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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Majestic wins 2nd Class Labor Medal

An outside view of the Majestic Hotel Saigon in HCMC’s District 1 - Photo: My Tran
The Majestic Hotel Saigon will receive the Second Class Labor Medal awarded by the State President on Thursday. It will also be awarded the prize “Golden cup for excellent profits and products 2010” by the online booking site Rakuten.com.

From 2005 to 2010, despite the economic slowdown the hotel met its targets with high average growth of 24% in annual turnover. The pre-tax profit in 2010 was more than four times the figure in 2005.

The hotel also has good environmental credentials with environmentally friendly products and green tourism development.

Nguyen Anh Vu, director of the hotel, said during 2011 the hotel will expand its operation into the third phase; building a twin tower with 24 floors, 336 rooms, a new ballroom and 12 conference rooms. The hotel will continue upgrading rooms into five-star standard and expand its business into Northeastern Asia to promote the brand name in the region.

The Majestic Hotel Saigon, under management of Saigontourist, was built in 1925. At 1 Dong Khoi Street in HCMC’s District 1, it has 175 rooms designed with French décor with Saigon River views.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

New bar at Sheraton Nha Trang rules the sky

The five-star international hotel, Sheraton Nha Trang has added a highpoint to the local bar-scene with the opening of the Altitude Bar on the hotel’s 28th floor making it the highest bar in the central coastal city.

Open from 4  p.m. to 8  p.m. daily, the bar with stunning sunset views of one of the world’s most beautiful bays offers a wide selection of wines, champagne, cocktails, mocktails, juices, spirits, beers, coffee and soft drinks.

Michiel de Kleer, the hotel’s director of food and beverage (F&B), says both hotel guests and Nha Trang locals would enjoy the Altitude bar. “This is one of the best spots to watch the sunset in Nha Trang and enjoy the scene of the seaside city lit up at night.”

The hotel is launching a series of F&B and spa promotions in March. On March 8 or Women’s Day, every female guest will receive a rose and complimentary soft drinks when she has lunch at Steam n’ Spice, the dim sum and noodle shop on the first floor, and a special mocktail of the day with the dinner buffet at Feast.

One complimentary manicure or pedicure session will be given to female customers who purchase any spa package or 90-minute massage at the Shine Spa. For the entire March, guests can enjoy the Shine Romantic Package of a relaxing bath, 60-minute Shine Facial therapy and one-hour soothing Shine Aroma Massage from VND3.29 million for two persons.

Throughout March, guests who dine at Feast will stand a chance to win a prize of a two night weekend stay at Sheraton Saigon.

For more information and reservations, call (058) 388 0000 or email dining.nhatrang@sheraton.com.

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Friday, February 11, 2011

Valentine’s Day with Saigontourist

A couple enjoys Valentine Day by the beach - Photo: TL
For Valentine’s Day, many city hotels under Saigontourist have delicious food programs for lovers to indulge in.

Grand Hotel Saigon (8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3829 4046)

The hotel’s Chez-nous on the ground floor will host the program “The night of couples” on February 14. Dine in the romantic surrounds by candle light serenaded by love songs and violin and guitar. Enjoy Western and Asian dishes together with chocolate deserts. Tickets are US$40 net/set for a couple, inclusive of a love cocktail and gifts.

Majestic Hotel Saigon (1 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3829 5517)

The love party will be at the hotel’s Serenade Restaurant from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on February 14. Tickets are US$88 for couple, including Western and Asian menu, a couple of cocktails, a small bottle of imported liquor, a couple of love chocolates and roses. Guests staying at the hotel will be discounted 10%. A pianist, violinist and saxophonist will perform love songs by famous composer Trinh Cong Son plus dance shows of tango, waltz and cha cha.

Continental Hotel Saigon (132 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3825 7679)

There will be a party just for couples at the La Fayette Restaurant on February 14 by candle light with piano and violin music.

The set menu cost VND900,000 per adult, inclusive of champagne, chocolate and roses. Happy hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be discounted 20%.

Dong Khanh Hotel (2 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 5, tel: 3923 6404)

The Dong Khanh Restaurant will prepare a buffet from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on February 14 with more than 30 Western and Vietnamese dishes and deserts made of ice-cream and chocolate. VND249,000 per adult and VND175,000 per child. Revelers will be given gifts.

First Hotel (18 Hoang Viet Street, Tan Binh District, tel: 3844 1199)

The Valentine party will be prepared at the hotel’s candlelit First Hot Pot Restaurant with romantic violin music. VND500,000 per couple, inclusive of one drink.

