Hong Kong, 18June 2014 -- Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is scheduled to open in the summer of 2014, marking the highly anticipated debut of the award-winning hotel group to Turkey.
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, is ideally
located on a 60 hectare waterfront site on the northern side of the
peninsula, at Cennet Koyu (Paradise Bay), offering panoramic views over
the Aegean Sea. Built on a series of levels nestled in the resort’s
landscaped hillside, surrounded by ancient olive groves and pine trees,
this luxurious destination resort offers the perfect retreat and is
poised to become Turkey’s most desirable address over the Aegean Sea.
A luxurious hideaway
International designer Antonio Citterio
has created the resort’s 109 guestrooms and suites in an elegant,
21stcentury contemporary style, taking full advantage of the resort’s
outstanding vistas. Design elements have been influenced by the Group’s
oriental heritage as well as from local cultural ancestry, with Mandarin
Oriental’s exacting attention to detail. All incorporate the Group’s
guest-centred technology and entertainment systems and provide the
largest accommodation in the area. Each room encompasses its own sun-deck, terrace or balcony, many with private gardens and infinity edged pools.
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum’s Sea View Rooms and Mediterranean Suites
are the most spacious in the Bodrum Peninsula, ranging from 72 to 145
square metres and are flooded with natural light. Most of the rooms
feature outside terraces offering with dining area and sunbeds. The
suites blend into a private outdoor terrace featuring a plunge pool and
outdoor shower with spectacular views over the Aegean Sea and a
garden-inspired atmosphere.
Cutting-edge dining facilities
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum brings celebrity
chefs and cutting-edge epicurean experiences to the local vibrant
dining scene. Offering the finest dining in the region, Mandarin
Oriental, Bodrum features a selection of ten restaurants and bars,
offering innovative cuisine in stylish and sophisticated settings, all
with outstanding views over the Aegean Sea and the terraces of the
resort.
Assagio is a speciality Italian restaurant serving authentic, heart-warming regional cuisine in a relaxed setting. The Asian restaurant offers a contemporary Japanese cuisine in an impressive setting. The Olive Garden
serves delectable Turkish cuisine, providing a one of a kind al fresco
dining experience under the olive trees. The all-day dining restaurant, Sofra, serves local and international specialities and is set to provide the most impressive Turkish breakfast in the region.
The tranquil Terrace Lounge and the Mandarin Cake Shop provide a relaxing environment to savour afternoon tea with homemade gourmet treats, while the stylish Blue Beach Club & Bar and Pool Bar & Restaurant serve flavourful snacks, tapas, mezzes and cocktails. With its impressive beachside setting M2
is the place to be for relaxed daytime dining, while the evening sees
performances from renowned local and international DJs on its spacious
and stylish waterfront decks. In addition, the contemporary Mandarin Bar serves enticing cocktails presented in chic environment.
Spa and leisure facilities
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrumintroduces
the Group’s awarding-winning spa concepts with holistic signature
treatments, and will feature the most comprehensive range of wellness,
beauty and massage programmes within the region. Many specifically
developed treatments will incorporate the use of natural handmade
ingredients from the resort’s own gardens. The riches of Turkey's
centuries-old unique tradition of water therapy will be offered in a
stunning "hammam".
Built
on a hillside ridge overlooking a lush valley and the Aegean Sea, the
spacious spa benefits from a secluded location. The 2,700 sq.m Spa
features 12 treatment rooms, including a VIP Spa Suite and a Couples’
Spa Suite as well as two outdoor cabanas with expansive terraces set in
the cascading Mediterranean landscape.
Further
facilities include significant heat and water therapies including
hammams with private scrub rooms, an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor
vitality pool. Extensive fitness facilities are also on offer,
including a dedicated studio where guests can practice Pilates and yoga
in private or group sessions.
Skincare
products used in the spa treatments are formulated using the highest
quality organically grown plants, which are known for their purity,
potency and therapeutic qualities. These include Mandarin Oriental’s
signature product line developed specifically for the Group by
London-based award-wining company Aromatherapy Associates.
Leisure
facilities abound on property and are focused around the resort’s
expansive stretch of shoreline and two private beaches. The water sports centre offers
a wealth of activities from scuba diving and snorkelling to sailing and
fishing, with a variety of wooden jetties available for yacht mooring and transfers with zodiac boats. Sports facilities including two tennis courts and a basketball court, a jogging path circling Paradise Bay, and an array of swimming pools
set in the resort’s verdant hillsides. Youngsters will enjoy a
dedicated Kids Club, featuring a variety of inspired programmes. The
18-hole Vita Park championship golf course is a 30-minute drive from the
hotel, and guests will be offered a range of lifestyle experiences such
as tours by helicopter and aboard a traditional Turkish sailboat called
a gulet.
Exclusive meetings and events
The resort’s flexible indoor meeting space
caters to a diverse range of events from business gatherings such as
conferences, board meetings and executive retreats to social affairs.
Function rooms located on the ground floor of resort’s main building
ensure easy access and are drenched in natural sunlight. The Oriental
Ballroom, featuring the latest technology, can accommodate up to 440
guests. A dedicated and innovative meetings and banquet team is on hand
to personalize and customize any occasion.
About Bodrum
Offering a rich cultural history and
labelled ‘Land of the Eternal Blue’ by Homer, the Bodrum Peninsula is
establishing itself as one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive leisure
destinations. With its spectacular coastline on the Aegean Sea and its
temperate climate, the Turkish Riviera offers visitors a stunning
combination of pine-clad mountains, private beaches and charming coastal
villages adorned with bougainvillea.
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is located on
the northern side of the Bodrum Peninsula. It is close to the charming
waterfront village of Göltürkbükü, which has picturesque narrow streets,
waterside restaurants and a peaceful bay. Göltürkbükü is also a popular
stopover destination for the super yachts that sail along the
Turkish-Mediterranean coast. The resort is a 45 minute drive from
Milas-Bodrum International Airport and 30 minutes from the centre of
Bodrum. It can be reached by private helicopter, yacht and limousine.
About Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is located on a
60 hectare waterfront site on the northern side of the Turkish peninsula
offering panoramic views over the Aegean Sea. Built on a series of
levels nestled in the resort’s landscaped hillside, surrounded by
ancient olive groves and pine trees, the resort’s 109 guestrooms and
suites provides the largest accommodation in the area, all with stunning
sun-decks, terraces or balconies, and many with private gardens and
infinity edged pools. Ten restaurants and bars showcase innovative and
gastronomic cuisine, while the 2.700 sq m Spa will introduce the Group’s
awarding-winning spa concepts together with holistic signature
treatments and a range of wellness programmes. In addition, the diverse
event spaces, two sandy beaches and extensive leisure facilities will
bring a level of sophistication and elegance, making this the perfect
luxurious hideaway retreat for discerning travellers.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the
award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels,
resorts and residences. Having grown from a well-respected Asian hotel
company into a global brand, the Group now operates, or has under
development, 44 hotels representing close to 11,000 rooms in 25
countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, ten in The Americas and 14 in Europe,
Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates or has
under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its
properties.
