Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international hotel investment and management group with deluxe and first class hotels and resorts in sought-after destinations around the world. The group now operates, or has under development, 40 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 24 countries with 16 hotels in Asia, 14 in The Americas and ten in Europe and North Africa. The group has equity interests in many of its properties and net assets of approximately US$2.3 billion as at 31st December 2007.

Mandarin Oriental's aim is to be recognized widely as the best global luxury hotel group, providing 21st century luxury with oriental charm in each of its hotels. This will be achieved by investing in the group's exceptional facilities and its people, while maximizing profitability and long-term shareholder value. The group regularly receives recognition and awards for outstanding service and quality management. The strategy of the group is to open the hotels currently under development, while continuing to seek further selective opportunities for expansion around the world.

The parent company, Mandarin Oriental International Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has its primary listing in London, and further listings in Bermuda and Singapore. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, which operates from Hong Kong, manages the activities of the group's hotels.