The Mandarin
Oriental has 55
Suites
and 486
Guestrooms,
each of which has a marble Bathroom with anti-mist mirrors, TV with Satellite
programmes and on-command Video Movies, a two-line
Telephone, high speed Internet and e-mail Access, personal Bar, Safe, and individually
controlled Air-conditioning. Almost all have private Balconies complete with a
pair of binoculars, a unique feature in Hong Kong, with spectacular views across
Victoria Harbour towards Kowloon, and of the breathtaking Hong Kong cityscape.
Side
Harbour View Suites: Occupying
the corner position of the building, the superior side harbour view Suites occupy
56
m² and
consist of a harbour-view sitting Room connected to the Bedroom
by a hallway, as well as two Bathrooms. The details follow the same teak and
burlwood panelled theme as the Guestrooms, with Irish linen and carpets, and
custom-designed
chinoiserie silk. The living Room has a two-seater Sofa, two Armchairs, teakwood
Coffee Table and a teakwood Writing Desk. Standard features in all Suites include
two Colour TV, Facsimile Machine, personal Bar, In-Room Safe and Hairdryer,
as well as Daily Fresh Fruit and Newspaper, and 24-hour Room Service.
Theme
Suites: Mandarin
Oriental, Hong Kong features 12
luxury Theme Suites, each
decorated in a distinctly
different style. The most prestigious is the Mandarin Suite, which Houses
several pieces from
the Hotel's antique collection. The Suites are:
Mandarin Suite Rroom 2402,
Tamar
Suite 2403,
Macau
Suite 2418,
Victoria
Suite 2201,
Bauhinia
Suite 2214,
Pine Suite
2220,
Magnolia 2102,
Howarth 2114,
Jade 2118,
Tartary 2001,
Meiji 2014
and Qing
2018.
The
Mandarin Suite: The
Mandarin Suite, with a view overlooking the city of Hong Kong and the
magnificent Victoria Harbour, consists of a living Room, dining area, master
Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Cloakroom
and two marble Bathrooms. A Balcony extends the entire length of the Suite on two
sides, while the total Suite occupies a 180
m² space. The
Mandarin Suite reflects the opulence of the old Chinese Court combined with the
latest comforts from the West.
There are a number of striking antique pieces in the Suite's luxurious
sitting Room area. Perhaps the most remarkable are the two Taoist
vases from the Sung
Dynasty that have been modernised into lamps. Other exceptional
pieces include a large
19th century Shansi lacquer chest, and a colourful screen depicting
village life in the Pearl
River Delta. Also beautiful is the Qing Dynasty Court
Robe, which has been framed and hangs
in the living Room. The grey-and-white-marbled master Bathroom
has separate vanity units,
a Steam Room and Whirlpool, and comes
complete with a Television that is set in the gold
domed ceiling.
The
Tamar Suite:
The Tamar
Suite commands a panoramic view over the city and Victoria Harbour. Extending
to a total of 136
m², the Suite consists of a
living Room, dining area, Study, one Bedroom, Butler's Kitchen and two marble
Bathrooms. A Balcony runs along the full
length of the living and dining area. The
decor of the Tamar Suite reflects the nautical theme of its namesake H.M.S.
Tamar, the
British Royal Navy Shore Establishment which it formerly overlooked. The teak
wall panelling, brass fittings
and English Adams-style Fireplace provide the comforts of home within
the most luxurious surroundings. The simple but elegant furnishings of the
sitting Room and dining area are in delicate shades of blue, including padded
silk walls and pale blue Chinese
Tai Ping carpets. The wood wall panelling continues through to the Bedroom,
which is offset in plum and rose upholstery with Regency-striped draperies.
The Macau
Suite: The Macau Suite,
long a favourite at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, was redesigned in 1990
by
interior designer Lynn Henchman and occupies a 73.8 m² space. Double
doors open to reveal a gold domed entrance hall and black marble floor with a
decorative inlaid border. The interior reflects opulent classic European taste,
created with the
use of Spanish fabrics, French and English trimmings, ornate mirrors and
hand-painted finishes.
The sitting room, with its striking yellow, gold and cream colour scheme, also features
a circular dining Table, and a wall of maple-wood cabinets trimmed with ebony. The
Bedroom is furnished with golden yellow silks, with black trimmings and a
striking canopy Bed. The stunning white and black marble Bathroom has an extra
large Bathtub as well
as a separate Shower cubicle complete with Massage Jets.
The
Bauhinia Suite: The Bauhinia
Suite occupies 94 m² with spectacular views of Victoria Harbour.
It is named after the national flower of Hong Kong. The Suite comprises a
spacious sitting Room, master Bedroom, one Bathroom and Cloakroom. The light, contemporary
design uses a black and white theme, but traditional Oriental touches have been
added, including a pair of Ming Dynasty Horseback chairs and cabinet. The latter
also serves as a cocktail
cabinet and is situated behind a sleek black marble Bar. This Suite
is also home to a large, lacquer and gilt horse made of wood that dates back to
the late Ching period.
This Suite is particularly well suited
for entertaining since it has a glass-topped dining table
with seating for six Guests. The Table and matching chairs are adjacent to the
plush white settees and low black marble Coffee Table. In
the Bedroom, a stunning white, grey and gold silken bedspread forms the
centrepiece, while a black marble wall sets off a colourful abstract print that
hangs behind the Bed. A Dressing Room connects the Bedroom to a luxurious marble
Bathroom.
The
Pine Suite: The Pine
Suite occupies 94
m² on
the North side of the Hotel, overlooking Victoria
Harbour. Interior
designer Lynn Henchman re-designed the Suite, which has a large sitting Room, master
Bedroom, Dressing/Valet Room, two Bathrooms, a Guest Cloakroom and a Butler's pantry.
