FUN AND FESTIVITY AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, JAKARTA

Jakarta, December 2012 - Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta welcomes its guests to the hotel during the most wonderful time of the year, with an array of elegant culinary offers and exciting activities. From delicious Christmas specialties served at the three award-winning restaurants to fantastic room packages, guests may embrace the spirit of Christmas and the start of New Year with the exclusive and wonderful experience of holiday traditions at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta.

The festivities begin with a Christmas Eve dinner on 24 December served at Cinnamon from 6pm - 11pm. Guests can delight in a buffet of sumptuous traditional Christmas dishes while enjoying vigorous Latin music and the graceful movements of flamenco dancers. The Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch are start from IDR 350,000 for adults and IDR 215,000 for children aged 5 to 10 years old. There are also special gifts for children, a Santa corner, a piñata, and a whole range of fun and fulfilling activities for children on Christmas Day. And for New Year’s Eve, the incredible evening will be spent with soulful jazz music accompanied by a delicious tapas buffet, with prices starting from IDR 375,000 per person.

For those looking for a warm and intimate atmosphere,  Lyon restaurant will feature a sumptuous set menu on Christmas Eve and a celebratory buffet of classic French fare on Christmas Day, created by Executive Chef Thierry Le Queau. Guest can also come for the beginning of the New Year and enjoy a dazzling array of French specialties, priced at IDR 988,000 including an 8-course meal and free flow non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine.

Xin Hwa, the Chinese restaurant specialising in Cantonese cuisine, is also offering a special menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Diners will enjoy a sumptuous 6-course set menu of new modern Cantonese cuisine, prepared by Executive Chinese Chef Jeff Lee and priced at IDR 688,000 per person, or delectable all-you-can-eat dim sum priced at IDR188,000 per person.

Led by the award-winning pastry chefs, the Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop offers a range of mouth-watering Christmas delicacies and hampers that will add cheer to the special day. The legendary American Chocolate Cake, Christmas Stolen, Yule Log, Chocolate Santa, Ginger Bread Cookies and many more promise to offer an irresistible and wholesome range of desserts. Cake and Hamper delivery service is available.

To toast Christmas Eve, MO Bar is offering a selection of special cocktails, including the Flirty Mistletoe (a combination of vodka, triple sec and cranberry juice), Christmas Cocktail (a mixture of eggnog, Southern Comfort and Frangelico) and many more. MO Bar also provides the ingredients for a festive New Year celebration with celebratory cocktails, champagne, music and dancing until the countdown.

With an unbeatable location and splendid views over the Jakarta’s skyline, a stay at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is an excellent opportunity for spending time with the whole family to celebrate the festivity in style. Enjoy Festive Holiday package that provide guests with a luxurious overnight accommodation, free high-speed internet access, and festive breakfast at Cinnamon. Festive Holiday package rates are starting from IDR 1,499,000 and valid from 20 – 30 December 2012 and 1 – 6 January 2013. New Year’s rates start from IDR 2,950,000 and valid only on 31 December 2012.

For reservations, visit mandarinoriental.com/jakarta  or call +62 21 2993 8888 or e-mail mojkt-reservations@mohg.com. Rates are subject to a 21% service charge and prevailing government taxes.

About Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

Following an extensive renovation in 2009, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta has repositioned itself as the city’s most luxurious and contemporary hotel. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is an oasis of 21st century luxury with 272 spacious guest rooms, including 24 suites and a variety of exciting award winning restaurants and bar concepts which become the meeting places of choice for hotel guests and the local community. The completely redesigned meeting and banqueting facilities also provide the best venues for both business and social events. For more information and reservations visit www.mandarinoriental.com/jakarta.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. The Group now operates, or has under development, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 12 in Europe and the Middle East. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties. 

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For further information, please contact:

Endamia Karina (endamiak@mohg.com) Director of Communications Tel: +62 21 2993 8987 www.mandarinoriental.com/jakarta

Malinda Yasmin (malinday@mohg.com) Communications Executive Tel: +62 21 2993 8986