"It's easy to see why the property is red hot. The winning Mandarin formula - exemplary service, forward-reaching design, a first-rate spa - has taken root in a pristine Mexican coastal environment." Travel + Leisure, June 2008

A “truly top-of-the-line” collection of “fashionable, upscale hotels”, the 20 outposts of this Asia-based chain combine “amazing locations, gorgeous rooms”, “outstanding service catering to your every whim”, world-class, cutting-edge spas and some of the best dining in their respective cities; “exceptional attention to detail” includes high-tech electronics, “swanky” bath amenities and plush terry robes.” Zagat, 2007/2008

“It’s a pleasure to stay at” one of this chain’s 16 “outstanding” international properties where “superb” “service is the hallmark”, courtesy of “world-class concierges” and other staffers who are “solicitous yet never ostentatious”; its Bangkok and London properties are singled out for praise in this Survey, since they’re known for “all amenities of modern life” delivered “with an ever-present Eastern sensibility” Zagat, 2006

"Feel the history with every step" at this nineteenth-century landmark. Rooms combine silk-covered walls, handwoven carpets, and Austrian-crystal chandeliers.  "When I took out a cigar, a waiter ran over, cut the tip off, gave it back , and lit it without skipping a beat." At China House, with 100 red lanterns hanging over the entrance, order from a menu of Cantonese dishes. Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

"They knew our names on arrival, not after check-in" writes one incredulous guest of "the only addictive hotel in the world" where "everything is perfect" and "expectations" are routinely "exceeded"; this riverside flagship with "floral aromas" in the lobby, "luxurious" rooms with butler service that's "beyond intuitive", a "super spa" and a "gorgeous buffet overlooking the water" is still one of the finest in the world and causes "serious withdrawal symptoms" at check-out. Zagat-World's Top Hotels, Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

The proximity to the vibrant waterfront is a plus at this riverside landmark. Butler service means someone is here instantly when the bell is rung. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

My heart belongs to this Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Not because the Garden Wing rooms are the prettiest around. Not because the views over the Chao Phraya river are the only views you should ever have in Bangkok. Not because the staff bend over backwards for you, But because it has class running through its corridors, and class has no equal. Tatler Travel Guide, 2007

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok – ... favorite spots for mixing pleasure with business ... Newsweek, 29 May 06

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok – ... the newly revitalized Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is spectacular ... Gallivanter’s Guide, June 2006

In steaming Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is both haven and legend. Alan Whicker quoted in Olive magazine, UK June 2006

This property spread over 60 acres of moats, fortified walls, and gateways is “like a magical kingdom.” Two-story villas have hill tribe textiles, sliding shutters, and private salas – some with whirlpools. Colonial-style suites come with ocher walls and Victorian lantern lamps. Staff include on-call butlers. At Le Grand Lana, Northern Thai cuisine is followed by a traditional dance performance. Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

Filled with leisure and cultural activities. Don’t miss the astonishing array of treatments at the 33,000 square-food Dheva spa. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai — Such is the beauty of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group's first venture into the resort market or 'hideaway concept', that one wonders why they waited so long. Conde Nast Traveller, Hot List, 2006

Staying at Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai is an amazing experience. This gorgeous hideaway, set among 60 acres of beautiful landscapes, offers some of the most stylish and spacious accommodation in Thailand. Cosmopolitan Bride, UK June 2006

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai — ... the Spa; perhaps the finest I have ever seen from Mandarin Oriental. The Gallivanter’s Guide, July 2006

This hotel across from the Star Ferry recently unveiled a three-floor spa offering Chinese and Ayurvedic treatments. With views of the illuminated Hong Kong Bank and Bank of China towers from rooms with cherry paneling. “I found myself almost paralyzed with amazement each night.” Ten restaurants include Pierre Gagnaire’s eponymous boite, a charcoal and coffee hued homage to Paris. Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

“Effortless” service is the hallmark of this “ritzy” veteran with the “right address” (in the Central Business District) when you’re on the corporate dime; while a massive renovation completed last year added a spa and gussied up the “opulent” rooms, it’s still filled with tons of “old-world style” and a “wonderful air of history”, “especially in the bar”; the “unforgettable experience” includes “exquisite" dining. Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

