HONG KONG, 1 September 2009 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to announce that MO Bar has been named “Best Bar” by leading luxury travel network Virtuoso in its third annual “Best of the Best Awards”.  Winners were determined by editors of the network’s prestigious magazine Virtuoso Life and announced during Virtuoso’s Travel Mart Conference on 19 August in Las Vegas.

More than 800 world-class properties and recognized hotels, hospitality professionals and hotel chains were reviewed by Virtuoso Life editors in collaboration with Virtuoso’s member travel advisors.  Criteria for scoring a hotel bar stipulated that it “offers a lively, convivial and entertaining social meeting spot where innovative drinks and an enticing atmosphere create a ‘must see and be seen’ buzz”.

“We are especially proud to be the first bar in Asia to earn this prestigious award,” said Anthony Costa, General Manager of The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.  “Since opening four years ago, MO Bar has become known around the world for its exceptional service, great design and creative events.”

About MO Bar
Set in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central district, this stunning bi-level bar was created by famed international designer Adam Tihany.  With great music, innovative light dining and an extensive drinks list, MO Bar is a favourite among fashionable locals, international financiers, jet setters and all attracted to a stylish, cosmopolitan setting. Regular music showcases at MO Bar feature high-profile performers such as Annie Lennox, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Wyclef Jean, Samantha James, Delta Goodrem and Coco Lee.

About The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Superbly located in the heart of Central, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong sets new standards in Asia for deluxe contemporary accommodation and state-of-the-art in-room facilities.  This exclusive, ultra-chic luxury hotel offers 113 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, providing amongst the biggest hotel rooms, multiple LCD televisions in every room, and revolutionary home entertainment technology.  The hotel also features unique and innovative dining concepts with its two-starred Michelin restaurant Amber, and iconic MO Bar.

The Oriental Spa is the premier urban spa in Asia.  Located on two floors of the hotel, the 25,000-square foot spa features a state-of-the-art fitness centre, an indoor heated swimming pool in addition to pilates and yoga studios.  In separate male and female areas, guests can enjoy the Experience Showers, Ice Fountains, Vitality Pool and Tepidarium Chairs. Women can also relax in Laconium, Rasul, and Amethyst Crystal steam rooms, whilst men can delight in a Hamam, Tropical Rain and Dry sauna.

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is delighted to have been awarded The Mobil Travel Guide's coveted Five-Star status. This is the guide's highest accolade, and denotes an 'exceptional hotel that delivers consistently superlative service and a luxury environment with the ultimate in amenities.'