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at Amber Festive Dining for the Senses at The Landmark Winter Beauty Secrets at The Oriental Spa Fall / Xmas 10 A Celebration of Food and Wine AA Christmas 2010 SP_LandmarkMandarin OUTLINE.pdf 1 13/09/2010 14:12 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K AVAILABLE AT THE ORIENTAL SPA Experience the two star Michelin cuisine of Richard Ekkebus at Amber. The Oriental Spa, 5/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Tel: 2132 0011 www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark Platinum News Platinum cover star Kelly Chen Born in Hong Kong but raised in Japan and New York, Kelly Chen is one of the leading actresses and singers in Hong Kong. She has produced 30 successful studio albums as well as a multitude of live albums and compilations, and starred in 20 movies including some of the most iconic work of the last 10 years such as the awardwinning ‘Infernal Affairs’, ‘Tokyo Raiders’, and ‘An Empress and the Warriors’. She has won a multitude of awards throughout her distinguished career, including World’s Most Popular Cantonese Song in 2005 for ‘Hope’ from the hugely popular Korean TV series ‘Dae Jang Geum’; CCTV Most Popular Female Singer in 2004, voted by 45 million Chinese viewers; and Most Popular Female Singer in Asia for 6 years in a row by TVB. She performed at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She is well known for contributing to a number of charitable causes, and has been an ambassador for both Unicef and the Hong Kong Red Cross. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese and English. Sensational spring/summer wardrobe by Chanel. Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards Top 5 Hotels in the World The annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards is one of the world’s most definitive lists of the finest that the world of travel has to offer. The Landmark Mandarin Oriental was included for the first time in the Top 25, recommending the very best overall travel experiences in the world from hotels, resorts, spas and airlines to even countries. In addition, the hotel was rated one of the top 5 city hotels in the world. Chefs des Chefs at Amber What does President Obama eat for breakfast? Executive Luxury at The Landmark The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is delighted to launch its newest room category – the spectacular L600 Executive. A remarkable sense of free flowing space emerges throughout these six new rooms’ interiors, each exuding unmistakable style and an eye for the finest. Each L600 Executive features an open plan lounge and bedroom, as well as a walkin wardrobe large enough to hold the most avid fashionista’s purchases. Ever wondered what heads of state prefer to eat for breakfast? Or which favourite dishes are served for dinner to presidents and royalty worldwide? On 19 August, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental welcomed the Club des Chefs des Chefs for an exclusive lunch hosted by Amber’s two Michelin star chef Richard Ekkebus. The Club des Chefs des Chefs is an informal club of the personal chefs of the world’s heads of state. The prestigious guest list at Amber incorporated 25 top chefs from the club, including Cristeta Comerford, chef to President Obama; Mark Flanagan, chef to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; Jérôme Rigaud, Executive Chef to the Kremlin; Bernard Vaussion, Chef to President Sarkozy of France; and four chefs from the Chinese Great Hall of the People. The Chefs des Chefs shared culinary preferences and anecdotes from preparing fine cuisine for the world’s most powerful leaders, and indulged in a sumptuous menu specially created for the occasion by Richard Ekkebus, himself a former member of the exclusive club. The bathroom is fitted with a stunning seven foot round bathtub and rainforest shower. Guests also can look forward to the added indulgence of superb bathroom amenities by Jo Malone. The L600 Executive measures 600 square feet or 56 square metres. Guests can enjoy a level of luxury reserved normally only for suite guests, including butler service and suite amenities. Please ask for the L600 Executive when making your next booking at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental! J12 Marine attracts starry crowd at MO Bar Chanel hosted a cocktail for the launch of its latest addition to the J12 watch family, the J12 Marine, at MO Bar. Among the glamorous crowd of celebrities and socialites in attendance were Taiwanese actor Joe Cheng, Hong Kong actor, style icon and daddy Julian Cheung Chilam, Margaret Yau, Dorian Ho and Walter Hau. The Chanel J12 watch collection celebrated its 10th anniversary by stating its identity as an authentic diving watch. Amber in San Pellegrino Top 100 Produced by Restaurant magazine, the San Pellegrino list of the World’s Best Restaurants is regarded by many as the most definitive and prestigious list of the finest cuisine in the world. The survey is based on a poll of international chefs, restaurateurs, gourmands and critics. Past winners have included some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants such as El Bulli in Spain, The Fat Duck in the UK, and The French Laundry in California. Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental and Chef Richard Ekkebus were delighted to be featured in the San Pellegrino Top 100 for the first time in the 2010 edition. 6 7 A Feast For All The Senses at Amber Festive Dining Two Michelin star chef Richard Ekkebus extends a warm invitation to sample his range of superb festive menus this Christmas and New Year. You can look forward to a feast for all the senses at Amber: elegant surroundings, soft candles and seasonal decorations will delight the visual senses, while the mouth-watering cuisine of Chef Ekkebus is guaranteed to stimulate the palate. Christmas Eve Christmas Eve 8-course dinner tasting menu Christmas Day Christmas Day 6-course premium wine lunch with 5 wines Sommelier Hervé Pennequin adds a seasonal touch to Amber’s popular wine lunch HKD 988 Christmas Day 6-course gourmet dinner HKD 1,288 Boxing Day Boxing Day 6-course festive wine lunch with 4 wines Amber’s popular wine lunch, including champagne. New Year Eve New Year Eve 6-course gastronomic dinner Celebrate New Year Eve in pure luxury with Chef Ekkebus’ ultimate gastronomic menu. Starting with our pre-dinner champagne cocktail, you will continue your journey towards 2011 with a gourmet feast for all the senses. Children under 12 not recommended for this evening. New Year Day New Year Day 6-course festive wine lunch with 4 wines Amber’s popular wine lunch, including champagne. For reservations, please call Amber on 2132 0066. Dress code: smart casual. Children between 3 and 12 are charged 70% of the menu price. Offers subject to 10% service charge. Free valet car parking available. 8 9 HKD 2,388 HKD 698 HKD 3,388 HKD 698 Christmas Day Brunch at MO Bar 25 December Enjoy a sumptuous Christmas brunch for all the family at MO Bar. Specialties will include a raw bar with oysters, scallops, sushi and sashimi, and a buffet with homemade pâté and smoked salmon. The highlight will be a carvery featuring roast turkey and baked honey-glazed ham, as well as a mouth-watering dessert buffet. Christmas Day brunch at MO Bar Brunch with free flow of sparkling, red and white wine HKD 488 HKD 606 NYE Countdown Party at MO Bar 31 December Party into the early hours of 2011 at MO Bar with our NYE Countdown Party. You can look forward to festive decorations, a dance floor with gobo lights, and cocktails reflective of the 60s. Start the evening from 9pm in the company of DJ Helen, the hottest female DJ in town, who will be playing dance anthems and jamming with Kumi on percussion. We will be serving our special NYE platter with canapés, together with a superb selection of cocktails and champagne. No cover charge. 1 January Celebrate the New Year with our delicious brunch at MO Bar. Enjoy our raw bar with oysters, scallops, sushi and sashimi, and our carvery featuring roast prime rib of beef and baked honey-glazed ham. Our famous dessert buffet includes cheese cake, and apple and cinnamon crumble. Year End Private Parties at Tian and Di Tian and Di private rooms on the 7th floor are ideal for intimate dinners of 20 to 64 guests, or cocktails of up to 120 guests. You can look forward to elegant surroundings, a one-stop shop from our professional banqueting team, and the award-winning cuisine of Richard Ekkebus. Please call banqueting on 2132 0114. Offers subject to 10% service charge 10 11 Beautifully packaged, our gift cards can be used for accommodation, dining or spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. A romantic weekend getaway in a suite. A weekend wine lunch at Amber. Afternoon tea at MO Bar. Or a two hour Time Ritual at The Oriental Spa. The choice is yours. • HKD 5,000 You can also select whether your gift card can be used throughout The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, or whether you wish to make your gift specifically for The Oriental Spa. You can also purchase gift cards for specific treatments at The Oriental Spa such as a 60-minute Aromatherapy massage or a 90-minute Swedish massage. Please call 2132 0188 for more information about our superb gift cards. Or contact Amber, MO Bar or The Oriental Spa directly. Please note that gift cards cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions and no discounts apply. HKD 398 HKD 516 For reservations, please call MO Bar on 2132 0077. Dress code : smart casual. 3-course private lunch menu by Richard Ekkebus 4-course private dinner menu by Richard Ekkebus Treat your family, friends, colleagues or the one you love to a memorable experience at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. Our gift cards are available in the following denominations: • HKD 1,000 • HKD 2,000 New Year Day Brunch at MO Bar New Year Day brunch at MO Bar Brunch with free flow of sparkling, red and white wine Landmark Gift Cards A platinum gift for your loved ones HKD 578 HKD 800 Pure indulgence with Luxurious Bed Linen from The Landmark Whether you are planning a most luxurious gift, or even thinking of indulging for your own home, deluxe bed linen from The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is the ideal choice – our 400 thread-count bed linen offers superb quality and silky smoothness. The luxury bed linen set includes two king size sheets, one king-size duvet cover and four pillow cases. HKD 28,000 To ensure that proud new owners of our bed linen get the perfect first night’s sleep, we will send our Executive Housekeeper to prepare your bed in Landmark Mandarin Oriental style (service only available in Hong Kong). For more details, please call The Oriental Spa on 2132 0011. 