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1 information Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona Telephone mandarinoriental.com FACT SHEET Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona Phone: Fax: SUMMARY: offers avant-garde luxury at the city s most exclusive address. Contemporary yet timeless in design, is an intimate 120-room luxury hotel with highly stylised, spectacularly creative interiors by Spanish-born designer Patricia Urquiola. This innovative hotel pairs the legendary hospitality of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group with the inimitable character that has made Barcelona one of Europe s foremost travel destinations. LOCATION: is ideally located on Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona s most prestigious address, at the very centre of the city s commercial and entertainment district. The property provides easy access to the city s finest shopping, dining and cultural venues and is a short walk from many major tourist attractions. From the hotel, guests are able to stroll amongst the city s celebrated promenades and architecture and enjoy the attractions of the famous Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. Barcelona s many museums, churches and parks are all close at hand and two of the most celebrated buildings by the city s famous architect, Gaudí, are just a stone s throw from the hotel. In addition, Barcelona international airport (El Prat) is a mere 20 minutes by car. ADDRESS: Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona SPAIN

2 Page 2 PHONE: FAX: mobcn-info@mohg.com OPENING DATE: 26 th November 2009 ROOMS: The luxurious guestrooms are amongst the largest in the city and include 120-spacious and exquisitely designed rooms and suites. Views are either over Barcelona s most stylish boulevard, Passeig de Gràcia or the hotel s landscaped interior terrace, the Mimosa Garden. A number of guestrooms have a balcony or terrace, from which to admire the neighbouring modernist façades. Each of the stylish guest rooms and exquisitely designed suites will provide guests with highly sophisticated in-room entertainment systems, reflective of the Group s oriental heritage Mandarin Oriental s renowned customer-centric technology. INTERIOR DESIGNER: Patricia Urquiola ARCHITECT: Carlos Ferrater and Joan Trias de Bes

3 Page 3 RESTAURANTS AND BARS: Culinary talent and exquisite design converge in s signature restaurant, Moments awarded with two Michelin stars. Renowned Chef Carme Ruscalleda, winner of seven Michelin stars, is the Director of Moments which offers one of the most innovative culinary experiences in the city. The Moments kitchen is headed by Chef Raül Balam, Ruscalleda s son, who has been working with her for many years. Blanc is set against a dramatic white backdrop, under vaulted skylights and it offers all-day dining. Blanc located on the lower floor, is the heart of the hotel and offers Carme Ruscalleda s cuisine in a casual. Blanc is a venue with a unique design: the huge, suspended metallic mesh is one of the hotel s most spectacular features. The 660 square metre open-air Mimosa is the perfect urban oasis to get lost before enjoying some tapas from the Banker s Bar which has become the city s coolest rendezvous with an attractive selection of cocktails and fantastic tapas. s Terrat rooftop terrace features a spectacular dipping pool and offers guests the possibility of enjoying cocktails and sophisticated Peruvian dishes by Gastón Acurio with the unique Barcelona skyline as backdrop. SPA/FITNESS CENTRE: The 1,000 square metre Spa at offers a wide range of holistic rejuvenating and relaxing treatments in a tranquil, meditative setting. Guests are able to choose from eight private treatment rooms, including two Thai suites and a further two Couples Suites. The Spa at s key features include a 12-metre indoor lap pool, hammam and experience showers. Incorporating the most comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments in Barcelona, The Spa features life-enhancing signature programmes created exclusively by Mandarin Oriental.

4 Page 4 The spacious fitness centre will keep guests motivated and challenged with the latest exercise equipment. Personal trainers and attendants will guide guests to peak performance. RECEPTION/ MEETING ROOMS: The hotel has two exclusive private function rooms with a capacity of 50 guests. A dedicated events team is on hand to ensure that any meeting or social gathering is organized with the greatest care and attention to detail. BUSINESS SERVICES: In addition to its flexible meeting space, the hotel features wireless Internet in all guestrooms and public spaces throughout. SHOPPING: is ideally located on Passeig de Gràcia, for the city s finest shopping, dining and cultural venues and is a short walk from many major tourist attractions. Neighbouring boutiques include Chanel, Armani, Hermès and Loewe. In addition, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona houses exclusive retail space on street level: Tiffany and Co., Brioni and Manolo Blahnik. FAMILY SERVICES: is equipped to welcome guests of all ages with interconnecting rooms ideal for travelling families, as well an array of special menus and amenities dedicated to little fans. GUEST SERVICES: s concierges will be delighted to offer expert advice to the city s best hidden secrets as well as secure tables at the most popular restaurants and arrange

5 Page 5 tickets for sought-after shows and events. They can also arrange airport limousine service, as well as city and area tours. Same-day dry cleaning, shoeshine and pressing are just a few of the many valet services that are available to guests. Pressing requests are promptly handled at any hour and rooms are serviced twice daily. also offers 24-hour in-room dining. WEBSITE: RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made by calling , or by booking online at www. or by at mobcn-reservations@mohg.com. -end- For further information, please contact: Mónica Homedes (mhomedes@mohg.com) Director of Communications Tel:

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