A classic hotel now updated with large rooms and a three-level spa. Don’t miss Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s extravagant cuisine at the new Pierre restaurant. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

No hotel is woven so tightly into its city’s social fabric....Even New York, the only city that approximates Hong Kong’s whirl and buzz, has no single equivalent. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Tracing the Mandarin’s history is like tracing the global evolution of hotel and travel culture across a half-century of trends and tastes: if it happens out there, it’s reflected in here. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Punctual staff ensure that everything is ready on the dot. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

Spacious minimalist rooms with dark woods flaunt state-of-the-art amenities including three LCD TVs, wireless broadband service, and touch-screen telephones. The staff are the best in Hong Kong. They always greet you warmly. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental has burst onto the scene to capture the dynamic mood of modern Hong Kong….Situated in the heart of the entertainment district, the Landmark’s bold contemporary design celebrates the powerhouse presence of a young Asian elite. Gourmet, US 2006

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental — Great beds, circular baths and plasmas in every room. A wonderful big name, but cooled-down urban hipster. Tatler Travel Guide, UK 2006

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong —The location, in the heart of the Central district, is spectacular. Travel + Leisure, 2006

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong —If you are in Central on business, or are stopping over to shop and to dine, then this 113-room gem is the style guru’s choice. The Gallivanter’s Guide, 2006

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental is quite simply stunning. Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, 2006

It’s rare to find a hotel that has integrated so swiftly and effortlessly into the community. Conde Nast Traveller(UK), May 06

Amber – the Signature seventh-floor restaurant, Amber, offers a modern European menu with an Asian twist and is one of the best eateries in town. BA High Life, May 06

Avant-garde art decorates the walls of “Hong Kong’s most glamorous, sophisticated, ultra luxury contemporary hotel,” adjacent to the Landmark Atrium shopping complex. Dark-wood floors, neutral colors, and glass-walled bathrooms with seven-foot round tubs give rooms “a timeless elegance.” Light organic dishes at the bi-level MO Bar are served against the backdrop of a giant red ring of light. Conde Nast Traveller(US), January 2008

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta – In the heart of Jakarta’s financial district, this outpost of the luxury china group is a boon to working travelers with its extensive business centre, translation and secretarial services and personal computers, as well as rooms with high-speed internet access, telephones with voicemail and daily newspapers; gym rats relish the fitness centre with state-of-the-art work-out equipment, classes and massage therapist, and there are two bars, four restaurants and a cigar specialty shop on-site. Zagat 2006

The “welcome is genuine” at this “top-notch” “business-oriented” hotel in a “brilliant Midtown location” next to the Petronas Towers and the Convention Center and close to “excellent” shopping “and people-watching”; expect “fabulous rooms” with “amazing bathrooms”, a “superb” Chinese restaurant and a “stunning” gym with a “wonderful” infinity pool overlooking a park; though a few sniff it’s “not up to Mandarin standards”, most agree it’s “ the place to be in KL.” Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

Every amenity for business travelers, plus a prime location in the Kuala Lumpur city centre. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Beautiful and elegant interiors, with Nonya gold-leaf screens, copper lanterns and custom-carved door handles. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur – “A business address more than anything else”, this luxury hotel has “an excellent view of the Petronas Towers” (two of the worlds’ tallest buildings), along with “comfortable rooms”, “excellent breakfast”, “various options for dining” in six restaurants and “super service” that includes personal butlers for the club rooms; located within an entertainment and shopping complex, it’s got “the most happening lobby in KL”. Zagat 2006

“We were blown away by the great night view of Singapore Harbor through the floor-to-ceiling windows.” Expect “service with a smile, always.” Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

With “orchids everywhere” and “exceptional” views of the city, you’ll “never want to leave” this Mandarin Oriental “minimalist paradise” in Singapore’s business and entertainment district where a “calm, inspiring”, “very Zen vibe” prevails; fans fall for “large and spotless” rooms, “mind-reading” service, food “without peer” (including Melt’s “out-of-this-world” breakfast buffet and Morton’s Steak House, among others), and a “wonderful” pool and spa; muses one reviewer, “is there such a thing as too nice?” Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