2010 Festive Dining at The Landmark . . . Special Seasonal Offers ... Christmas Eve Amber Christmas Eve 8-course dinner tasting menu HKD 2,388 Christmas Day Christmas special room rate from HKD 3,300/ per night For arrival 24 to 29 Dec, minimum 2 consecutive nights, non-refundable and cancellable. Bookings must be made before 15 November. Amber Christmas Day 6-course premium wine lunch with 5 wines Christmas Day 6-course gourmet dinner HKD 988 HKD 1,288 MO Bar Christmas Day brunch at MO Bar Brunch with free flow of red, white and sparkling wine HKD 488 HKD 606 HKD 698 New Year Eve Amber New Year Eve 6-course gastronomic dinner New Year Eve special room rate from HKD 3,700/per night For arrival on 30 or 31 Dec, minimum 2 consecutive nights, non-refundable and cancellable. Bookings must be made before 15 November. Tian & Di private rooms Throughout November and December 3-course private lunch menu by Richard Ekkebus 4-course private dinner menu by Richard Ekkebus Boxing Day Amber Boxing Day 6-course festive wine lunch with 4 wines Rooms MO Bar Throughout November and December MO Loves to Party open bar package MO Bar private shell, maximum 40 guests HKD 3,388 MO Bar NYE Countdown Party From 9pm with DJ Helen plus live entertainment HKD 578 HKD 800 HKD 388 The Oriental Spa Christmas Spa Gift Boxes throughout December from HKD 1,000 Buy any combination of products over the value of HKD 1,000 and have them luxuriously gift boxed, with our compliments. New Year Day Amber New Year Day 6-course festive wine lunch with 4 wines HKD 698 MO Bar New Year Day brunch at MO Bar Brunch with free flow of red, white and sparkling wine HKD 398 HKD 516 Special Seasonal Gifts Gift cards from The Landmark Mandarin Oriental from HKD 398 Treat your loved ones to a dinner at Amber, afternoon tea at MO Bar, or a rejuvenating treatment at the award-winning Oriental Spa. For further information on Amber, MO Bar or The Oriental Spa offers, please call 2132 0188. For room bookings please call +852 2132 0088. All prices are per person and subject to 10% service charge . . . at a glance 12 13 Amber A Platinum welcome for Hervé Pennequin Amber is truly delighted to welcome new head sommelier Hervé Pennequin. Recognized by his peers as one of the best sommeliers in the world, his long list of achievements over a 20 year career includes earning 3rd place in the ‘Best Sommelier of the World’ competition in 2004. A native of Lille, France, Hervé’s interest in gastronomy started at the age of fourteen in a culinary school in France where he discovered his true passion and talent was in wine. He won ‘Best Young Sommelier of France’ in 1989, and then embarked on a wine career in Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, working alongside star chefs such as Philippe Groult and Alain Senderens, followed by high-profile restaurants in Los Angeles and New York. Topping his list of favourites are Pauillac, Saint Emilion, Champagne, Riesling, Syrah from The Rhone Valley, and Pinot Noir from Burgundy and Central Otago. Weekend Wine Lunch at Amber Award-winning cuisine blends with exclusive vintages Every Saturday and Sunday Experience our 6-course Weekend Wine Lunch at Amber every Saturday and Sunday, featuring the award-winning cuisine of two Michelin star chef Richard Ekkebus. This superb cuisine is paired with wines selected by new head sommelier Hervé Pennequin, who takes you on an exciting journey across the globe to sample boutique wines and exclusive vintages that are not normally available in Hong Kong. Hervé is also keen to share his knowledge and passion of wine with our guests at Amber. 6-course lunch with 4 wines including champagne HKD 698 For reservations, please call Amber on 2132 0066. Free valet car parking available for all Amber diners. Offers subject to 10% service charge Epicurean Series at Amber A Celebration of Food and Wine Peter Michael Wine Dinner 21 October, dinner only In 1982, Sir Peter Michael established the Peter Michael winery on a square mile of rocky volcanic ridges in Mount St Helena in Sonoma County, California. From the beginning, the wine growing philosophy was modelled on French tradition: the vineyard terroir would be the single most important feature; the wines would be elegant rather than overstated; and there would be a 100 year commitment to the development of a great estate. Given this commitment to the product, only a limited quantity is made, but diners at Amber have the opportunity to sample wines from this amazing estate in the company of owners Mr and Mrs Paul Michael on 21 October. Mr and Mrs Michael will present the history of this exclusive estate, together with 7 of their most celebrated vintages such as the 2008 Ma Belle Fille Chardonnay and 2004 Les Pavots. 