ASIAN OASIS
Asian Oasis - Luxury Travel Magazine
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Asian Oasis | |||||
| Issue 28 – Spring 2006 | |||||
| (Landmark Mandarin Oriental - Hong Kong, China) | |||||
| The Landmark Mandarin Oriental boutique hotel, located in the Landmark shopping complex in the heart of Hong Kong’s Central district, is an oasis of calm midst the stress of the city. Occupying two floors of the hotel (at 21,000 sq. ft) with subdued interior lighting, cascading water features and dark-gray slate and bamboo, the Spa and Wellness Centre cocoons you like a five star Chinese silkworm. With emphasis on rituals rather than actual treatments (each a minimum of two hours), harnessing the traditions of China, India, Indonesia, Europe and native America your therapist will tailor-make a ritual especially for you (from a menu of massages, facials, scrubs and body wraps) to soothe the soul and revive the spirit. Engulfed in this haven of tranquility with consistently top service and the finest attention to detail, the piece de resistance is arriving early and availing of the stunning range of heat experiences most of which are unique to Hong Kong. Treatments in themselves, these skin soothing journeys include ‘experience’ showers complete with alternating hot and cold massage jets, coloured lights and energizing aromas, Tepidarium chairs (ancient Roman-style chairs heated to body temperature), an Amethyst Crystal steam room combining the healing powers of Amethyst with moist aromatic heat emanating from the walls, floors and seats, a Rasul and Turkish Hamam (both using mud and heat to cleanse and soften the skin), a Roman Laconium or sweat bath, an Ice Fountain to cool and constrict blood vessels after the heat, and an ever so relaxing, relaxation room. Their passion for yoga is evident with a team of qualified practitioners on hand and classes running daily from 6am to satisfy both absolute beginners and advanced yogis. In true Mandarin style the new contemporary Landmark boutique is a magnet for the city’s business and social elite perched next to the first Harvey Nichols store outside of the UK. With 113 of the largest rooms and suites in Hong Kong pure sensory indulgence is offered from the LCD televisions, glasswalled bathrooms and ever so luxurious linen and bathrobes. Lovers of the grand old dame of the Mandarin Group need not be disappointed however as the legendary Mandarin Oriental, a Hong Kong Hotel icon, recently reopened after a US$140million refurbishment. A fresh face (and to-die-for Spa) await, just across the harbour. | |||||
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| Landmark Mandarin Oriental: www.mandarinoriental.com | |||||
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