Every room of this tower in a very peaceful and yet central Marina Bay location, has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the harbour or city. Staff are genuinely warm and seem proud to be here. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore – Respondents rave over “superb service” that’s “so good” it’s almost “embarrassing” at this “classy” hotel that has finished a multimillion-dollar renovation of rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants (possibly outdating above scores); the rooms are like “beautiful little jewel boxes”, they’ve added wireless internet access throughout the property and the spa includes a lengthy menu of yoga classes. Zagat 2006

“Clearly the ‘it’ hotel in Tokyo”, this “superb” spot “raises the bar” with “insane” rooms (“they thought of everything”) and “stunning” views of the city and “Mount Fuji on a clear day”; the “uber-cool” “adult” atmosphere is supported by “exceptional service”, top-notch dining at eight eateries and a high-tech spa on the 36th floor; says one smitten surveyor, “if you have the money, this is the best.” Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

Here’s one that didn’t get lost in translation. The new Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has got it absolutely right – a shot of funkier, cooler stuff in the arm of the city’s otherwise more grown-up hotel scene. Tatler Travel Guide, 2007

This is Tokyo Central…A hotel plugged into the 21st century. Tatler Travel Guide, 2007

Towering in the forest of Tokyo skyscrapers, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo was conceived as a deluxe 179-room living tree, with the guestrooms growing like branches…The top floor’s canopy shelters spas and different restaurants with beautiful views over the Imperial palace gardens and the capital. Food and Travel, UK 2005

The Mandarin Oriental, designed along the themes of ‘forest’ and ‘water’, is a slick newcomer to the Tokyo skyline. House & Garden: Hotels by Design. May 06

As soon as you step inside you feel as though you must be in the city’s finest hotel. Business Traveller, May 06

This “high-end hotel” on the Right Bank of the Rhone may “seem a little stiff at first, but boy, does it have style” say sybarites, who insist “it sets the standard for chain hotels” with its “very good service”, “spacious rooms”, “first-class” French-Mediterranean at Le Neptune and “enjoyable bar”; sure, it’s “very expensive”, but it’s also “discreet” enough for business travelers.

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva – This “high-end hotel” on the Right Bank of the Rhone may “seem a little stiff at first, but boy, does it have style” say sybarites, who insist “it sets the standard for chain hotels” with its “very good service”, “spacious rooms”, “first-class” French-Mediterranean at Le Neptune and “enjoyable bar”; sure, it’s “very expensive”, but it’s also “discreet” enough for business travelers Zagat 2006

“Location, location, location! It doesn’t get better than this” former gentlemen’s club, which garners a perfect score for its location near London’s most famous park. “The amazing smell of fresh-cut lilies” greets guests in the lobby. Rooms decorated in pale hues come with plenty of silk. Stop by the Mandarin Bar for the signature Mandarin Oriental Classic-Cognac, champagne, and a bitters-soaked sugar cube. Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

Be “treated like an emperor” at this “opulent jewel”, a remade 1889 gentlemen’s club a “two-minute walk” from Harrods, where “attention to detail is incredible” and a “truly memorable stay” can be had; regulars recommend the “excellent park view rooms” (avoid facing “noisy” Knightsbridge), the “outrageously priced” spa (“worth it”), the “very cool” Adam Tihany-designed bar (“be seen in the scene”) and chef Chris Staines’ “fantastic” French-Modern European Foliage restaurant Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

A prime location and the city’s most innovative hotel spa. Don’t miss the tai chi classes in Hyde Park. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Once a Victorian gentleman’s club, it now draws the British aristocracy. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

The hotel embodies the height of elegance. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Conde Nast Traveler, 2006

Splendid frescoed ceilings and marble floors at one of the best addresses in London. A wonderful spa, great event rooms and great restaurants. Conde Nast Traveller, 2006

With the luxury boutiques of Knightsbridge on one side and glorious Hyde Park on the other, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers the best of both worlds. Conde Nast Traveller, June 2006

