18 October 2019

Mandarin Oriental launches new promotions for Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei

The Mandarin Oriental is welcoming guests for new promotions in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei.

Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap, returns this year for its 12th edition, with Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner. The hotel is located alongside the Central Harbourfront, which will be home to Clockenflap from 22 to 24 November 2019.

The three-day music and arts festival, one of the annual highlights of the city’s calendar, will feature talented artists from Hong Kong and around the world including electropop sensation Halsey, British indie giants Mumford and Sons, rapper Lil Pump and Taiwanese singer-songwriter Crowd Lu.

Priced at HK$5,100, the Clockenflap Music Festival in Hong Kong accommodation package is available from 21 to 25 November 2019 and includes:

- Overnight accommodation in a Statue Square View Room, with an option to upgrade to a Harbour View Room for an additional HK$200 per room per night

- A one-day admission to Clockenflap for two persons

- Daily breakfast at the Clipper Lounge or Café Causette for two persons

Source: Mandarin Oriental. Clockenflap 2018.

In Singapore, Mandarin Oriental has partnered with Singapore Sidecars to create a new cultural package. Guests staying on the Singapore by Sidecar room package gain access to all exhibitions at the nearby National Gallery Singapore. Guests will also enjoy a 60-minute vintage Vespa sidecar ride.

Suggested routes include a night ride covering heritage areas such as Kampong Glam and Little India or a hipster neighborhood Tiong Bahru.

Source: Mandarin Oriental. The Singapore by Sidecar package.
Source: Mandarin Oriental. The Singapore by Sidecar package.
Priced from SGD 599 per night for two guests, the Singapore by Sidecar accommodation package includes:

- Accommodation in an Ocean View room

- Two all-access passes to National Gallery Singapore

- A 60-minute Singapore Sidecars experience for two persons

 - Daily breakfast for two at Melt Café
- Afternoon Tea for two at MO Bar

Meanwhile, the Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is going pink in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is offering pink ribbon-themed delights, including a luxury accommodation package, until 31 October.

Organised in collaboration with Estée Lauder Companies Taiwan Affiliate, the hotel will raise awareness of breast cancer and canvas donations to support breast cancer research at the Taiwan Clinical Oncology Research Foundation.

From now to 31 October, a special Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea will be served in The Jade Lounge. Made with ruby chocolate, the afternoon tea’s pink pastries are crafted by the hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Yam Lok Hin and his team. The delectable creations include a raspberry rose cup, hibiscus honey cake and ruby guava puff. In addition, MO Bar is presenting the pink Mandarin Fizz cocktail.

Source: Mandarin Oriental. The Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea set.
Source: Mandarin Oriental. The Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea set.
The Pink MOments package is priced from NT$12,500, and includes:
- Accommodation in an elegant guestroom
- Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea for two at The Jade Lounge
- Mandarin Fizz cocktails for two at the MO Bar


- Breakfast at the contemporary Café Un Deux Trois

The Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea is priced from NT$1,450 per set. Mandarin Oriental, Taipei will donate 5% of proceeds from the Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea and NT$400 from every Mandarin Fizz cocktail (valued at NT$450) ordered to the Taiwan Clinical Oncology Research Foundation.

The group separately announced that Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will reopen its River Wing on 11 November 2019. 

Source: Mandarin Oriental. The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok will soon reopen its River Wing.

In keeping with the successful restoration of the Authors’ and Garden Wings in 2016, the River Wing renovation has been designed to confirm this historic hotel’s position as one of the best in the world.

The restored River Wing’s accommodation comprises an increased number of suites along with enlarged guestrooms with enhanced views of the Chao Phraya.

Lord Jim’s, The Verandah and Riverside Terrace restaurants along with the hotel’s lobby have been renewed, with many original features restored and reinstated. In addition, the hotel has a new Japanese kaiseki-style restaurant, Kinu by Takagi. This is the first restaurant in Thailand by Michelin-celebrated Chef Takagi Kazuo of Kyoto Cuisine Takagi in Japan. Kaiseki (懐石) refers to a traditional Japanese meal with multiple courses.
The property’s two iconic swimming pools have also been re-landscaped to provide additional relaxation areas and cabanas.

In celebration, the hotel has created the Be the First to Stay accommodation package, priced from THB25,350++ per night, including:
- Luxury accommodation

- Personal butler service

- Daily buffet breakfast for two people at The Verandah

- Daily hotel restaurant and spa credit of THB2,000 for guestroom reservations and THB4,000 for suite reservations

“Throughout its 143-year history, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been an icon of this vibrant city. The River Wing renovation is a stunning complement to the Authors’ and Garden Wing refurbishment and has been meticulously designed to recognise the property’s heritage while ensuring our continued position as one of the world’s legendary hotels,” said Greg Liddell, GM of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. 
“The entire team is passionate about delivering bespoke Mandarin Oriental service and warm Thai hospitality. We are delighted to complete this restoration, and to welcome our guests back ‘home’ to Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.”

The Be the First to Stay package is available for reservations between 17 November 2019 and 31 March 2020. Room rates are per room per night, based on double occupancy and subject to 10% service charge and applicable tax.