Hong Kong, 14 October 2008 – Getting into the festive mood will be a certainty this Christmas and New Year at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai. The resort’s three night Festive Seasons Package provides the perfect opportunity to spend some of the holiday season in magnificent surroundings, while enjoying the luxurious accommodation with daily American Buffet Breakfast for two persons and the added convenience of a roundtrip airport transfer. Available between 19 December 2008 and 6 January 2009, the package begins at THB 65,500 in a Colonial Suite and at THB 83,500 in a Villa. Prices are subject to 18.5% service charge and taxes.

In addition, the renowned Akaligo and Farang Ses restaurants will both offer a full calendar of fine celebrations, starting on Christmas Eve.

On 24 December, the Christmas Eve Gala Buffet Dinner at Akaligo promises a delicious selection of festive dishes including roast turkey with all the trimmings, priced at THB 5,500++ per adult, THB 4,100++ per child under 12.

On Christmas Eve and then on Christmas Day, Farang Ses offers equally delightful evenings of fine European fare with a five-course Christmas Eve Gala Dinner Set Menu and Christmas Day Gala Dinner Set Menu, both priced at THB 6,800++ per person (children must be 12 or above).

On 31 December, New Year revellers have the choice of seeing off the old and welcoming in the New Year either in the elegant atmosphere of Farang Ses or outdoors under a magical Chiang Mai evening sky on the Ceremonial Lawn.

Keeping to tradition with its legendary festive season offerings, Farang Ses will be serving an impressive seven-course New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Set Menu** of tantalising French cuisine and delicious desserts, priced at THB 12,500++ per person (children must be aged 12 or above). 

The Ceremonial Lawn affords a picturesque outdoor setting with the hotel’s inspirational architecture as a backdrop amid refreshing evening breezes. This will truly be the place to be on New Year’s Eve. An international buffet extravaganza will feature assorted grills, carving stations, Thai and Chinese corners, a seafood tower, Mongolian BBQ and delicious desserts. Live entertainment and a New Year countdown accompanied by fireworks will ensure a memorable celebration. The New Year’s Gala Buffet Dinner** is priced at THB 11,800++ per adult / THB 8,800++ per child under 12.

To book the Festive Seasons room package, please contact the hotel directly at +66 (53) 888 929, via email at mocnx-reservations@mohg.com or contact the hotel through Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi's on-line reservation service.

** One of either New Year’s events on 31 December is compulsory for guests staying at the resort during this period (dinner reservations must be made and paid for at the time of making room reservations). Guests can choose between Farang Ses restaurant and the Ceremonial Lawn.