Mandarin Oriental
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The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is a hotel management company which is part of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited and managed by parent company Mandarin Oriental International Limited.
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History
September 1963- First Hotel of the Group "The Mandarin" opens in Hong Kong.
1974- Began its expansion in Asia as the "Mandarin International Hotels Limited" acquired a 49% interest in "The Oriental" Hotel in Bangkok, also a legendary property.
1987- The trademark 11-bladed gold fan logo was born.
The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1987 under the name "Mandarin Oriental International Limited". On 20 February 1991, it was listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: M04).
Locations
The group operates hotels in the following locations:
Asia
- Bangkok - (The Oriental)
- Hong Kong - Mandarin Oriental
- Hong Kong - The Excelsior
- Hong Kong - The Landmark
- Jakarta
- Kuala Lumpur
- Macau (Formerly, The Excelsior, Macau)
- Manila
- Singapore - (The Oriental)
- Surabaya
- Chiang Mai
- Tokyo (December 2, 2005)
- Another property in Macau has been planned for 2009 opening as a mixed use building, near the MGM Grand Macau; as a management contract.
The Americas
- Bermuda
- Hawaii- Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel
- New York - Mandarin Oriental
- New York - The Mark
- Miami
- San Francisco
- Washington DC
- Riviera Maya, Mexico (2006)
- Boston (2007)
- Grand Cayman (2007)
- Chicago (2008)
Europe
Specific hotels
The Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok (The Oriental) and Hawaii locations are currently the most renowned Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group properties.
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
- Main article: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong is the first and flagship hotel of the group. It opened in 1963, as a 5-star hotel located in Central, Hong Kong Island; Hong Kong's financial and banking district. It has been rated the best hotel in Asia for many years and it's the choice for many diplomats, politicians and celebrities such as Kevin Costner, The Sultan of Brunei, the late Princess Di, former US Presidents Nixon, Ford and George H.W. Bush, as well as the esteemed members of the business community.
This hotel will go under a major overhaul, with a full hotel closure from December 28, 2005 to August 2006, while retaining its Oriental charm and legendary status as one of the world's most recognized hotels. Even after the hotel reopens to the public, the capacity and/or services will be limited, until the hotel's renovation is complete by December 2006.
The Oriental (Bangkok)
The Oriental hotel in Bangkok, also one of Mandarin Oriental's flagship properties; in service since 1876 and has been a favorite for the elite since the day it opened, including writer and author Joseph Conrad, of the Lord Jim novel.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
The Mandarin Oriental in London (Hyde Park) is located in Knightsbridge, opposite Harvey Nichols. Its restaurant is regarded as one of the best in London and is usually frequented by film stars and models as well as other celebrities, when they find themselves in London. It has been frequented in the past by the singer Madonna.
Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawai‘i
The Kahala Mandarin Oriental in Hawaii (formerly Kahala Hilton[1964-1996]) is the choice for many of the well-heeled as a hideaway vacation hotel.
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Categories: Companies traded on the Singapore Exchange | Jardine Matheson Group | Transnational corporations headquartered in Hong Kong | Hotel chains
