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Mandarin Oriental expands in US
Mandarin Oriental expands in US
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a new 120-room luxury
hotel and 90 branded residences which are planned to open in
Dallas, Texas in 2009.
Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will open in the citys dynamic new
Victory Park development, a USD 3 billion, 75-acre, mixed-use
project located in the heart of Dallas. The hotel will occupy the
first eleven floors of the new 43-storey, 650-foot Victory Tower,
the architectural centerpiece of Victory Park and one of the
tallest residential structures in the state of Texas. In addition
to the hotel and luxury residences, Victory Tower will also house
75,000 square feet of internationally-recognised luxury retail
shopping and 275,000 square feet of premier commercial office
space.
Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be a showcase of elegant,
contemporary design with a strong sense of place, while taking
inspiration from the Groups oriental heritage.
With average room
sizes of over 750 square feet, the 120 guestrooms will be amongst
the largest in the city. All guestrooms will offer state-of-the-art
entertainment and customer-centric technology systems, a hallmark
of Mandarin Oriental hotels worldwide.
Six dining and cocktail venues, including a signature restaurant
and an all-day dining facility, will feature the exciting culinary
creations for which Mandarin Oriental is renowned. An elegant Lobby
Lounge will offer light refreshments, while a stylish and chic Bar
will provide the perfect venue for evening cocktails.
A dedicated
Spa caf will feature healthy, alternative fare, and an outdoor pool
bar will be a popular choice for relaxation.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will offer holistic
rejuvenation and relaxation in a tranquil, meditative setting.
Incorporating the most comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and
massage treatments in the region, the spa will feature
life-enhancing signature programmes created exclusively by Mandarin
Oriental. As with all Mandarin Oriental spas, the 30,000 square
foot space will include private treatment rooms as well as
significant water and heat therapies.
The spacious Spa area will
include a lap pool, private Spa cabanas and a Spa caf .
European-inspired beauty salons for men and women will also be
featured. The fully-equipped
fitness facilities will be
complemented by dedicated Pilates and yoga studios, as well as a
large outdoor swimming pool.
Business travellers will find the latest technology in all
guestrooms as well as a full-service business centre.
With over
9,000 square feet of meeting space, including a ballroom, four
private meeting rooms and two boardrooms, Mandarin Oriental, Dallas
will be ideally suited for upscale meetings and functions.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be located
above the hotel, on floors 22-43, offering spectacular views of the
city. As with all Residences at Mandarin Oriental, owners will be
treated as permanent guests of the hotel and will enjoy privileged
access to the services and amenities provided on property.
The project is being developed by Hillwood, a Ross Perot, Jr.
company, which is the developer of Victory Park. The world-renowned
architectural firm Kohn Pederson Fox has been commissioned for the
design of Victory Tower.
We look forward to bringing Mandarin Orientals renowned levels
of hospitality to the city of Dallas and specifically to the
vibrant new Victory Park development, said Edouard Ettedgui, Group
Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental. This project
presents an ideal opportunity for
Mandarin Oriental to extend our luxury brand in another important
business and leisure destination in the United States.
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This announcement marks a major milestone for Victory Park in
our endeavour to create Dallas premier neighbourhood, said Ross
Perot, Jr., chairman and the founder of Hillwood. The entry of
Mandarin Oriental, best known for its unsurpassed properties in
cities like Hong Kong, London and New York City, will raise the bar
for hospitality and luxury living in this region.
As part of Victory Park, Mandarin Oriental, Dallas will be
ideally located in one of the country's most innovative
master-planned urban districts, with myriad attractions, including
shopping, sports, fine dining and entertainment for both leisure
and business travellers.
The property is a short walk from the USD
420 million American Airlines Center, a prominent component of
Victory Park and the regions premier sports and entertainment
complex. After completion, Victory Park will feature over 4,000
high-end residences, four million square feet of office and retail
space and recreational facilities.
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