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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has introduced its legendary hospitality to the vibrant southern China city of Shenzhen, with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen.

The luxury hotel is located on the upper floors of UpperHills, a striking new 79-storey premium building in the Futian district. Each of the 178 spacious rooms and suites enjoys spectacular parkland and city views and ranges in size from 56sqm to 76sqm, while the 16 exquisitely appointed suites range from 114 sqm to 400 sqm. The accommodation features luxurious marble bathrooms, walk-in closets, Diptyque toiletries, Samsung 55'' LED televisions, Dyson Supersonic hairdryers and Bose Bluetooth speakers.

The Mandarin Club, located on the 78th floor, provides a private experience for guests, with a spacious lounge, dining area and glorious views. The signature Spa offers a range of curated wellness treatments and a hi-tech gymnasium and 20m indoor swimming pool.

In keeping with the Group's reputation for dining excellence, the eight restaurants and bars include a fine dining Cantonese restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Fei while other restaurants feature the cuisines of China, Spain, Japan and France, with the vintage-vibe rooftop MO Bar catering to the city's sophisticates.

Event planners will be impressed by the myriad offerings, which includes The Cube, a free-standing event venue featuring the latest technologies, making it ideal for large gatherings, bespoke conferences, cocktail parties and weddings.

The official opening ceremony began with a traditional Chinese blessing followed by speeches, unveiling the hotel logo, ribbon cutting and a champagne toast. After a lively Lion Dance and Eye-Dotting ceremony, General Manager Mark S. Bradford addressed the invited guests.

"We are delighted to bring Mandarin Oriental's legendary hospitality to the exciting city of Shenzhen," said General Manager Mark S. Bradford. "As well as fabulously luxurious and spacious rooms, we have eight distinctive restaurants and bars, making us a must-visit destination for the discerning diners of Shenzhen."

"This is my second China opening for Mandarin Oriental in the space of three years, and it has been an exciting and rewarding journey. My experienced team and I look forward to providing exceptional experiences for our guests."

The formalities concluded with a speech from Mrs. Zhong Ge Hui, Chairman of Shum Yip Commercial, and a video-link with Mr. James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Attendees then moved to the lobby for the unveiling of a digital art display introduced by artist Mu Lei, a pioneer of Chinese contemporary art. The stunning work is inspired by the forward-looking environment of oceanside Shenzhen and the cloud-touching height of the hotel. A virtual waterfall, 4m high, symbolises the energy of the city, with the stones and waves hand-painted by Mu Lei using digital tools as brushes.

To celebrate the opening, the hotel has an enticing Opening Offer available, priced from CNY 3,088, including a CNY 1,000 hotel credit. For further information, visit mandarinoriental.com/shenzhen.

Grand Opening: From left: Daxin Wang, Party Secretary /Chairman of Shum Yip Land; Kee Whye Yeo, Vice President of Shum Yip Group; Enli Xu, Vice President of Shum Yip Group; Yongqun Yang, Vice Director of Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports in Shenzhen; Hua Lv, Party Secretary/Chairman of Shum Yip Group; Xianglai Zeng, Director of Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports in Shenzhen; Xun Cai, Party Deputy Secretary /Board Director of Shum Yip Group; Xiaomei Shi, Board Director /Financial Controller of Shum Yip Group; Mark S. Bradford, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen; Gehui Zhong, Chairman of Shum Yip Commercial.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: From left: Daxin Wang, Party Secretary /Chairman of Shum Yip Land; Kee Whye Yeo, Vice President of Shum Yip Group; Xun Cai, Party Deputy Secretary /Board Director of Shum Yip Group; Xianglai Zeng, Director of Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports in Shenzhen; Hua Lv, Party Secretary/Chairman of Shum Yip Group; Yongqun Yang, Vice Director of Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports in Shenzhen; Enli Xu, Vice President of Shum Yip Group; Mark S. Bradford, General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen.

About Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
With a panoramic view of the heart of the city and stunning Lotus Hill Park and Bijia Mountain Park, Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, is situated on the top levels of Tower One of UpperHills. The luxury property consists of 178 spacious guest rooms that offer breath-taking views of the city skyline. The Mandarin Club will enhance the guest experience with exclusive ambience and personalised service. The hotel has a total of eight distinctive restaurants and bars which will make it a Shenzhen destination-dining location. The Mandarin Spa features signature Mandarin Oriental wellness treatments, along with a fitness centre and the indoor lap pool with 30m high sky roof. The Cube, a unique landmark in Futian district, is an independent meeting space offering 1,500sqm of event space. The Gallery, on the 77th floor, is one of the highest banquet spaces in the city.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and seven residences in 24 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group's oriental heritage and unique sense of place. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

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