Autumn is in full swing here in Asia and the busy season is picking up. We bid farewell to the rainy season in the south of Vietnam, welcome rains to the central region and brace for cooler temperatures in the north heralding one of the most beautiful periods of the year.
Our latest updates this month include a new experience at a beautiful garden home in Hue meeting royal descendants of the Nguyen Dynasty plus a new street food tour of Hanoi’s French Quarter that explores the area’s rich history and culture through off the beaten track residential areas.
Also this month, members of our product team- Trang, Linh and Maeve- have been out on visits to Ninh Binh and Hue, with notable mention for Nham Village Resort and Ancient Hue Garden Houses.
New Experiences
- Experience a unique cultural exchange at a beautiful home in Hue
- Meet royal descendants of the Nguyen Dynasty
- Enjoy a short boat cruise on the Perfume River
- Explore Hanoi’s French Quarter and learn about the area’s rich history and culture
- Taste typical Hanoi street snacks and noodles at popular food stalls
- Walk through off the beaten track residential areas.
New hotels
Ancient Hue Garden Houses
Linh from the Vietnam product team recently inspected Ancient Hue Garden Houses. ‘A great choice for cultured guests or honeymooners’, this unique five-villa property combines the charm of traditional Vietnamese architecture with modern comforts. Each of the nine guest rooms has its own character and design that reflects Hue culture.
Ninh Binh: Nham Village Resort
Maeve and Trang from the product team recently inspected Nham Village Resort Tam Coc in Ninh Binh Province. The 13-bungalow property offers an ‘intimate and cosy stay with charming design and gorgeous views’. With a small garden area, a petite lobby and modest swimming pool, the hotel feels more intimate and is a good option if Tam Coc Garden is fully booked.
Destination news
- The Metropole Hotel Hanoi- Renovation Update & Promotion: The renovation of the ‘historical’ Metropole wing at The Metropole Hotel Hanoi is nearing completion after nearly one year of closure. It will be ready to receive guests from 15 December 2023.
- Special promotion for the launch, applicable for room types Luxury (35sqm), Grand Luxury (37sqm) and Metropole Suites (69sqm) – Benefits include: Pillow and bath menu, late check out until 4pm (subject to availability on check-out date), bespoke à la carte breakfast option by Parisian inspired café La Terrasse with indoor and outdoor seating in Le Beaulieu. Buffet breakfast also available in other Spice Garden and Le Club Bar from 6 to 10.30 am or with room service from 6 to 12 noon, afternoon tea inclusive of house wine, spirits and Champagne in Le Club Bar from 3 to 5.30pm, evening beverage of choice with turndown service until 9pm
- Note: Early Bird ONLY for 30 days for the period 15Dec2023 till 6Jan2024 and applicable only for Luxury, Grand Luxury and Metropole Suite
- Tipping Guidelines: We’ve recently updated the Vietnam Tipping Guidelines here
- Construction of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)’s Tan Son Nhat Airport and Dong Nai’s Long Thanh Airport began on 31 August. The new Long Thanh Airport terminal will include four floors with space for 40 plane gates. It is expected to open in 2026 with a capacity of transporting 100 million passengers replacing Tan Son Nhat, located less than 50 km away, as Vietnam’s largest airport. T3 terminal of Tan Son Nhat Airport also began construction, once completed, the terminal will be for domestic use with a capacity of 20 million passengers a year.
- Movenpick Hanoi hotel: The renovation has been delayed once again, this time until the end of January 2024. All related bookings will be relocated to another hotel, and will be informed by our sales team.
- Topas Riverside Ecolodge was partially damaged by a heavy storm on September 12 and will therefore be closed until the end of February 2024. All affected bookings have already been informed by our team, however please take note for future bookings. The Topas Ecolodge property is not affected.
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