6-course epicurean dinner with 7 exceptional wines HKD 1,888 Comte Audoin de Dampierre Dinner Veuve Clicquot Cave Privée Dinner 26 October, dinner only For the last 35 years, limited stocks of Veuve Clicquot’s finest vintage champagnes have been kept in the house’s private cellar, the Cave Privée in Crayeres. Each bottle is individually numbered on the neck collar, and the back label carries disgorgement details including the date, the total number of bottles disgorged and the residual sugar in the dosage liquor – these are amongst the most exclusive champagnes in the world. This unique collection of rare vintages will be presented for the first time ever in Hong Kong when Dominique Demarville, Cellar Master for Veuve Clicquot, opens the doors to the famous Cave Privée on 26 October at Amber for one night only. Monsieur Demarville will present the 1980, 1990, 1978 rosé and 1989 rosé, paired with the two Michelin star cuisine of Chef Richard Ekkebus. 6-course epicurean dinner with 6 exceptional champagnes HKD 1,688 4 November, dinner only Comte Audoin de Dampierre is an outstanding small house that has been associated with producing fine champagne for over 700 years. In the constant quest for quality, only Grand Cru and Premier Cru grapes are used, producing a range of cuvèes, including the Cuvèe des Ambassadeurs Premier Cru, which are served in the French presidential cellars and French National Assembly, as well as the Spanish court and 42 French embassies around the world. Comte Audoin de Dampierre champagne is known as a luxury champagne only for royalty, heads of state and those who can afford it. On 4 November, Arnaud de Saint-Victor from Comte Audoin de Dampierre will present 6 outstanding wines from this renown estate at Amber, including the Cuvée des Ambassadeurs 2002, Family Réserve 1995, Ambassadeurs Rosé, and Cognac Dampierre XO, paired with superb cuisine from Chef Richard Ekkebus. 6-course epicurean dinner with 6 champagnes and XO Cognac HKD 1,688 For further information, please call Amber on 2132 0066. Reservations highly recommended - these exclusive events are limited to 18 guests only in Amber’s private dining room. Free valet car parking is available to diners. Offers subject to 10% service charge The Season of the White Diamond 1 October to 31 December, lunch and dinner except 24, 25, 26 and 31 December For centuries, food lovers have travelled from afar to savour this gastronomic object of desire, famous for its aroma and aphrodisiac qualities. The white Alba truffle comes from the Piedmont area of Italy, and enjoys an unsurpassed reputation in the culinary world. Chef Richard Ekkebus has prepared an exquisite white Alba truffle menu to celebrate the season of the white diamond. Your truffle will be presented at the table, and every course will feature plenty of ‘tartuffi di alba’ shaved at your table side. 5-course white Alba truffle menu HKD 2,388 Richard Ekkebus’ Autumn Collection Two Michelin star chef Richard Ekkebus presents his autumn collection at Amber from October. Chef Ekkebus will be showcasing the finest seasonal products at their peak such as the first white Alba truffles, chestnuts, organic root vegetables, Normandy diver scallops and venison. Amber, 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental 16 17 MO Bar Must Haves Lunch at MO Bar Enjoy a delicious lunch in the relaxed atmosphere of MO Bar. From Monday to Saturday, you can choose from either the lunch set or the soup and sandwich combo. MO Bar Soup and sandwich combo HKD 188 Choices include butternut squash soup, and the triple decker Croque Monsieur sandwich. Lunch set menu HKD 228 Choices include warmed goat cheese salad with frisse, walnuts, and strawberries; braised beef cheek with creamy polenta and cumin carrots; and our moist carrot cake with pecan nuts and a cream cheese frosting. Sunday brunch at MO Bar Every Sunday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm Relax and unwind with our delectable Sunday brunch for all the family, offering a selection of international favourites including a carvery with baked honey roast ham and leg of lamb, fresh seasonal salads, and delectable desserts. HKD 398 per person. MOve to the Beat this Halloween 31 October Join MO Bar’s ghosts and goblins for a devilish cocktail, while resident DJ Helen plays the latest sounds on the decks from 7pm until 1am. Party the night away, and look forward to fabulous drinks together with our complimentary devilish cupcakes – naughty but nice. MO Bar loves to Party Any excuse to party at MO Bar is tempting. This November through December, we’re offering fabulous packages for private parties at MO Bar’s private Shell. This stylish and intimate room is ideal for 20-40 guests – with a balcony overlooking the main MO Bar, the atmosphere is always superb. Open bar package from HKD 388/person, HKD 488/person including champagne. Finger food and canapés from HKD 188/person. Maximum 40 guests. For reservations or more information, please call MO Bar on 2132 0077. MO Bar, G/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Champagne Afternoon tea with Guerlain Throughout December, 3pm to 5.30pm Who is the Guerlain woman? You’ll find her everywhere you least expect her. Playful, she doesn’t