Experience the best of holiday shopping within steps of Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Hong Kong, 13 October 2009 – Guests can enjoy the holiday season with a day of unparalleled shopping followed by a night of luxury at Mandarin Oriental, Boston where guests can take advantage of exclusive perks from top luxury brands in the city.

With direct access to Copley Place and the Prudential Center, Mandarin Oriental, Boston is fast becoming New England’s most distinctive shopping destination, with high end retailers such as Gucci, Saks Fifth Avenue, Frette, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York and over 100 fabulous stores within steps of the hotel’s doors. The chic boutiques of famed Newbury Street are nearby, and guests will also benefit from Mandarin Oriental, Boston’s close proximity to the antique shops on Beacon Hill and Boston’s eclectic South End. 

The “’Tis the Season to Shop” package begins at USD439 per night, is valid 20 November 2009 until 3 January  2010 and includes:
• Breakfast for two in the hotel’s signature restaurant Asana each morning
• Two Holiday cocktails before a cozy fire in the main lobby 
• USD250 gift certificate towards USD1,000 purchase at Gucci Boston
• A 15% discount gift certificate at luxury Italian linen brand Frette
• A 20% discount off any service at MIZU hair salon
• An appointment at Saks Fifth Avenue to work with a consultant in the privacy of their exclusive Fifth Avenue Club. A Special Savings Certificate towards the day’s purchases and a private makeup session following a day of shopping. (*Some restrictions apply.)
• Concierge recommendations to all the fun holiday activities for guests to enjoy including admission for two guests to Ice Skating on Boston’s Frog Pond in the Boston Common

The “’Tis the Season to Shop” package is subject to availability plus taxes and gratuities. Gift certificates will be given at time of check-in and certain restrictions may apply. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly on +1 (617) 535-8880, through Mandarin Oriental’s worldwide sales and reservations offices on +1 (866) 526-6567, or visit the Group’s direct on-line reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com.

About Mandarin Oriental, Boston
An intimate, luxurious hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Boston combines classic New England elegance with refined Oriental touches to create one of the most distinctive hospitality experiences in the region.  Featuring 148 guestrooms and suites over 14 floors, the hotel delights its guests with the finest facilities and service, innovative dining experiences and an unparalleled holistic spa.  A short, 15-minute drive to Logan International Airport, Mandarin Oriental, Boston connects guests to the city’s finest shopping, cultural venues and business institutions from its prime location in the heart of the chic Back Bay on Boylston Street.