Mandarin mavens marvel at this “very upscale”, “intimate” “real gem” in the  Altstadt section of Innenstadt near the opera and beer gardens; its “large” rooms feature “well-appointed” high-tech touches and “heated marble bathroom floors” for those “cold Munich winters”, the staff “takes care of every need” and the “inspired” Med-International cuisine of chef Mario Corti completes the “purely elegant” picture. Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

This classically elegant Neo-Renaissance hotel has just completed a full refurbishment under designer Peter Remedios, and yes, it is now even more beautiful; Mandarin’s discreet touches of Asian heritage serving to highlight a corridor here, a bar snack there and the cut of a cheong-sam uniform in the restaurant. Wonderfully located in a luxe little side street full of bijou boutiques and antique shops, it is right off the famed retail paradise of Maximilianstrasse and serves as a true home away from home for those in search of culture, sightseeing and retail lures, as well as catering to the up-scale business traveller.

With just 53 rooms and 20 suites, this is by far the best boutique property in Munich,… The Asian generosity of spirit really shines here and it was the only hotel we stayed in that put fruit in every room. The Mandarin Bar is filled with cushy russet and gold sofas and leather armchairs, and a glass of Champagne or a light lunch here feels just like being at home. The ambience is softer and more appealing, especially in the evening, whilst Mario Corti’s exceptional Michelin-starred cuisine is, without doubt, the best in Munich. It is worth journeying here just to taste a morsel;…

The Oriental Suite, although not huge, is absolutely exquisite, with its charming terrace and uniquely residential style. In the summer months, the small rooftop pool a bar-café open and the stunning 180° view of Munich’s endless church spires draws the crowds. Service at the Mandarin is on a different plane. Staff is hugely professional yet extremely approachable,….

A small but truly five-star hotel where staff consistently go out of their way to make you feel at home. Rooms in parchment and blue come with silk chairs and wool sofas you want to melt into. Take a dip in the rooftop pool, which offers 360 degree city views. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

Mandarin Oriental, Munich – Mandarin mavens marvel at this “very upscale”, “intimate” “real gem” in the Altstadt section of Innenstadt near the opera and beer gardens; its “large” rooms feature “well-appointed” high-tech touches and “heated marble bathroom floors” for those “cold Munich winters”, the staff “takes care of every need” and the “inspired” Med-International cuisine of chef Mario Corti completes the “purely elegant” picture. Zagat 2006

Opened in 2006, this converted 14th-century monastery in the Little Quarter, near the Charles Bridge, combines the tranquility of its former life with unobtrusive service and subtle luxury:… Conde Nast Traveller-UK, May 2008.

There’s nothing monastic about a retreat to this newly opened hotel, set in a restored 14th-century abbey in the Mala Strana; the inspired renovation of its historical architecture is sure to intrigue: there are baroque arches and Oriental silks in rooms, vaulted ceilings in a sophisticated EurAsian restaurant, afternoon tea service among the columns of a cloister corridor and sinfully divine spa treatments on the site of a Renaissance chapel. Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

Mandarin Oriental, Prague is a hip, tranquil spot just yards away from the cobbled streets that link the castle and Charles Bridge. Tatler Travel Guide, 2007

The super-sleek rooms in what used to be a monastery, the friendly atmosphere, the Asian-fusion menu and the new-age spa – they’re a breath of fresh air in a city of hotels filled with dusty antiques and bohemian restaurants with menus full of dumplings. Tatler Travel Guide, 2007

Elbow Beach, Bermuda – Elbow is anything but a joint thanks to its “exquisite” beach (almost half a mile of “Spectacular” pink sand) and an “affable” staff. Zagat, 2006

The stately yellow Elbow Beach hotel has gotten a chic Mandarin Oriental redo since the stylish chain took over the property. National Geographic Traveler, June 2006

This hotel on Brickell Key – “miles away from the activity of South Beach” – merges Asian design with global accents. Bamboo floors accentuate Mexican river stones in the lobby; dark-wood furniture contrasts with Spanish tiles in bathrooms. At the blue Bahia marble-decorated M-Bar, order from a menu of 250 martinis; Clay Conley, chef at Azul, leads classes in Asian-Mediterranean cuisine. Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

