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Travel: Summer Packages at Mandarin Oriental Hotels

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The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Chance is having some super specials on Summer Vacation--perfect for Father's Day & beyone

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Chance is having some super specials on Summer Vacation–perfect for Father’s Day & beyond

Summer is a great time to take a break and get away from it all. One thing we love is finding great deals on travel, especially luxury travel, that we can share with readers.  With Father’s Day coming up June 21, it’s a good time to consider a nice getaway for Dad or your family.   Recently we uncovered some super specials at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel chain at their hotels in Las Vegas, Washington, DC and Miami that we think you’ll want to put on your radar this summer. 

A strip view room at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas.   Each room has the most amazing bed and bathtub for luxury soaking.

A strip view room at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. Each room has the most amazing bed and bathtub for luxury soaking.

The Recessionista’s  favorite place to stay in Las Vegas is the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.   We love the staff at this hotel, their attention to detail      ( even sending up complimentary Chicken Soup on a recent stay when I feel sick.)   We also love the luxury spa at this Mandarin Oriental, the services are incredible with highly trained and attentive staff giving services that are a real cut above the Las Vegas overcrowded spa experience . There is no comparison between the mass market experience of a service at the Canyon Ranch spa in the Palazzo/Venetian Hotels and a treatment at the Mandarin Oriental.   So if you’re looking to be treated to a five star experience the summer, check out these specials at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas.   The hotel is offering a special bed and breakfast rate of $239.00 per night or a rate of $199.00 per night  rate without breakfast.   If you want to bring the family along, then check out this deal.  Until August 30, 2015 , you can bring the family along and receive 50% off a connecting room with a King Bed.  Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is very family friendly with no smoking and no casino on the premises.   No casino on the premises guarantees that you won’t run into the crazy drunks and party people that the casinos seem to attract at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas.

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One of our favorite places in Las Vegas, the Pool Deck at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. 

For dining at  Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas check out the five star Twist by French Chef Pierre Gagnaire, offers delicious, and unusual cuisine with stunning views of Las Vegas from the 23rd floor of the hotel.  For more casual dining, check out the authentic green curry at the MOzen Bistro.   MOzen Bistro  also has a fabulous bar with great cocktails and serves a great breakfast.  For more information on my stay at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, read my full review on Trip Advisor.

If Las Vegas isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other deals to explore at various Mandarin Oriental Hotels.  The Miami Mandarin Oriental is offering a best available rate package of $259.00 per night, which includes free Wi-fi.  If you , or your partner, has a passion for cell phone photography, you might want to check out the Mandarin Miami’s Instagram photography package called #MiamiMyWay.  The package includes accommodations and training with famed Miami photographers.  Here are the details:

Based on a two-night stay with double occupancy, the #MiamiMyWay cell phone photography package includes:

  • Luxurious accommodations
  • Daily American breakfast for two at La Mar
  • Two-hour private class with an expert “iPhoneographer” at the hotel
  • Three-hour guided Miami cell phone photography excursion with chauffeured transportation, in the neighborhood of choice
  • Gift of Mandarin Oriental, Miami art book
  • Keepsake digital photo by @brianladder or @oasisjae

The #MiamiMyWay package is available now through December 31, 2015. Rates for the two-night package start from USD 1,287 based on double occupancy. Reservations must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.

The Washington DC Mandarin Oriental Hotel is offering a best rate guarantee of $265 as well as various sightseeing packages.  One package that is of interest in the “Selfie” Package.   The Selfie Package (good until Sept. 7, 2015)  includes:

  • Two 24-hour passes for Big Bus tours*
  • Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC Selfie Stick gift
  • Welcome Amenity – DC themed treats
  • District Survival Kit – branded string backpack, sunscreen, map of DC, snacks and water
  • Daily USD 50 dining credit for Muze, Empress Lounge and/or in-room dining
  • Late check-out at 2pm
  • Overnight parking
  • Complimentary Internet access
  • Minimum two-night stay
  • Local taxes apply

If you’re an American Express cardholder, use your cardmember privileges to get deals at all of the Mandarin Oriental Chain of Hotels.   American Express cardmembers can enjoy exclusive rates and sometimes even  free nights at the hotel chain from Hong Kong to Paris to London.    Simply check the availability of the hotel you’d like to stay at online at the American Express cardmember webpage.

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My view of New York while enjoying breakfast at the Mandarin Oriental Asiate restaurant

I’m still looking for the ultimate great deal at the Mandarin Oriental New York for a stay.  Until I find it, I remain a frequent visit to the cocktail lounge with it’s stunning views of New York.  For morning meetings I enjoy business breakfasts at the Asiate restaurants.

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Since 2008, Mary Hall has been the author of The Recessionista Blog, which is read by thousands of regular readers in over 160 countries. An internationally recognized expert on the art of the living the good life for less, she has been a commentator on local, national, and international radio and TV shows. Her advice has been featured in over 2,000 media outlets, including The New York Times, Reuters, Life & Style magazine, ABC News, NBC News and now The Huffington Post, among many others.

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