hesitate to mix classical with contemporary styles. Cultured, she never misses the latest art exhibit, concert and new novel. Gourmet and passionate, she’s a real connoisseur of fine food and drinks. From December, you can enjoy Champagne Afternoon Tea with Guerlain every day at MO Bar, combining the sophistication of Guerlain, our famous afternoon tea, and superb champagne from Ruinart. You can enjoy delectable pastries inspired by Guerlain fragrances, as well as scones, finger sandwiches, delicious pastries, our sweet temptation dessert buffet, your choice of tea or coffee, and a glass of Ruinart champagne. HKD 325 per person, including gift set from Guerlain. Reservations recommended. JING The definitive tea experience JING is renown for sourcing and producing some of the highest quality tea, supplying some of the finest restaurants in the world. Offering a wide range of fantastic teas and herbal infusions, JING teas are notable for their clear and vibrant taste. Edward Eisler, the founder of JING and known for being prepared to travel further than most in his quest for the perfect cup, personally assisted the Amber and MO Bar teams to select 16 teas for your drinking pleasure after extensive tasting. We have even created a new blend, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, a refreshing and precise combination of black tea with rounded warmth and spice. You can now look forward exclusively to JING teas at Amber and MO Bar. 20 12 21 13 10 favourite things by Vanessa Yeung Top model, TV host, foodie and Oriental Spa member Vanessa Yeung shares her favourite things with Platinum magazine. • Favourite holiday: My favourite holiday is the one that I get the time to explore the local culture. • Favourite city: New York, Hong Kong, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo • Favourite shopping experience: Munich (for home ware), Paris / NY / London (for Fashion); Everywhere (for food) • Favourite food: Anything tastes fresh and authentic • Favourite drink: Champagne, red wine (old world & new world), Mojito • Favourite movie: Notting Hill. I am a big fan of Julia Roberts • Favourite music: Rap, Hip Hop, Classical • Most important thing in a man: Integrity, honesty, sense of humor • Favourite dish at Amber: The Hokkaido sea urchin is absolutely sublime, it is so light and flavourful at the same time. Actually I like anything created by Richard. • Favourite snack at MO Bar: I would definitely recommend the afternoon tea scones. They are so light and crumbly, better even than the ones I had in the UK. Changing of Seasons The Oriental Spa With autumn here and winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the changing needs of our skin. While we may have spent all summer wishing it was less humid, we should also remember that with less humidity comes drier skin which can lead to cracked skin and itchiness too sometimes. Our Spa Director, Derek Long, has some tips on how to best combat the changing needs of your skin. Drink lots of water: Hydrate your skin from within by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. Carry a reusable bottle wherever you go. Herbal tea is another option for those who don’t like water or want something hot. Here at The Oriental Spa, we love the MO ginger tea. Don’t spend too long in the shower or bath: Long showers/ baths will wash off the skin’s natural oils, leaving skin dehydrated. Try to limit showers/baths to 5-10 minutes in winter and use a gentle body wash instead of harsh soaps which may further strip your body of all natural oils. Bath oils: Skip the bubbles which can also dry out your skin. Instead, add a few drops of bath oil into your warm bath which will leave a protective barrier locking moisture into your skin when you get out. Our favourites include Aromatherapy Associates Relax Bath and Shower Oil. Moisturise: After a shower or bath, pat your skin dry with your towel and then moisturise while still damp to lock the water in the upper layers of the skin and prevent it from evaporating. For your face, apply toner, then moisturise before the toner dries off. No licking: Don’t lick your lips when they’re dry as it’ll dry them out more. Lips can often become dry and even crack in winter. Keep our Sara Happ Lip Scrub and Lip Slip handy for a quick and luxurious lip fix. The Oriental Spa will be launching some new products and treatments to protect and nourish your skin through the cooler months. Face Winter Warmers Ivo Pitanguy: Restoring Formula Aromatherapy Associates: Age Repair Facial HKD 2,200 / 50ml Launching in Asia at The Oriental Spa on October 14, this antiaging moisturizer is perfect for mature or dry, delicate skin that has lost its plumpness. Its deep anti-aging action comforts skin through infusing the skin with water, restructuring the epidermis, plumping up wrinkles, leaving skin smooth and nourished. To celebrate the launch, guests who purchase any Ivo Pitanguy treatments will receive a complimentary 15ml Restoring Formula gift! 80 minutesWeekday HKD 1,260 / Weekend HKD 1,400 This repairing and anti-aging facial works with natural oils and larch to firm and tighten skin, whilst the anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate