Mandarin Oriental Sponsors "East of Eden: Gardens in Asian Art"

At the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

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. October 14, 2008

HONG KONG, February 21, 2007. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the prestigious new exhibition "East of Eden: Gardens in Asian Art" at the Smithsonian Institution's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, on view 24 February through 13 May. Set to coincide with Washington D.C.'s National Cherry Blossom Festival, this iconic exhibition will highlight the rich visual culture of garden imagery in Asia through 65 works of art from the 12th century to the present day.

To celebrate the exhibition opening, Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is delighted to offer the "Fantastic Freer and Sackler" travel package, featuring luxurious accommodations, indulgent Spa treatments and special access to the "East of Eden" exhibition at the nearby Sackler Gallery.

The "Fantastic Freer and Sackler" package includes:

o One night accommodation for two in a Deluxe City View room or Executive Water View Suite

o American breakfast for two at Caf'e MoZU

o Guided docent-led tour of "East of Eden: Gardens in Asian Art" at Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and special admittance to the Gallery during designated preview hours*

o Two customised, one-hour spa treatments with massage and specially-crafted Cherry Blossom Scrub

o Access to pool and athletic club facilities

o Valet Parking

Rates for "Fantastic Freer and Sackler" package begin at USD729 for a Deluxe City View room or USD1,329 for an Executive Water View Suite and are valid 24 February through 13 May 2007. Rates are per room, per night, based upon double occupancy and are subject to availability and change. For reservations and further details on Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., please call 1-888-888-1778 or visit www.mandarinoriental.com.

• Private tours of the exhibition will start 12 March and are available from 9:30 a.m. until close. Special tours must be booked at least a week in advance.

About The Freer Gallery of Art / Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

The Freer Gallery of Art, located at 12th Street and Independence Avenue S.W., and the adjacent Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, located at 1050 Independence Ave. S.W., are on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., steps away from Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day, except 25 December and admission is free. For more information, the public may call +1 (202) 633-1000 or TTY +1 (202) 357-1729, or visit the exhibitions section of the galleries' web site: www.asia.si.edu

About Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.

Recently ranked the No.1 hotel in Institutional Investor's "Top 100 Hotels of the World" survey, the 400-room urban resort sets new luxury standards in the nation's capital. The hotel's unique location on the southwest waterfront makes Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. the only hotel offering views of the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, Potomac Tidal Basin and Washington Marina. In addition to exceptional accommodations and gracious service, the hotel features 38,000 square-feet of meeting space, the Mobil Four-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and two restaurants - the Asian-inspired Caf'e MoZU and the AAA Five Diamond CityZen.