The hospitality industry in Vietnam is developing at a
very rapid pace with hospitality groups such as IHG who are
already inthe market looking to expand their network and
other such as the Banyan Tree group looking to enter the
country. For this week's feature, we take a look at the
existing hotels in Vietnam which cater to the different
segments of leisure and business travellers.
LUXURY
HOTELS
InterContinental Asiana Saigon
InterContinental Asiana Saigon is the cornerstone of Kumho
Asiana Plaza complex which integrates commercial and
accommodations in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel
is located in the city center, near the Notre Dame
Cathedral and the well-known Saigon Post Office. Famous
landmarks like the Reunification Palace, City Hall and the
beautiful Opera House are reachable within a few
minutes.This luxury hotel offer personalised service,
awaits guests in each of our 305 elegantly-appointed rooms,
which includes 18 suites and a stylish Presidential Suite.
Next door is the InterContinental Asiana Saigon Residences
with 260 world class residential suites. The hotel won the
Luxury Hotel of the Year (Vietnam) at the recent Tourism
Alliance Awards 2011.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
The Metropole is an award-winning French colonial-style
hotel positioned in the heart of Hanoi. The hotel was the
fi rst Sofitel Legend property in the world and offers 364
rooms and suites, complimented by a choice of French,
Vietnamese and Italian restaurants, three bars including
the recently refurbished Bamboo Bar, seven function rooms,
a swimming pool, health club, and the luxurious Le Spa du
Metropole..
BUSINESS
HOTELS
Caravelle Hotel
Caravelle Hotel is situated in Ho Chi Minh City's District
1 - the center of the business, shopping and entertainment
district. It has 335 superbly appointed rooms, suites,
exclusive Signature Floors, Signature Lounge, non-smoking
floors, specially equipped room for the disabled. Wi-Fi
Internet is complimentary in-room & throughout the
hotel.
Mövenpick Hotel Saigon
A focal point of the bustling Phu Nhuan District, the
Mövenpick Hotel Saigon is a 10-minute drive from Tan Son
Nhat International Airport. The city centre can be reached
in 20 minutes.
Combining five-star luxury with Vietnamese hospitality,
the hotel offers 278 well-appointed rooms and suites,
including 34 connecting rooms. With a grand ballroom
capable of accommodating 450 guests, three additional
function rooms and one board room, the Mövenpick Hotel
Saigon has the facilities for which will appeal to events
organisers.
RESORT
HOTELS
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
The resort sits on dramatic Ninh Van Bay, with it s
impressive rock format ions overlooking the East Vietnam
Sea, white sand beach and towering mountains behind, all
adding to the sense of being luxuriously at one with
nature. The exclusive property also presents the reality of
the destination,with an architectural style reflecting the
traditions of Vietnam. The hotel won the Resort Hotel of
the Year (Vietnam) at the recent Tourism Alliance Awards
2011.
La Residence Hue Hotel and Spa
The 81-year-old boutique La Residence Hue Hotel and Spa was
built as part of the French Governor's official residence
in the former colony of Annam. The hotel with its
distinctive bowled façade, long horizontal lines and
nautical flourishes, has become a Hue landmark and a
destination in its own right. With frontage along the south
bank of the Perfume River, the hotel's terraces, gardens
and ample banks of windows offer outstanding views of Hue's
Flag Tower bastion and Truong Tien Bridge. The hotel's 122
rooms and suites feature such touches as louvered shutters,
hardwood floors and lofty ceilings. The Signature Suites
are a collection of individually designed and uniquely
decorated spaces.
La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc
Located on Phu Quoc Island, La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc,
boasts a style reminiscent of a French seaside mansion.
Set in tropical gardens on a beautiful stretch of
beach,the resort boasts evocative design comprising a rich
blend of dark woods, fine linens and mosaic tiles,
complemented by large terraces with sweeping views. In
addition to 43 rooms with private balconies, La Veranda
Resort Phu Quoc features two restaurants, a lounge bar,
swimming pool, watersports and day spa.