This elegant hotel, the centerpiece of the residential Brickell Key, is all about stunning views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Travel + Leisure, January 2008

It may be located “ on its own little Key” in the Brickell Area, but this “Zen-sational” hotel is “truly a glimpse into the Orient”, with “ gorgeous, Asian-influenced rooms” that have “breathtaking views” – “even from the showers” in some cases; while service is “abundant and soothing” everywhere, it especially shines in the “quite lovely spa, offering unique treatments” and in Azul restaurant, whose “creative” Asian-Med cuisine “dances on your taste buds”; the “only negative is that it’s not on the beach”, and the “small” “pool’s an afterthought” – but for “spectacular without the glitz”, this is the place. Zagat-Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas 2008

A serene location plus luxury perks, including a 15,000 square foot spa and a private beach. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Mandarin Oriental, Miami — “Packs a definite cool factor”. It’s all about “Zen and the art of luxury” from the superb restaurant, Azul, with unbelievable views of Biscayne Bay to the “glorious rooms” with “spacious soaking tubs” and “gorgeous amenities” to the “pampering” 15,000 square foot spa and “world-class service”. Zagat, 2006

Mandarin Oriental, Miami — an urban escape for five-star pampering and partying. Instyle, US, 2006

“You definitely get what you pay for” at this Asian-style hotel across from Central Park. “Well-appointed and spacious rooms” have color schemes that vary from black and pale gold to deep red and silver, and furniture that recalls the 1940s. At Asiate, request a booth and feast on an Asian-French fusion menu that includes roasted duck breast with five-spice miso glaze. “The service was terrific.” Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

You may “say ‘sayonara’” to the competition after being “spoiled” at this “world-class”, “luxury” property in the Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle; the “gorgeous” rooms offer the “best technology and home entertainment”, “exceptional amenities” and “panoramic” vistas, the service is “incomparable” and the “top-notch spa and fitness facilities” include a “beautiful” pool; even though you’ll pay “astronomical prices”, especially at the “amazing” restaurant, Asiate, it’s “the place to splurge in NYC.” Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

State-of-the-art facilities, including an exceptional spa and a pool with Hudson River views. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Exquisite cityscape views! Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

Mandarin Oriental, New York — A “stupendous” hotel befitting a “world-class city”, this shining Columbus Circle newcomer in the Time Warner Center has all the makings of a “power paragon”….Most agree it’s already become a “must-see stop for the ultra chic. Zagat, 2006

Mandarin Oriental, New York redefines luxury as New York City’s most striking and sophisticated hotel. Elite Traveler, US, 2006

Mandarin Oriental, New York — A serene aerie with contemporary Asian décor, the latest hi-tech amenities and spectacular views. Business Traveler, US, 2006

Mandarin Oriental, New York — At the Mandarin Oriental in the Time Warner Center, even the 75-foot lap pool has gorgeous views of the Hudson. Washington Post, 7 May 06

Mandarin Oriental, New York is the most important hotel to hit the Big Apple in years. Nuovo, US, Summer 2006

An oasis of zen in the heart of Manhattan. City A.M., UK June 2006

The contemporary design by its young Mexican architect-owner and Mandarin Oriental’s faultless service makes a compelling combination,… Great swathes of jungle have been carefully preserved between each configuration, so guests are never far from chattering parrots. One of the five seriously cool Beachfront Casitas, each of which has its own rooftop terrace, sun deck and large, infinity-edged swimming pool. Conde Nast Traveller-UK, May 2008

Sprawled across 36 acres of tropical forest, this hyper-luxe property with ecolodge sensibilities is a showcase for nature and for the works of 23 Mexican artists. One of the Premier Palafito rooms, all of which hover over a lagoon like the world’s chicest houseboats. Conde Nast Traveler-US, May 2008

Glass-enclosed sky bridges connect the two towers of guest floors at this hotel in the First Interstate building. The service is “sublime-the perfect balance between relaxed informality and precision attention.” Asian-influenced accommodations in cinnamon, gold, and mahogany are “comforting, and what views!” – sometimes of both the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. Silks serves American food with Pacific Rim touches. Conde Nast Traveler-US, January 2008

