Hong Kong, 9 November 2009 – Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico and Mandarin Oriental, Boston have been awarded the prestigious American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond Award for the year 2010.

“The Five Diamond award is a direct reflection of the dedication and outstanding service provided by each and every employee at Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya and at Mandarin Oriental, Boston” said Michael Hobson, Chief Marketing Officer, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. “We look forward to celebrating with our guests in the coming year.”

To be considered for AAA approval and rating, lodgings and restaurants must undergo a thorough inspection by one of AAA’s 65 full-time, trained, professional evaluators. Five Diamond establishments go through a more extensive review.

In celebration of this accolade, Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico has created a suitably festive “Five Diamonds, Five Cheers” package for guests to enjoy an exemplary experience at this new Five Diamond property.

“Five Diamonds, Five Cheers” is priced from USD 555 per night and includes:
• Luxury accommodations
• Breakfast daily in Aguamarina restaurant
• A one-time resort credit of $555 to be used during your stay towards incidental charges at our restaurants, bars and spa
• A chilled bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne and delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries on arrival
• Beautifully packaged celebratory amenity from the Spa

Rate is subject to availability, exclusive of tax and service and valid from now through 30 November 2010. This offer is available for stays of five nights or more.

For more information or reservations, please contact the hotel directly on +52 (984) 877 3888, toll free reservations in the United States at +1 (866) 585 8575; or Mandarin Oriental’s direct on-line reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com.

About Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico
Nestled along an idyllic coastline on the dramatic Yucatan peninsula, Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico delivers an experience of luxury, well-being and exclusivity. A luxurious hideaway set on 36 lush, secluded acres of tropical forests and by the blue Caribbean Sea. A naturalist’s paradise, the resort features protected mangrove reserves and crystal-clear water from tranquil lagoons and streams, highlighted by a spectacular cenote, a deep, freshwater reservoir sacred to the ancient Mayan that serves as the resort’s centerpiece.

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.