Hong Kong. 4 January 2012 - Mandarin Oriental, Prague’s extravagant new romantic package offers couples the chance to experience the city as never before - by becoming the belle and beau of the Crystal Ball, a magnificent Baroque-style fête held on February 18 in one of the city’s splendid palaces.

The weekend of 18 February 2012 marks the culmination of the Prague Carnevale, a reborn tradition modelled upon the seasonal festivities once celebrated by local aristocracy. Featuring a plethora of events from street parades to theatre to Baroque-style feasts, the Carnevale’s crowning event is the masked, costumed, and lavishly produced Crystal Ball, an unforgettably magical evening that might easily pass for an outtake from Amadeus.

Guests booking the package will be swathed in luxury for their entire stay, from accommodation in one of Mandarin Oriental, Prague’s stunning historical suites, to private costume-fitting and make-up appointments, to a horse-drawn carriage ride to the ball. Every little detail of their experience will be taken care of with Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service.

Rates for the Crystal Ball package begin at EUR 3,200 for 2 night stay, and include:
- Two nights in one of the hotel’s atmospheric Deluxe or Signature Suites, exuding Old Prague atmosphere, with daily breakfast
- round-trip transfers by hotel limousine
- 2 tickets to the 18 February 2012 Crystal Ball, a masked, costumed Baroque-style extravaganza featuring period costumes, a lavish sit-down gala dinner, Baroque music and dance, and assorted entertainers
- Private appointment for two  at the Carnevale Boudoir where guests will select their costumes, which will be subsequently altered for a perfect fit (if necessary), plus 3-day rental of 2 Baroque costumes for the Crystal Ball  
- Private appointment at the Carnevale Boudoir for two prior to the Crystal Ball where the costumes will be fitted, face professionally made up, and hair coiffed by the renowned, award-winning Petra Mechurova hair salon; alternatively, a luxurious baroque-style wig made of genuine hair will be applied and styled
- Professional photographs of the couple documenting their transformation
- Transfer by horse-drawn carriage from the Carnevale Boudoir to the Crystal Ball
- Two hand-made papier-maché Baroque-style masks of your selection, hand created by Franzis Wussin to keep as a souvenir
- Transfer by limousine from the Ball back into the Hotel
- Special brochure on Prague’s ten most romantic places
- Return of the costume to the Carnevale organizers.

The Crystal Ball package is only available for the dates 17 – 19 February, with extra days available. The rates are:
 
Deluxe Suite – EUR 3,200 for 2 night stay
Oriental Suite – EUR 3,600 for 2 night stay
Lazar Suite -  EUR 3,800  for 2 night stay
Presidential – EUR 7,100 for 2 night stay

For more information or to book, please contact reservations at +420 233 088 888, e-mail moprg-reservations@mohg.com, or book via the Mandarin Oriental Hotel group web site, www.mandarinoriental.com.

About Mandarin Oriental, Prague
Mandarin Oriental, Prague is an intimate hotel located in a former Dominican monastery set amidst the palaces and gardens of Prague’s historic Malá Strana district.  Honoured as the best hotel in Northern Europe in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, the hotel combines the finest features of the destination with Mandarin Oriental’s legendary warm and caring service. With a former Renaissance chapel housing the award-winning Spa, modern Asian and European delicacies in Essensia restaurant, and understated contemporary design blending local history with modern luxury, the hotel is a private oasis of sophistication and style in the very heart of Central Europe’s most beautiful city.