Fans say a stay at this “elegant” “modern classic” in the Financial District is like “floating above the city in a palace” as the “fog rolls in below you”; “exquisite” rooms “with a touch of the Orient” yield “world-class” vistas from “bridge to bridge” (“some from the bathtubs”), and a “superb” staff “makes you feel like an emperor” “from the moment you arrive”; the “terrific” Silks restaurant pleases as well, confirming that this “true delight” is “top-notch in every respect” – “now if it could only have a spa.” Zagat-World’s Top Hotels. Resorts & Spas, 2007/2008

Top-of-the-line rooms with stunning views…The glass walled halls on floors 40-48 have head-spinning vistas. Travel+Leisure, January 2007

Views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge are the reason to stay at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. The service is out of this world! Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco — “Heavenly rooms” in the sky and “stunning bathrooms” almost big enough to have their own “zip code”. “Service is a differentiating factor” here — well trained and super polite. Zagat, 2006

The Best Rooms With A View — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco for the best Golden Gate Views. Daily Candy, 2006

“Divine is the only word to describe” the “exquisite suites” with “views to die for” and “attentive-without-being-obsequious” service at this “oasis of tranquility” with its “absolutely stunning facilities” including a “glitzy” lobby, “trendy” dining rooms (most notably, the New American “gastric delight”, CityZen) and “huge well-appointed spa”; even a “middle-of-nowhere location” in South West doesn’t bother most – where else can you “dine and look at the Jefferson Memorial”? Zagat-Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas 2008

Mandarin Oriental, Washington — The Chinese marble “bathrooms are like palaces” at this “polished jewel” that may just force everyone to “rediscover southwest DC”. Guests “gush gush” over the 16 types of “lush rooms” and “superb suites”. Zagat, 2006

Eric Ziebold, a Thomas Keller protégé, can be spotted most nights cooking in the open kitchen of this swank restaurant, the hub of the city’s Mandarin Oriental. His haute-yet-approachable dishes are topped off by one of the best cheese carts in town. Food + Wine, 2006

Slip in to the cool confines of the Mandarin Oriental’s zen-like spa, where Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese, and Thai therapies are incorporated in a menu of over 40 treatments. Washington Life, May 06

Every skyline has its star. At Mandarin Oriental, Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai the Dheva Spa shines brightest. Its teak roof soars above a pavilion, which is surrounded by a labyrinth of treatment rooms. Virtuoso, Travel + Life, 2006

The spa across the Chao Phraya river is a special treat and a unique space. Conde Nast Traveler, US – January 2007

With 15 deluxe treatment rooms and studios for Pilates and yoga, the Oriental Spa may well be the calmest spot in Hong Kong’s hectic Central District. Conde Nast Traveler(US), May 06

The Oriental Spa, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental — Visually stunning with faultless service and one of the most comprehensive ranges of health, beauty and massage treatments in Asia. Business Traveller, UK, 2006

Tokyo's ultimate chill out zone is on the 36th floor of the Mandarin Oriental "The Spa" has dazzling views to complement Asian and Western treatments on offer. Vogue Living, Jan/Feb 2008

After a trip to the spa for a kiatsu massage and a crystal steam you’re redy to rock n’ maki roll. Tatler Travel Guide, 2007

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo knows how to elevate the senses. Its 37th-floor perch affords vertiginous skyline views, while skin toning ‘ice fountain’ treatments and Arabian-inspired steam baths are taking the city’s spa scene to a whole new level. DestinAsian, Asia June 2006

The spa at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is an oasis of calm in Mayfair. The Observer, 2006

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami — Holistic treatments inspired by ancient cultures focus on the mind as well as the body. Time, 2006

Consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s three-level waterfront spa derives its treatments and rituals from ancient traditions. Elite Traveler, US June 2006

The 75-foot lap pool is surrounded by plate-glass windows that make guests feel like they are swimming through the clouds. Forbes, 2006 – The Most Luxurious Spas in the US

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York – An utter antidote to New York and the world. Lux Magazine, UK