and rosehip seed oil work on slowing down the effects of aging skin. After cleansing and exfoliation, skin is massaged and masks applied to hydrate and firm and plump. A lymphatic massage around the eye area improves skin suppleness and elasticity. A scalp massage completes this journey back to youth. Offer is available from 1 October to 31 October. Rasul Dazzle! Treatments Aromatherapy Associates: Enrich Body Treatment 80 minutes 1 December to 31 December HKD 620 private / HKD 420 (2 - 4 persons) HKD 1,280 Nourish body and soul with this luxurious treatment designed to rejuvenate dry skin. The sensual fragrance of exotic flowers and rich vanilla bring their calming properties to this treatment. An intensive salt and coffee body exfoliation stimulates the circulation and sloughs off dead cells to revive dull tired-looking skin. Your body is layered in hydrating and mineralising marine algae serum and then massaged, Swedish style, with a blend of four highly nourishing plant oils. A protective velvety moisturising body butter is applied to the skin. Finally a scalp massage dissolves tension and stress so that mind and body are nourished and rejuvenated. Somme Express Facial Treatment Launching Oct 28. Ideal for executives who need a quick and effective pick me up, this new 30-minute results-oriented facial treatment delivers a unique patented compound of 5 highly- engineered vitamins A, B3, B5, C and E deep into the skin to bring back a bright, healthy and even-toned complexion. During the month of October, Somme fans have reason to stock up on their favourite products – purchase any two Somme products and receive a Deluxe Travel Size Trio (Transport + Serum + A-bomb) worth HKD 322 with our compliments! 24 25 For those who aren't sure what our Rasul is, it's a one-of-a-kind Morrocan experience for women, and a perfect way to prepare the body before any massage or facial treatment. An ancient healing ritual, carefully selected natural mud is prepared for application by your therapist to your face and body within the Rasul chamber, which is heated at 38ºC. The heat dries the mud and allows your skin to draw out impurities from the body. After 10 minutes, aromatic steam is released, allowing the mud to become moist again. As the mud softens, its beneficial ingredients and natural minerals are absorbed into your body. After a gentle rain shower, your therapist will conclude the treatment with a soothing head and shoulder or foot massage. The only personalised Rasul in Hong Kong, take time on your own to enjoy or share the experience with your girlfriends! Offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. For more information please call The Oriental Spa on 2132 0011. Prices include free valet parking. Weekday prices are valid from Monday to Thursday. Weekend prices are valid from Friday to Sunday, including public holidays. Spa treatment offers are subject to 10% service charge. Winter Warmers Christmas Delight Hamam With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to treat yourself and your loved ones. The Oriental Spa features Hong Kong’s only Hamam, originating from Turkey. For men only, the Hamam is a place of relaxation, wellbeing and social gathering with intense heat emanating from the walls, benches and floor. The heat warms the body slowly and continuously, reaching the inner body and organs. The room is filled with hot steam, creating 100% humidity, thus stimulating sweat glands and promoting healthy skin tone and texture due to increased blood circulation. The room is equipped with two experience showers for an enjoyable cooling sensation. The Hamam is part of The Oriental Spa’s Heat and Water Experiences and is complimentary for hotel guests, spa members and guests who’ve booked a treatment. Omorovicza: Gold Body Treatment Available from December Pamper yourself with the ultimate in luxurious treatments. Dazzling as it is, gold is a mineral with proven anti-inflammatory properties; it helps to heal the micro-damage inflicted daily and to revitalize the skin. This treatment involves an invigorating exfoliation with a golden sugar scrub and a soothing massage with an oil redolent of ylang-ylang and enriched with gold particles. Emerge soothed, hydrated and radiant with a light golden shimmer that will dazzle those around you! Christmas Gifts Hamam Scrub 50 minutes HKD 550 The Hamam scrub is the ideal way to prep skin before a treatment. After relaxing in the Hamam, guests lie on a luxuriously heated sölker marble table, which releases healing infrared radiation from the stone and penetrates even the deep layers of the skin. A body soak begins the treatment and is followed by an invigorating Hamam scrub followed by soap which is applied and removed by a therapist with a hand-held rain head shower. The Oriental Spa Gift Cards Treat your colleagues or loved ones to a spa journey at The Oriental Spa. Choose from your favourite treatments for them to experience at their leisure. Vouchers from HKD 1,000 are also available for redemption of treatments and exclusive products from our Spa Boutique. Gift cards are valid for one year from date of purchase. Aroma Stone Massage Christmas Gift Boxes Stone therapy is a Native American Indian practice that has been used as a healing therapy since ancient times. The use of stones generates energy, creating a sense of balance and calm as well as giving relief to deep-seated muscle tension. A beautiful gift to go under the Christmas tree. Treat loved ones to a luxurious gift box from The Oriental Spa filled with any combination of products and services. Whether it is a selection of face and body products, or eye pillows and candles or even our exclusive spa treatment vouchers, The Oriental Spa Gift Box is a beautiful way to customize your thoughtful gift this Christmas. 