LUXURY HOTEL GROUP MANDARIN ORIENTAL ENTERS MIAMI WITH DYNAMIC NEW ADDRESS AND CELEBRATES OPENING WITH ENTICING ROOM OFFER

Miami’s prestigious new address – Mandarin Oriental, Miami – has just opened its doors and is providing travellers with an enticing introductory room offer from only US$180 per night.

The luxurious 329-room hotel, with its contemporary and dynamic design, will provide unsurpassed levels of luxury and service for the business and leisure traveller. The new deluxe waterfront hotel features Miami’s most spacious rooms and suites which offer stunning views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean from the hotel’s exclusive island location on Brickell Key – just minutes from Miami’s international financial district and close to Miami International Airport, South Beach, Bayside and Coconut Grove.

Other facilities include The Spa at Mandarin Oriental (a deluxe pampering spa due to open in early 2001), a comprehensive fitness centre and large outdoor infinity-edge swimming pool. Dining facilities include Café Sambal, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, an elegant lobby lounge/bar and M-Bar, a martini and champagne bar overlooking Biscayne Bay and Azul, the hotel’s 120-seat signature restaurant (open December 2000). Conference and banqueting facilities offering 15,000 square feet of meeting space will cater for more than 600 people.

The $180 per night rate applies to all Island King rooms, one king-bedded rooms with a view of the courtyard and surrounding waters. The introductory rate for Skyline Water View rooms, with king or double beds and a view of the Miami Skyline across Biscayne Bay are US$239 per night.

“We are delighted to be able to welcome our first guests at such an attractive rate during the height of Miami’s winter holiday season,” said Jorge Gonzalez, General Manager.

Room rates in the Winter (January 1 – March 31) and Fall 2001 (October 1 – December 31) season range from US$525 to US$740 per night; and suites from US$1,200 to US$3,000. Spring (April 1 – May 31) room rates range from US$475 to US$690 with suites US$1,000 to US$2,000. Summer (June 1 – September 30) room rates range from US$395 to US$610 with suites US$1,000 to US$2,000. The TaiPan Suite (Presidential Suite), which includes separate living and dining rooms, fireplace, multi-media screening room and private balcony, is US$4,000 per night. All room rates are subject to availability.

The $100 million Mandarin Oriental, Miami is a joint venture between Mandarin Oriental International Limited and Miami-based Swire Properties, Inc. a part of the Swire Group of Hong Kong.