Review / The Entertainment Suite at Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental let us live like movie stars for the day – and we loved it
From an abundance of PS4 games, snacks and a giant movie projector, to spa treatments and vouchers for the superb refurbished Amber restaurant, The Landmark’s Blockbuster Staycation in this 1,800 sq ft suite is the stuff dreams are made of – starting at a cool HK$50,000
With every luxury hotel in the city trying to come up with different programmes to entice bored residents suffering from travel withdrawal, the Landmark Mandarin Oriental Blockbuster Staycation – which starts from HK$50,000 (US$6,450) a night – is trying to do things a little differently.
The price includes a stay at the hotel’s 1,800 sq ft (167-square metre) Entertainment Suite with a complimentary adjoining room, filled with a host of entertainment options such as a large screen projector, PS4 games, virtual reality equipment, a selection of DVDs and access to streaming services, as well as a stellar supply of refreshments and snacks. Children will happily set up camp and you can even bring your furry friends along.
When I arrive ahead of schedule on a Tuesday morning, I am warmly greeted by John the doorman, who whisks my bag away to the suite and fetches a new umbrella to tackle the fickle weather for a quick errand I have to do before I check in later with a friend.
My first look inside the suite reveals a spacious dining area and a more modest kitchen filled with shiny Smeg appliances, a convection stove and an oven, as well as a fully-stocked refrigerator. It was impressive, but not quite as impressive as our “playroom” for the night.
The “living” area was obviously made for play. The large-screen television and huge U-shaped sofa were notable enough, but it was the row of cabinets by the wall that drew exclamations of delight, especially the popcorn machine and rows of every snack you can think of.
There’s a proper espresso machine with fresh beans, none of those wussy capsules, thank you very much, as well as a cocktail bar with a good selection of liquor and utensils. The last cabinet boasts a selection of four in-house wines on tap, all of them included in the room price. More wines are available at a cost. There’s even a whole drawer of different cigars to keep any aficionado happy.
