HONG KONG, - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, a luxury 113-room hotel that will open in the third quarter of 2005 in Central, will offer guests and residents the ultimate spa experience in Asia.

This unique property, currently under construction in The Landmark complex at the heart of Hong Kong�s fashion and entertainment district, will be home to the 21,000 sq ft Oriental Spa and Wellness Centre which, according to Mandarin Oriental Group Director of Spa, Mr Ingo R. Schweder, �has been conceptualized and designed over a two-year period, and on opening, will be Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group�s global urban spa flagship.

Conceived by Interior Designer Peter Remedios and Wellness Architect Norbert Deckelmann, The Oriental Spa will feature spaces for Zen tranquillity and holistic exercises, all of which will provide the perfect environment in which to relax, rejuvenate and achieve a harmonious equilibrium of body, mind and spirit, while enjoying one of the most central and convenient locations in Hong Kong.�

The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, will occupy the fifth and sixth floors of the hotel and will offer the most comprehensive range of wellness facilities, beauty and massage treatments in the Asia Pacific region, including signature spa treatments created exclusively for Mandarin Oriental.

True to its origin, the word �spa� comes from the Latin term, Salud Per Aqua, health through the use of water. Consequently, highlights of the new spa will include vitality pools, amethyst crystal steam rooms, �experience� showers, Turkish Hamam baths, Asia�s first authentic Rasul, a Roman Laconium as well as 17 private deluxe treatment rooms and two dedicated pilates and yoga studios with soothing water features. For couples, there will be a 700 sq ft ultra deluxe VIP spa suite with steam sauna and plunge pool.

Fitness devotees can enjoy a hi-tech gymnasium with the latest cardiovascular and weight training equipment, including treadmills, step machines, cardio bikes, weight machines and free weights. There will also be a Spa caf� and lounge where guests can relax before and after visiting the extensive wellness facilities offered.

The designers, Remedios & Deckelmann, have used materials such as bamboo, natural stone and gold leaf to add to the luxurious and relaxing experience, while cascading water features create a feeling of peace and tranquillity.

Signature treatments include Time Rituals, Ayurvedic, Massage, Body, Face Therapy and Hand and Feet Therapy. Designed to restore one�s natural state of equilibrium, the treatments will feature natural ingredients and healing elements which have been extracted from ancient traditions.

Susanne Hatje, General Manager of the hotel, is enthusiastic about The Oriental Spa�s own personal philosophy. �We want to transport guests into another world. Personalized treatments or �journeys� are booked in blocks of time called Time Rituals. Our team of professionals have been trained not only in the finest ancient traditions of Chinese, European, Balinese and Thai cultures, but also to deliver Mandarin Oriental�s legendary service standards, so we can deliver the ultimate experience for the body, mind and spirit to our guests,� she says.

About The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Superbly located in the heart of Central, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental will set new standards in Asia for deluxe contemporary accommodation and state-of-the-art in-room facilities when it opens in the third quarter of 2005. This exclusive, ultra-chic luxury hotel will offer 113 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, offering the largest average room size of any hotel in Hong Kong, LCD televisions in every room and revolutionary home entertainment technology. The hotel will also feature unique and innovative dining concepts, and the most comprehensive urban spa in the region.

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, 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, some 8,000 rooms in 14 countries with 12 hotels in Asia, nine in The Americas and five in Europe.

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