90 minutes Weekday HKD 1,380 / Weekend HKD1,530 Buy any combination of products and services over the value of HKD 1,000 and receive this luxurious gift box with our compliments. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. For more information please call The Oriental Spa on 2132 0011. Weekday prices are valid from Monday to Thursday. Weekend prices are valid from Friday to Sunday, including public holidays. Spa treatment offers are subject to 10% service charge. 26 27 Christmas Gifts Heavenly Oils Finding the perfect gift has never been so easy with Aromatherapy Associates gift sets. Heavenly Oils (2 x 7.5ml Bath and Shower Oils) HKD 220 Two new limited edition Bath and Shower Oils, Silent Night, containing wild chamomile and vetivert to ensure a peaceful nights sleep, and Clear Dawn, which incorporates ravesara and eucalyptus, to help revive the sense and refresh the mind. A generous stocking filler or wonderful gift, pick up yours before they run out! Pure Indulgence Candle (Burn time 42 hours) Pure Indulgence Candle HKD 610 A stunning multi-wick, 100% natural plant wax candle that delivers a divine aroma – fragranced with jasmine, prized for its exotic, sensual scent and sweet, earthy geranium, well known for helping ground emotions. Ultimate Collection (9 x 7.5ml Bath and Shower Oils) HKD 750 A larger version of the best selling miniature Bath and Shower Collection, incorporating one of each of the nine hero Bath and Shower Oils, providing an effective and memorable aromatherapy experience, whatever the mood. Luxury Skincare Ritual Ultimate Collection HKD 1,850 This luxurious set contains all the favourites from the coveted Anti-Age range. The set includes Instant Skin Firming Serum which restores firmness and radiance, Fine Line Face Oil which helps to plump skin and diminish lines and wrinkles and intensely moisturizing Repair Nourishing Cream, packed full of rainforest botanicals and the ‘hero’ Overnight Repair Mask which is a highly effective instant skin repair. For more information please call The Oriental Spa on 2132 0011. 28 29 Luxury Skincare Ritual Spa Membership at The Oriental Spa The award-winning Oriental Spa is renown as one of the premier urban spas in Asia, offering 15 treatment rooms, unique heat and water facilities, a comprehensive fitness centre, an 18-metre indoor heated swimming pool, and superb yoga and Pilates studios. Annual membership at The Oriental Spa is the ideal choice for guests with regular spa and fitness needs. While membership is not required – non-members and members alike can book spa treatments, yoga classes and Pilates sessions – members enjoy a host of additional benefits, as well as unlimited access to the fitness centre, swimming pool, and heat and water experiences. Single membership HKD 69,000 per year (HKD 5,750 per month) Couples membership HKD 115,000 per year (HKD 9,583 per month) · HKD 1,000 credit per month towards any full priced treatments · Unlimited group yoga classes · 25% discount on spa treatments based on brochure pricing · 20% discount on retail purchases · 20% discount on a series of 10 private sessions for personal training/ Yoga/ Pilates · 10% discount on all singular private sessions for personal training/ Yoga/ Pilates · 10% discount in the Pool Café · Complimentary 2-hour car parking per spa visit · Complimentary personal shoe locker · 15% discount in Amber and MO Bar For more information please call The Oriental Spa on 2132 0011. The Oriental Spa, 5/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Room Packages Presidential Style at The Landmark The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is delighted to relaunch its stately Presidential Style package, combining the exceptional comfort of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental with exclusive his-and-hers shopping spree opportunities at Alfred Dunhill and Chloé. The Presidential Style package is priced at HKD 88,000 per stay and includes: • Luxurious accommodation in the hotel’s Presidential Suite for two nights • For each stay, guests can select two entire outfits from Alfred Dunhill and/or Chloé up to a total value of HKD 50,000. Gentlemen can choose a suit, shirt, tie and pair of shoes from the Alfred Dunhill collection, while ladies can select a piece from the Chloé ready-to-wear collection or an iconic bag. • Valid until 31 December 2011. Offer is valid only for shopping at designated Alfred Dunhill and Chloé flagship stores in CENTRAL, and applies up to the amount of HKD 25,000 at each store. Christmas Special Rate 24-27 December, minimum 2 consecutive nights, non