoon Tea in The Spatisserie, the perfect antidote to a frenetic morning�s shopping. Priced at �380 for two people in a double suite, The Christmas Collection is valid from 1-31 December 2009 and is subject to availability.

� The Dorchester will be serving its renowned afternoon tea in The Promenade with a Christmas twist. The Festive Afternoon Tea includes a glass of champagne, a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, festive pastries and mince pies. At the weekend a Christmas Carol Tea will be served where diners can enjoy carols sung by a children�s choir or duo. The Festive Afternoon Tea, priced at �45 per person, and The Christmas Carol Tea, priced at �55 per person, will be served from 21st November 2009 � 4th January 2010. Both will be served in The Promenade at The Dorchester at two sittings, 2.30pm and 4.45pm.

� Shop at The Dorchester will be offering a special Christmas wrapping service and will be open until 5pm on Christmas Eve for those last minute purchases.

� The �Family Time� package, which is priced from just �335 and includes a complimentary children�s room, will be available from 18th - 29th December and is subject to availability. The children�s room will be connecting or nearby and for two children under 16.

� The Festive Rate starts from �255+VAT and is valid from 24th December until 10th January 2010 and is subject to availability.

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Notes to editors: The Dorchester, the iconic London flagship of The Dorchester Collection, is situated at the heart of London�s Mayfair on Park Lane, with rooms and suites affording expansive views of Hyde Park. The Dorchester Spa opened in May after a multimillion transformation to offer indulgent pampering in a glamorous art deco setting. A wide range of dining is available to guests in The Promenade, The Bar and The Grill. China Tang offers traditional Cantonese cuisine, while two Michelin star (rising) Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is one of London�s finest contemporary French dining experiences. High resolution images can be downloaded from www.leonardo.com/dorchestercollection

For reservations or more information on any of the above, please call The Dorchester on +44 207 7629 8888

For further information on The Dorchester, please contact: Rosanna Crawley Head of Communications Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA Tel: +44 (0) 20 7319 7062 rcrawley@thedorchester.com www.thedorchester.com www.dorchestercollection.com