Saigon 4 star hotels

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi (Source: Metropole) Hanoi – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been awarded a five-star rating - the top level of recognition from Forbes Travel Guide in its independent assessment of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. This is the second consecutive year Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has had its name in the rankings. In Forbes Travel Guide’s review for 2021, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was praised as “a supremely beautiful hotel, inside and out”. Every corner is a compelling photo opportunity, especially in the gleaming historic wing and all-white inner courtyard, the review said. According to the review, Metropole Hanoi has a strong sense of pride in its Vietnamese heritage. Its staff dons an eye-catching array of ao dai costumes, walls glow with local art and ceramics, and detailed explanations of Vietnamese culture are sprinkled throughout the luxury hotel. Situated at 15 Ngo Quyen street in Hanoi since its opening in 1901, Sofitel … [Read more...] about Metropole Hanoi gets five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide again

* Indian government ministers and officials were following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's lead by opting for an Indian-made vaccine instead of the AstraZeneca one. * Thailand may celebrate its traditional new year Songkran as usual around mid-April, Culture Minister Itthiphol Khunpluem said Wednesday. * China's annual coal output will stand at no higher than 4.1 billion tonnes by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), after it climbed 1.4 percent year on year to 3.9 billion tonnes in 2020, said a report issued by the China National Coal Association on Wednesday. * President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the United States would have enough COVID-19 vaccine for every American adult by the end of May. * The European Union aims to increase the region's COVID-19 vaccine production capacity to 2-3 billion doses per year by the end of 2021, Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton was quoted as saying. * German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected on Wednesday to agree a … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: March 3

Many hotels in HCM City cut tariffs dramatically to attract clientele following the COVID resurgence just before Tết, yet only managed an average occupancy rate of 10 per cent. – Photo: nld.com.vn HCM CITY — The HCM City Tourism Association has asked for a complete or at least a 50 per cent waiver of value-added tax payable by accommodation, catering and travel businesses until the end of this year. A resurgence of COVID-19 just before the peak Tết (Lunar New Year) tourism season has severely hit HCM City’s services and other consumer sectors, especially tourism. Many hotels in the city’s bustling central district continue to offer sharp rate cuts to survive. Room rents at a two-star hotel on Bùi Viện Street in District 1 are 73 per cent down to VNĐ75,000 (US$3.25) per night. Five-star hotels are not doing any better: Sofitel, Majestic, Nikko, Oakwood, New World, and Lotte are offering rooms at VNĐ1.2-2.2 million ($52-95.4). Yet, occupancy rates during the seven … [Read more...] about COVID hits HCM City tourism sector hard, again

The outdoor cooking station at Café Central An Dong where diners can see food prepared before their eyes.VNSphoto. HCM CITY-- Windsor Plaza Hotel in HCM City has celebrated the arrival of Spring with exceptional deals and special events at its restaurants through March. Kicking off the season, you can enjoy magnificent savings on Saigon’s favourite buffet at Café Central An Dong with up to 50 percent off when purchasing tickets online at  flashsale.cafecentral.vn. Available March 1-5, each day presents a limited number of tickets for dining on a future date, so book quickly before tickets sell out. Lobster baked with creamy cheese is among the most favourites at Café Central An Dong buffet. Photo MinhPhi. Then on March 8, the hotel will offer a special deal on International Women’s Day with a grand celebration for the family. At Café Central An Dong gather around a dinner buffet of regional and international favourites alongside fresh seafood and an array of … [Read more...] about Windsor Plaza offers special deals