The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is a hotel management company which is part of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited and managed by parent company Mandarin Oriental International Limited. A hotel chain is a group of hotels managed together under a business arrangement known as franchising. ... Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (SGX: J36), LSE: JAR, often called Jardines or Jardines, is a multinational corporation that is incorporated in Bermuda and which trades on the London Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange. ... The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is a hotel management company which is part of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited and managed by parent company Mandarin Oriental International Limited. ...

History

September 1963- First Hotel of the Group "The Mandarin" opens in Hong Kong. The Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong is the first and flagship hotel of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, located at 5 Connaught Road Central. ...

1974- Began its expansion in Asia as the "Mandarin International Hotels Limited" acquired a 49% interest in "The Oriental" Hotel in Bangkok, also a legendary property.

1987- The trademark 11-bladed gold fan logo was born.

The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1987 under the name "Mandarin Oriental International Limited". On 20 February 1991, it was listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: M04). The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Chinese: 香港交易所, also 港交所; abbreviated as SEHK and HKSE; HKEx: 0388) is the stock exchange of Hong Kong. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Singapore Exchange (SGX) is the stock exchange in Singapore. ... Singapore Exchange (SGX) is the stock exchange in Singapore. ...

Locations

The group operates hotels in the following locations: A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging, usually on a short-term basis and especially for tourists. ...

Asia

• Bangkok - (The Oriental)
• Hong Kong - Mandarin Oriental
• Hong Kong - The Excelsior
• Hong Kong - The Landmark
• Jakarta
• Kuala Lumpur
• Macau (Formerly, The Excelsior, Macau)
• Manila
• Singapore - (The Oriental)
• Surabaya
• Chiang Mai
• Tokyo
• Sanya, late 2006
• Mandarin Oriental has announced that it will manage a second hotel in Macau, scheduled to open in 2009 near the MGM Grand Macau.

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The Americas

• Bermuda
• New York - Mandarin Oriental
• New York - The Mark
• Miami
• San Francisco
• Washington DC
• Riviera Maya, Mexico (2006)
• Boston (2007)
• Grand Cayman (2008)
• Chicago (2009)
• Las Vegas (2009)

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Europe

• Geneva
• London
• Munich
• Prague (2006)

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Specific hotels

The Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental and Bangkok (The Oriental) locations are currently the most renowned Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group properties.

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Main article: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

The Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong is the first and flagship hotel of the group. It opened in 1963, as a 5-star hotel located in Central, Hong Kong Island; Hong Kong's financial and banking district. It has been rated the best hotel in Asia for many years and it's the choice for many diplomats, politicians and celebrities such as Kevin Costner, The Sultan of Brunei, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the late Princess Diana, former US Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, as well as the esteemed members of the business community. The Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong is the first and flagship hotel of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, located at 5 Connaught Road Central. ... The Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong is the first and flagship hotel of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, located at 5 Connaught Road Central. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging, usually on a short-term basis and especially for tourists. ... The night view of the Central as viewed from Tsim Sha Tsui on the opposite side of the Victoria Harbour Central (Chinese: 中環; Jyutping: zung1 waan4; Cantonese IPA: ; Pinyin: Zhōnghuán) is an area located in Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. ... The night view of the Island side as seen from the Kowloon side - the opposite side of the Victoria Harbour Hong Kong Island (Traditional Chinese: 香港島; Simplified Chinese: 香港岛; Cantonese Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2 dou2; Mandarin Pinyin: XiānggÇŽngdÇŽo) is the island where the colonial settlement of the Hong Kong territory... Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American film actor and director who has often produced his own films. ... The Sultan of Brunei is the head of state of Brunei. ... In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... Henry Kissinger circa 1970s. ... The Lady Diana Frances Spencer (Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor, née Spencer, July 1, 1961–August 31, 1997) was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. ... The presidential seal was first used by president Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1959 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 - April 22, 1994) was the thirty-sixth (1953–1961) Vice President, and the thirty-seventh (1969–1974) President of the United States. ... Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. ... Order: 41st President Vice President: Dan Quayle Term of office: January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993 Preceded by: Ronald Reagan Succeeded by: Bill Clinton Date of birth: June 12, 1924 Place of birth: Milton, Massachusetts First Lady: Barbara Pierce Bush Political party: Republican George Herbert Walker Bush, KBE (born June...

This hotel is currently closed for a major overhaul, with a full hotel closure from December 28, 2005 to August 2006, while retaining its Oriental charm and legendary status as one of the world's most recognized hotels. Even after the hotel reopens to the public, the capacity and/or services will be limited, until the hotel's renovation is complete by December 2006.

In 2003, Hong Kong pop singer Leslie Cheung committed suicide in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He jumped from the 24th floor of the hotel. It was reported that he suffered from drepression.

The Oriental (Bangkok)

The Oriental hotel in Bangkok, also one of Mandarin Oriental's flagship properties; in service since 1876 and has been a favorite for the elite since the day it opened, including writer and author Joseph Conrad, of the Lord Jim novel. Joseph Conrad Nalecz Coat of Arms Warsaw flat once occupied by Conrad. ...

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

The Mandarin Oriental in London (Hyde Park) is located in Knightsbridge, opposite Harvey Nichols. Its restaurant is regarded as one of the best in London and is usually frequented by film stars and models as well as other celebrities, when they find themselves in London. It has been frequented in the past by the singer Madonna. The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower containing Big Ben Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the capital of the United Kingdom and England. ... Click Here for Knightsbridge, Castle Hill Australia Knightsbridge is a place in the City of Westminster, London notable for its expensive shops, including Harrods. ... Harvey Nichols (colloquially known as Harvey Nicks), founded in 1813, is an upmarket department store chain. ... The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower containing Big Ben Part of the London skyline viewed from the South Bank London is the capital of the United Kingdom and England. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

External link

• http://www.mandarin-oriental.com