MANDARIN ORIENTAL ANNOUNCES NEW HOTEL IN HO CHI MINH CITY,VIETNAM
Hong Kong, 17 May 2018 – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will
manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020.

The property, which will be called Mandarin Oriental, Saigon, will form part of Union SquareSaigon, a commercial building in the heart of the city, that is currently under renovation. Thehotel will be situated on the upper floors of this mixed-use complex, which will also house avariety of international luxury retail outlets. The project owner is Union Square Company
Limited.

Mandarin Oriental, Saigon will comprise 227 guestrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars,
a range of meeting and banqueting spaces, a fitness centre, a Spa at Mandarin Oriental and an
outdoor swimming pool.
“Ho Chi Minh City is the leading commercial hub in Vietnam and at the heart of the country’s
rapidly growing economy. We are delighted to be opening a hotel in such a prime location in
the city. We look forward to working with our partners to create a world-class experience andto bringing Mandarin Oriental’s renowned level of service excellence to Vietnam for the firsttime,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental.
“With its exceptional design, locale, history and culture, Union Square Saigon is destined tobecome a landmark destination. We are delighted to welcome Mandarin Oriental to this project,which will not only raise the level of luxury hospitality in the city, but will also increaseawareness of Vietnam internationally,” said Jonathan Au, General Director of Union SquareSaigon.
Mandarin Oriental, Saigon is adjacent to the Saigon Opera House and the People’s Committee
Building and within walking distance of most of the key landmarks in the city. Its position isideal for guests wishing to enjoy the city’s vibrant dining and shopping areas.
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About Union Square Saigon
Union Square Saigon is located in the heart of the city, and at the centre of local andinternational art activities. On completion, the property will successfully combine a mix ofVietnam’s historic aspects with contemporary facilities, and will be the perfect place in which
to experience the best of the city’s culture and values.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of theworld’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into
a global brand, the Group now operates 31 hotels and eight residences in 21 countries andterritories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage and unique sense ofplace. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development,
and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

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