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Hyatt Saigon has embarked on a reno-
vation project to redefine luxury with
French elegance.
Since opening in 2005, the 244
room hotel has earned a reputation
of delivering authentic hospitality and
providing superior services and facili-
ties. Park Hyatt Saigon has announced
it will undergo a luxury upgrade of all
facilities and guest rooms during 2014.
Renowned Malaysian interior de-
signer, EDC, will give the hotel a facelift
to epitomise the French colonial resi-
dential feel, complementing the hotel’s
positioning as Saigon’s premier ad-
dress. The French-inspired ambience
will be blended with modern conveni-
ences and Vietnamese touches.
The hotel will close for a short period
of time from February 17 until April 2,
2014. During this closure, most of the
disruptive work will take place. When the
hotel opens its doors once more, restora-
tion to the public areas will be completed,
with on-going guest room refurbishment
continuing until November 2014.
ParkRoyal Saigon has also under-
gone a makeover at a cost of more
than $4m. The refurbishment project
covered its non-club guestrooms, Lotus
Bar, lobby reception, ballroom, Orchid
Club Lounge and the spa, which is now
being operated by St.Gregory, a famous
brand in Singapore that features a wide
selection of facial and body treatments.
NEW INTERNATIONAL BRANDS
While old luxury hotels are upgrad-
ing and re-branding, there are many new
international hospitality brands such as
JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton entering Vi-
etnam. Among them, the JW Marriott
Hanoi is expected to open this month.
“We are the first JW Marriott brand
in Vietnam – this is a luxury tiered
brand of Marriott International. The
hotels are warmly authentic, putting
guests at ease in an environment of
relaxed elegance and effortless luxury.
The brand is focused on fostering a
sense of well-being through state-of-
the-art fitness centers, award-winning
spas and imaginative cuisine,” said Bob
Fabiano, general manager of JW Mar-
riott Hanoi Hotel.
As the first hotel adjacent to the
National Convention Center, it is posi-
tioned to support regional and interna-
tional conferences and meetings in Ha-
noi. The JW Marriott will be distinctive
on many fronts. With floor to ceiling
glass, large expanses of public space
and 48 square meter guestrooms, it is
truly an architectural wonder and one
that will, on its own, become a destina-
tion in Hanoi as a must see facility.
This, combined with over 2,400
square meters of flexible, pillar-less
meeting space, and an additional
1,400 square meters of pre-function
space all located on a single floor,
means it will become a much desired
MICE location able to handle large
MICE events and provide accommoda-
tion, food and beverage and meeting
space for up to 1200 guests. What’s
more, the hotel’s cantilevered struc-
ture houses the first suspended swim-
ming pool in Vietnam.
The chain’s main clients are busi-
ness travellers, particularly those who
have strong loyalty to the Marriott
brand through their membership in the
industry leading Marriott Rewards Fre-
quent Travel program.
Early this year, Hilton Worldwide
opened of the Hilton Garden Inn Hanoi.
The 11-storey hotel has 86 rooms and
well-equipped facilities and lies right in
the heart of Hanoi.
“Our focused service brand is tai-
lored towards providing the signature
features and services that meet the de-
mands of value conscious travellers who
are always on the move,” said Adrian
Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn.
The hotel is equipped to ensure that
each and every guest can sleep deep,
stay fit, eat well, work smart and treat
themselves while on the road.
LUXURY LIVING AND TRAVEL
The brand is focused on
fostering a sense of well-being
through state-of-the-art fitness
centers, award-winning spas and
imaginative cuisine
Bob Fabiano
General manager of JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel