Mandarin Oriental, New York Opens Its Doors - December 1st 2003

stunning fusion of modern design with stylish oriental flair, Mandarin Oriental, New York features 251 elegant guestrooms and suites — all with breathtaking views of Manhattan and advanced in-room entertainment technology. Amenities include Asiate, the hotel's vibrant restaurant with French-Japanese fare by Chef de Cuisine Nori Sugie, and the chic MObar, both created by noted interior designer, Tony Chi; a Lobby Lounge with dramatic views of Central Park; the 14,500-square-foot Spa at Mandarin Oriental; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75-foot lap pool. In addition, there is premium meeting and social event space, including a 6,000-square-foot pillar-less ballroom with three walls of windows overlooking Central Park. As part of the premier Time Warner Center, Mandarin Oriental, New York offers on-property access to world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment, sharing its prestigious address with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's steak house, a French restaurant by Thomas Keller and myriad upscale retail shops. To learn more visit .

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. In total, the Group operates 18 luxury hotels in key business and leisure destinations, with five additional hotels under development in New York (opening late 2003), Washington D.C. (opening 2004), Hong Kong (opening 2005) as well as Tokyo and Boston (opening 2006). Mandarin Oriental now operates some 7,000 rooms in eleven countries with nine hotels in Asia, six in The Americas and three in Europe.