This is also the only Suite that has a Sauna. The decor follows the traditional Oriental
design Theme used throughout the Hotel. Pinewood and
rosewood have been used predominantly
for the furnishings special touches include the ornamental pine and bamboo
pagodas over each of the harbour-facing French windows. The
sitting Room has a subtle colour scheme of cream and pale beige that is complemented
by bleached pinewood panelling, and rose-coloured silk curtains and wall coverings.
The master Bedroom has a four-poster Bed with a gold-lacquered temple carving
used as a Headboard.
The
Tartary Suite: Interior
designer Peggy Paik created this extremely elegant Art Deco style Suite by using
gleaming
silver complemented by subtle shades of grey and blue. The Suite covers an area
of 62.6
m².
In the sitting Room, the silver
embossed console Table, Chairs with lion armrests and Rajasthani
antiques, all provide key focal points. From the artwork and ceramic vases to the
subtle fabric-covered walls, textiles have been used to great effect throughout
to add interest. Clear Perspex, cool chrome and bleached wood help to illuminate
details whilst satin-covered
cushions on the two plush settees add colour. The
Art Deco Theme continues in the Bedroom, where decorative mirrors echo the shape
of the
stools, Tables and Chairs. The stools are softly padded and the bedspread
covered with
a quilted grey and cream geometric pattern. A chaise longue, covered in Jim Thomson
Thai silk, complements the silver, grey and blue colour scheme of the Suite.
The
Victoria Suite: Occupying
an area of 94
m²,
this two-Bedroom Suite was designed by the internationally renowned interior
decor firm Copperthwaite and Partners. Overlooking
Victoria Harbour and Chater Square, the Victoria Suite is based on an English
country house. The bright, spacious sitting Room has a polished oak floor with Persian-style
rugs. The centre of attention is the reproduction Fireplace, above which hangs
a specially recreated 19th century oil painting of Victoria Harbour,
for which the suite
was named. Providing
character is the richly coloured mahogany furniture inlaid with silkwood. Among
the noteworthy pieces is a cocktail cabinet that houses shining crystal and
silver tableware.
The sofa and Armchair are upholstered in cream and blue chintz, echoing the pale
English-print wallpaper. Blue moire drapery frames the Balcony window. The
hallway, with its console table and decorative mirror leads to a Guest
Cloakroom. In the master Bedroom is a king-size four poster Bed decorated with
richly coloured chintz. In
one corner of the Room is an unusual triangular Dressing Table. The Dressing
area leads from the Bedroom to
the luxurious Italian marble Bathroom, which features a pair of Victorian
lamps flanking the mirror. The
second Bedroom has a two-poster Bed, a period high-back Chair, Dressing Table
and a Cabinet
where the Television is stowed. The pink Portuguese marble Bathroom has a dark wood
finish.
The
Howarth Suite: This
62.6 m² Suite is named after John Howarth, architect of The Mandarin Hotel,
as it was known when it opened in 1963.
This
traditionally Oriental-style Suite is decorated primarily in blue and cream. The
pure lines of the rosewood furniture, dramatic fabrics
and rich carpet add to the quiet dignity.
The
Magnolia Suite: The
Magnolia Suite occupies an area of 62.6
m² and
was most recently refurbished
by Lynn Henchman, who accented its tasteful and relaxing atmosphere.
The original hand-painted silk
mural, offset by fine Egyptian artwork, is located in the Bedroom
and was responsible for giving the Suite its name. Hong Kong-based Charlotte Horstmann,
a well-known antiques dealer and collector, designed it. Turquoise and gold
borders accentuate the picture windows that overlook Victoria Harbour.
Rich turquoise appears throughout
this elegant Suite, while a green and gold Sofa adds a regal
touch to the sitting Room. The wall covering creates a marbled effect in gold
and cream,
and the luxurious Bathroom features Portuguese Rose Aurora marble floors and walls.
The Qing
Suite: The name and
Theme of this Suite pronounced Ching were inspired by the carving found
on the back of a Qing dynasty chair, which is reproduced on the headboard above the
Bed. Boasting 62.6
m², the
Suite's strong Chinese Theme has been combined
with modern luxurious touches. These were first created by Korean designer Peggy
Paik and recaptured by Hong Kong-based designer Lynn Henchman.
Predominantly red and gold, the
Suite contains many pieces of rosewood reproduction furniture in the style of
the Qing Dynasty. The reproductions include the altar table in the hallway;
the cabinets in the living Room, which house the Television and private Bar; and
a decorative
Writing Desk. Completing the warm ambience, a deep cushioned Sofa and Armchairs
in red are grouped around a vibrant green marble Coffee Table with a glass top. A
soft gold carpet highlights the gold pattern overlaying the red Regency-stripe wallpaper.
Authentic 19th century
Chinese artworks decorate the Suite. A finely detailed embroidered bridal
collar hangs above the seating area and, in the Bedroom, a Burmese-Thai wedding scene
is located above the Bed. A rich, dusky red-and-gold silk has been used for the
curtains and pelmet, and a matching footstool, upholstered in rich gold fabric,
provides the perfect excuse
to sit back and enjoy the full harbour view beyond the Balcony.
The
Jade Suite: The 74
m²
Chinese-inspired suite has a green and white colour scheme and a light
and airy feel. The white furniture and fabrics in the Bedroom provide a striking
contrast to the jade green
carpeting throughout.
The
Meiji Suite: This
traditional Japanese-inspired Suite has rich gold, black and burgundy
furnishings and intricately embroidered seat covers. The eye is drawn to the
delicate painted panel on the living Room and the colourful Japanese artwork in
the Bedroom. The three red and black lacquer
chests add to the Oriental ambience, while the Japanese Shoji window screens serve
to diffuse the light from the harbour-view windows.