OPUS OPTS FOR L'OCCITANE

Vancouver's newest boutique hotel to feature
L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE room amenities

July 9, 2002

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) - To greet the stylish and savvy business and leisure traveler, Opus Hotel in Vancouver is "showering" its guests with fragrant bath and body products from L'OCCITANE EN PROVENCE, which has recently been chosen by this new luxury boutique hotel for their room amenities program.

To offer its patrons a soothing bath and shower experience, each of the 97 rooms at Opus will feature L'OCCITANE's Verbena Shower Gel, Shea Milk Soap and Shea Verbena Soap. Known as the "enchantment herb," verbena, a key ingredient in these products, has been cultivated for centuries in the Provence region of France, and is known for its magical healing properties. Both the Shea Milk and Shea Verbena Soaps are enriched with 20% pure shea butter, a natural product from the country of Burkina Faso in Africa, to cleanse, nourish and moisturize all skin types, including dry and sensitive.

For cleansing and maintaining beautiful tresses, Opus is featuring L'OCCITANE's Shine-Enhancing Shampoo and Detangling Conditioner. Containing essential oils of orange, rosemary and pine, in addition to Vitamins B5 and F, this refreshing shampoo eliminates impurities and revitalizes hair, rendering a lustrous shine. The Detangling Conditioner leaves hair soft and easy to comb, and is enriched with essential oils of coriander, juniper, geranium, orange, verbena and lavender, along with vitamins B5 and E. As a finishing touch, L'OCCITANE's Gardens Body Lotion will cover hands and bodies to keep skin supple, smooth and soft. Containing nourishing grapeseed oil, glycerine and Vitamin E, this rich body lotion is easily absorbed by the skin.

"The addition of L'OCCITANE's amenities provides a perfect complement to the Opus spa bathroom," states David Curell, General Manager of Opus Hotel. "Our oversized bathrooms feature all-white tiling that contrasts with the vibrant guestroom colours, large vanities with ample counter space, stainless steel stand-alone basins, windows for natural light, plus large walk-in showers or deep soaker tubs."

Opening September 2002, Opus Hotel is a contemporary luxury boutique hotel set in the fashionable Yaletown district of Vancouver, Canada, just steps away from the inner harbour, spas, boutiques and the city's best restaurants. The hotel's 97 guestrooms and suites feature five unique designs, ranging from sleek minimalist to eclectic modern. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Opus provides the services and amenities of a luxury hotel within a stylish and intimate environment. Opus is home to Elixir, a bustling French brasserie, and Opus Bar, a chic lobby lounge. For reservations call 1-866-642-6787 or visit www.opushotel.com.