refundable or cancellable. Special rate is valid for bookings made before 15 November. • From HKD 3,300 per night for L450 series and HKD 3,800 for L600 series. • Represents 10% discount on Best Available Rate New Year Special Rate For arrival on 30 or 31 December, minimum 2 consecutive nights, non refundable or cancellable. Special rate is valid for bookings made before 15 November. • From HKD 3,700 per night for L450 series and HKD 4,500 for L600 series. • Represents 10% discount on Best Available Rate For reservations, please logon to www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark or call +852 2132 0088. All offers subject to service charge and availability. Terms and conditions apply. The Ultimate Stay-cation Due to popular demand, we are relaunching the Staycation shopping package from 1 December until 31 March. Voted ‘Top 5 City Hotels in the World’ by Condé Nast Traveller, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is considered to be one of the finest contemporary luxury hotels in the world. Courtesy of CENTRAL, you can now experience a getaway from just HKD 1,000 per night – the normal rack rate starts from HKD 5,200. L450 superior L600 deluxe L600 executive HKD 1,000 per night HKD 1,800 per night HKD 2,600 per night Spend a total HKD 20,000 at any combination of shops, salons, restaurants and bars in CENTRAL to qualify for each night at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental at these rates. Hongkong Land’s CENTRAL comprises of The Landmark, Prince’s Building, Alexandra House, Chater House, Exchange Square and Jardine House. • Stay first and then spend. Book a room between 1 December and 28 February. Spend the required HKD 20,000 in CENTRAL during your stay to qualify for each night at the special rates. Receipts for the two weeks prior to arrival are valid. • Spend first and then stay. Spend in CENTRAL over a two week period prior to your arrival, and book The Landmark Mandarin Oriental at your special rate. Please quote ‘Staycation’ when making your booking. You will be asked to present your shopping receipts at check-out. New! With our new Staycation programme, you now have the choice of using Staycation with the brand new Mandarin Oriental, Macau and the superb One Central shopping centre. • Spend HKD 20,000 in CENTRAL, Hong Kong and you can book a room at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental or Mandarin Oriental, Macau from HKD 1,000 per night. Spend HKD 40,000 or more to qualify for two or more nights, and you can enjoy any combination of these two hotels at these special rates. • Spend MOP 20,000 at One Central, Macau and you can book a room at Mandarin Oriental, Macau or The Landmark Mandarin Oriental at these special rates. Spend MOP 40,000 or more to qualify for two or more nights and multiple combinations of the two hotels. Standing in the heart of Macau's gaming paradise, One Central houses international brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gucci, Fendi, Dior, Cartier and Bvlgari, among many others, all under one roof. Many of these luxury brands have opened their first, largest or flagship stores in One Central. Mandarin Oriental, Macau’s 213 luxurious rooms and suites afford panoramic views of Taipa Island and Nam Van Lake. This exciting new hotel offers a tranquil spa, a comprehensive fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, and a vibrant restaurant and bar. For reservations, please logon to www.mandarinoriental.com/landmark or call +852 2132 0088. All offers subject to service charge and availability. 32 33 The Place To See And Be Seen mp Gary Ke Wu Jun Li Bingbing su Barbie H Jeon Ji Hyu n From left to right: • Gary Kemp from iconic band Spandau Ballet poses with General Manager Anthony Costa during his stay at the hotel. One of the most successful bands of the 1980s, Spandau Ballet’s hits include ‘True’, ‘Gold’, and ‘Only When You Leave’. • Taiwanese heartthrob Wu Jun from popular boy band Fahrenheit with Assistant Director of Sales Rocica Wong. He’s a fan. Three of the most glamorous actresses in Asia feature in the pages of Platinum this fall. • Regular guest Barbie Hsu graces the Presidential Suite. Better known as Big S, she is considered the leading actress in Taiwan, and famous throughout Asia for her starring role in the hit drama Meteor Garden. • Li Bingbing during her stay at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental. One of the top actresses in China, her movie credits include The Forbidden Kingdom with Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and she was awarded Best Leading Actress at the 2009 Golden Horse Film Awards for her role in The Message. • Jeon Ji Hyun glitters at The Landmark. One of the leading actresses in South Korea, she has starred in some of the biggest hits in Korean cinema, including My Sassy Girl, Daisy, Windstruck, and Blood The Last Vampire. 34 35 To find out why Harry Connick, Jr. is a fan visit www.mandarinoriental.com BANGKOK • BARCELONA • BOSTON • CHIANG MAI • GENEVA • HONG KONG • JAKARTA • KUALA LUMPUR • LAS VEGAS • LONDON • MACAU MANILA • MIAMI • MUNICH • NEW YORK • PRAGUE • RIVIERA MAYA • SAN FRANCISCO • SANYA • SINGAPORE • TOKYO • WASHINGTON D.C.