Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will be celebrating “60 Fantastic Years” throughout 2023 with a host of special events and new initiatives to recognise this milestone achievement. The year-long programmes will commemorate the iconic hotel’s past 60 years, in the heart of Hong Kong as well as in the hearts of Hong Kong people.
Celebrations commenced at Chinese New Year with the unveiling of ‘The Mandarin at 60 Exhibit’ which is a permanent historical archive which is located in the East Lobby for a public viewing. The Chinese New Year Celebrations marked the start of a series of special events and promotions throughout 2023.
Culinary events
Home to nine individually unique restaurants and bars of which two boast Michelin stars, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will offer guests and visitors a calendar of culinary adventures from internationally acclaimed 2* Michelin chefs from its sister properties:
3 – 6 May 2023: Antonio Guida from Seta, Mandarin Oriental, Milan
12 – 15 July 2023: Alain Roux from Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
13 – 16 September 2023: Deiniol Pritchard from Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
12 – 14 October 2023: Chef Fei from Jiang, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou and The Bay, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen.
Mandarin Grill + Bar has been long renowned as Hong Kong’s favourite dining room and has retained its Michelin star since 2009 for 14 consecutive years. Each of the three chefs, will be presenting their exceptional cuisines during May, July and September respectively.
Man Wah, one of the hotel’s signature Michelin-starred restaurants ushered in a new era of Cantonese fine dining when it reopened in 2021. This dining institution continues its legacy as an exquisite homage to time-honoured Cantonese cuisine. In October, Chef Fei, one of China’s most renowned chefs will specially curate a seasonal menu featuring classic Cantonese dishes from his eponymous restaurants in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Guest bartenders from Asia’s 50 Best Bar will also be making their debut takeovers at The Aubrey, an elevated Japanese izakaya inspired by the journey of a hungry travelling mind. The Aubrey is currently ranked no.38 in Asia’s 50 Best Bar Awards since its opening in 2021. The guest shifts include Shingo Gokan, the recipient of Bartenders’ Bartender Awards, Nutmeg & Clove (no.36), Hope & Sesame (no.18), MO Bar from Mandarin Oriental, Singapore (no.8), and The Bamboo Bar from Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok (no.46).
Spa & Wellness
Honouring the hotel’s Chinese heritage and original design, The Mandarin Spa offers a haven of tranquillity in the heart of the hotel and is renowned for providing holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a meditative setting designed to sooth the body, mind and spirit.
The Mandarin Spa will be launching new brand partnerships and bespoke treatments by 111SKIN and OSKIA. Throughout this celebratory year, guests can choose from a roster of wellness and healing practitioners from a variety of expertise including hypnotherapist, reflexologist, facial acupuncturist, and holistic sound therapist, all are inspired by both traditional and modern techniques from around the world. Fitness enthusiasts will also enjoy new privileges of Diamond Membership, due to launch later in Q2 2023.
The 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Chinaware Collection
Originally designed by a veteran Hong Kong designer, Alan Chan, the iconic print of Mandarin Oriental teahouse that has been synonymous with the unique packaging of The Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop since 2006. A commemorative collection of the hotel’s 60th anniversary chinaware will be available for retail as well as Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong online shop.
Exclusive Offer: FANtastic60 Package
Celebrate Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s 60th Anniversary with an exclusive 2-night consecutive stay special offer in the Club Room or Suite categories with FANtastic60.
Club Rooms (double occupancy), rates from HKD18,888+/night and includes;
2-night stay with daily Club benefits
60th anniversary commemorative gift (coffee mug in presentation box)
F&B credit of HKD1,963 per person in celebration of the hotel’s birthyear
60-minute Oriental Essence spa treatment
Roundtrip airport transfers
Suites (double occupancy), rates from HKD28,888+/night and includes;
2-night stay with daily Club benefits
60th anniversary commemorative gift (Tea set: teapot, teacup, and saucer in presentation box)
A Michelin dining experience at Mandarin Grill (Classic Set Menu) + Bar, or Man Wah (Seasonal Set Menu)
120-minute customized Time Ritual spa treatment
Roundtrip airport transfers
Available now on our website, validity until 31 October 2023 and subject to availability.
60 Moments of Philanthropy
‘Acting with Responsibility’ has always been one of the Guiding Principles across Mandarin Oriental hotels, and we are fully committed to improve our environmental footprint across all operations. In celebration of 60th anniversary celebration, the hotel has launched the ‘Giving Back to Hong Kong’ philanthropic campaign and partnered with local charities including Food Angel, Make A Wish Foundation, Chicken Soup, Food Link, Help for Domestic Workers, Blossom Minds and The Purpose Business. Our colleagues have delivered almost 5,000 hours of community services since the beginning of the campaign and have pledged a further 17,000 hours in celebration of the upcoming 60th anniversary (a total of 21,900 hours: 60 years x 365 days). The hotel will also offer 60 placements to Hong Kong students to launch their careers in hospitality industry.
“We are delighted to be celebrating our 60th anniversary this year in the heart of Hong Kong. There is no better time to rediscover or revisit your favourite city, and we very much await the return of our guests from all around the world to be a part of our milestone celebration all year around. We are incredibly grateful for the loyal support and many kindnesses we have received during the most challenging times, and we are now more than ready to welcome everyone back to experience our flagship hotel with kind, generous, and legendary service from the heart” says Amanda Hyndman, General Manager and Area Vice President, Operations.
The 60th Anniversary Gala will take place in the month of October 2023 to mark this milestone celebration.
