Dubai: Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. in partnership with the Smithsonian’sFreer|Sackler museum of Asian art is pleased to debut The Empresses of China Package. The offering is an evolution to the hotel’s sponsorship of the exhibition and celebrates the hotel’s many connections to China’s empresses found throughout the property.
On view through June 23, 2019, the exhibit depicts the significance of the Qing empresses and their influence on shaping China’s last dynasty. Most of the artwork is on loan from the Palace Museum in Beijing and has never been exhibited outside of China.
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.’s own empress artwork has been on display since the hotel’s opening in 2004. A signature painting entitled, “Above Washington, D.C.”, commissioned from Zhong-Yang Huang, depicts Cixi, the last empress of China, on a swing over D.C., blending Eastern and Western cultures. The empress welcomes guests as they arrive and watches over her name sakeEmpress Lounge. Among the additional artwork on display in the hotel is a collection of contemporary and traditional pieces including 200 exclusive reproductions of pieces that are in the collection at the Freer|Sackler museum.
The Empresses of China Package is available for the duration of the exhibit – until June 23, 2019 and includes:
- 30-mintue Empress Facial with jade roller gift by The Spa
- Two complimentary Empress cocktails in Empress Lounge
- Limited-edition commemorative book of the Empresses of China’s Forbidden City exhibition
- Complimentary transportation to the Freer|Sackler Museum via the FanMObile
- Deluxe one-bedroom suite
- Complimentary valet parking
Package rates start at USD 635 per night.
Empress Facial
Guests can book the Empress Facial (USD 115 Mon – Thu and USD 135 Fri – Sun ) at The Spa by Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. The 30-minute regimen includes an ESPA deep facial cleanser, exfoliation, and rich moisturizing application followed by a traditional jade roller massage. Used to enhance features, the jade roller is most notably recognized for reducing fine lines and puffiness.
For reservations, please call + 1 (202) 787 6140. For more information, please visitwww.mandarinoriental.com/washington
About Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
Prominently placed along the Capital’s revitalised Southwest Waterfront,
Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. offers five-star luxury, refreshed guestrooms, and extensive facilities in a serene picturesque setting. Just a short walk from the Nation’s most cherished monuments, the hotel is also close to a number of exciting restaurants and attractions in the new District Wharf neighbourhood.
The elegant retreat exudes a refined sense of style with beautifully designed rooms, spacious suites including the luxurious three-bedroom Presidential Suite, The Forbes Four-Star Spa, legendary service and exceptional restaurants. Stay connected with Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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 33 hotels and six residences in 23 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.
Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download in the Photo Library of our Media section, at www.mandarinoriental.com .
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