MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MILAN LAUNCHES DINE & DESIGN BY FORNASETTI OFFER FOR GUESTS WISHING TO EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY Hong Kong, 24 January 2020 - Mandarin Oriental, Milan has launched a luxury accommodation package for guests wanting to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Fornasetti. By booking the Dine & Design by Fornasetti offer, guests will stay in a sumptuous suite adorned with pieces by Fornasetti, receive one of the Atelier’s hand- decorated porcelain plates, experience a private tour of Fornasetti’s flagship store and enjoy a three-course dinner at the hotel’s two Michelin-starred Seta restaurant. Available until 1 October 2020, the package includes accommodation in the fabulous Fornasetti Suite, a tribute to the Milanese luxury design brand. The suite is graced with high ceilings and abundant natural light and is furnished with the Atelier’s iconic, custom-made pieces. Guests booking the Dine & Design by Fornasetti package will enjoy a fascinating private tour of Fornasetti’s flagship store in central Milan, where the elegant extravagance of its decorative treasures are a feast for the senses. Showcasing room furnishings, accessories and porcelain pieces, the store includes a selection of the Atelier’s vintage works presented in a special "cabinet of wonders", where collectors and anyone curious can lose themselves in beauty and memory. The offer also includes a three-course dinner for two people, either in their suite or at two Michelin-starred Seta Restaurant, which is headed by Executive Chef Antonio Guida. Parties of six or more can dine in the newly unveiled Duomo Private Dining Room, the perfect setting for an exclusive dinner, which was decorated in collaboration with Fornasetti. Package guests will also receive a hand-made porcelain plate featuring a historical depiction of Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade. Part of the Cupole d’Italia (Domes of Italy) series, the original design was created by Piero Fornasetti, in 1979, in tribute to Milan and has been re-edited by the Atelier to celebrate the partnership with Mandarin Oriental, Milan. -more- Page 2 The Dine & Design by Fornasetti experience is priced from EUR 7,300 per night, and includes: • Accommodation in the Fornasetti Suite • A delicious full breakfast for two served daily in the privacy of the Fornasetti Suite or in the warm, vibrant surroundings of Mandarin Bar & Bistrot • A private tour of Fornasetti’s flagship store, three floors of elegant extravagance personally curated by the Atelier’s Artistic Director Barnaba Fornasetti • A three-course dinner for two people in the privacy of the Fornasetti Suite or at Two- Michelin-starred Seta Restaurant. Parties of six or more can dine in the Duomo Private Dining Room • A Fornasetti porcelain plate as a welcome gift, featuring a gold hand-painted depiction of Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade • A complimentary welcome drink upon arrival • Complimentary round-trip transfer for two from Malpensa or Linate Airports Available until 1 October 2020, bookings can be made at https://www.mandarinoriental.com/milan/la-scala/luxury-hotel/offers About Fornasetti Fornasetti is an Italian luxury design atelier internationally renowned for its decorated furniture and home accessories. Humour, nostalgia, metaphors and allusions define its fully- fledged visual language, dreamlike, colourful and full of irony. Each Fornasetti object is original and different, a carefully crafted piece full of character that lies between design and art. Artistic techniques and artisanal production methods ensure each handmade item exudes life and is of exceptional beauty. Founded in Milan in the fifties, the Atelier is currently led by the visionary Barnaba Fornasetti, guardian of the legacy of his father Piero, the Italian artist and designer celebrated as one of the most creative and original talents of the 20th century. -more- Page 3 About Mandarin Oriental, Milan Mandarin Oriental, Milan is housed in the re-development of four elegant 18th Century buildings ideally located in via Andegari, in the fashionable heart of the city. The hotel offers a charming mix of style and luxury, with 70 elegant rooms and 34 spacious suites. Guests can discover exquisite dining in the beautiful setting of Italian fine dining restaurant, Seta run by acclaimed chef Antonio Guida and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Mandarin Bar. Both venues have access to two beautiful outdoor courtyards, offering al fresco dining options. The 900 square-metre Spa features six treatment rooms, and there is a world class hair salon, a manicure and pedicure studio, a fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool. 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 seven 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. Further information is also available on our Social Media channels. -end- For further information, please contact: Corporate Office Mandarin Oriental, Milan Vanina Sommer ([email protected]) Marina Savini ([email protected]) Group Communications – South Europe, Assistant Public Relations Manager Middle East and Africa Tel: +39 02 8731 8888 Tel: +33 (1) 70 98 70 50 .