Bat Dat Hotel (238 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 5, tel: 3857 8252)

The hotel will offer a buffet of 45 dishes made in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine priced at VND279,000 per adult and VND199,000 per child. Buy 10 tickets get one free and one free cocktail for women.

Saigon Ship Hotel (Bach Dang Wharf, tel: 3823 0393)

Buffet featuring more than 30 dishes accompanied with performances of flute, guitar and Latin Eyes music band. Tickets are VND600,000 per adult.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Where to celebrate the day of love

A couple write their names on a heart-shaped cookie at the Valentines buffet at the Windsor Plaza Hotel Saigon’s last year - Photo: Courtesy of the Windsor Plaza Hotel Saigon
For Valentine’s Day, impress your partner with romantic dining, accommodation and gifts.

Caravelle Hotel (19 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 4999)

All afternoon on Valentine’s Day, the hotel’s Lobby Lounge will brew sweet nothings and a remarkable high tea. When the day wanes, both Nineteen and Reflections restaurants are set to prepare meals once enjoyed by Aphrodite herself. Each dinner comes complete with a flute of Mumm Champagne. Dinner at each of the restaurants costs nearly VND1.3 million++ while the high tea costs VND398,000++ per person.

Lobby Lounge & Restaurant Nineteen – Ground Floor – Caravelle Hotel

Reflections Restaurant – Third Floor – Caravelle Hotel

Duxton Hotel Saigon (93 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3822 2999)

Wine and dine your Valentine at the hotel’s The Grill Restaurant with romantic music by the Stroller Band, candlelit tables, heart-shape chocolates and flowers for the ladies. Valentine’s dinner buffet is priced at US$30++/person.

Mövenpick Hotel Saigon (253 Nguyen Van Troi St., Phu Nhuan Dist., tel: 3844 9222)

There will be romantic dinner menus at all the hotel’s restaurants.

The first 15 couples to book a table on this special day will receive a complimentary stay at the hotel’s brand new deluxe rooms. The price is at VND620,000++ per person including free flowing house wines, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Valentine’s dinner is available from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Legend Hotel Saigon (2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 3333)

For this cupid celebration, the hotel’s executive chef Romeo Bantiling and his team will prepare a sumptuous international buffet serving an array of fresh seafood and a lavish spread of gourmet dishes at the Atrium Café. Ladies will be surprised with a special gift attractively arranged by the chefs for the night. The Valentine’s Buffet is priced at VND500,000++ for lunch and VND960,000++ for dinner. Children from 6 to 12 are half price.

Deli Corner from Feb. 12-14 offers a range of delicious chocolates and heart-shaped cakes for you to take away.

Park Hyatt Hotel (2 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3824 1234)

Create precious memories over a private dinner at Opera Restaurant with Italian dishes prepared by Chef Michele Gulizzi, including a bottle of champagne and a special Valentines Day chocolate. The price is VND3.7 million++ per couple. A distinctive evening for two at Square One Restaurant is another choice at the hotel.

Renaissance Riverside Saigon Hotel (8-15 Ton Duc Thang St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3822 0033)

The hotel’s Kabin Chinese Restaurant offers Valentine’s Day dinner with an eight-course “couple menu” and a bottle of sparkling wine while Poolside Terrace and Riverside Café have their own ways to delight couples. Also includes roses and chocolates during dining.

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (88 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1, tel: 3827.2828)

The hotel’s Signature Restaurant offers a delectable seven-course degustation in truly intimate ambiance while Libai Chinese Restaurant offers a romantic dinner with a traditional flair. Saigon Café and Mojo coffee shop have something special for guests.

Sofitel Saigon Plaza (17 Le Duan Blvd., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3824 1555)

Until Feb. 28, the hotel has the “Magnifique Romance” offer - a touch of French elegance to mark Valentine’s Day including a Valentine’s accommodation promotion, with double A/CLUB points, a bottle of champagne on ice and a romantic gift.

Windsor Plaza Hotel Saigon (18 An Duong Vuong St., Dist. 5, HCMC, tel: 3833 6688)

Sit down together to a magnificent Valentine’s buffet dinner with over 170 Western dishes at Café Central An Dong plus a gift from an angel and delectable heart-shaped cookies to decorate and declare your love for each other. The buffet price is only VND350,000++ per person. Ngan Dinh Chinese Restaurant’s chefs will prepare special dishes for one evening only on Valentine’s Day, including two glasses of wine and live music for around VND1.2 million++ per couple. TTOT Bar & Restaurant on level 25 also offers a lavish multi-course set menu for only VND550,000++ per person.

Vinpearl Nha Trang Resort & Spa (Hon Tre Island, Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City, tel: 058 3590 611)       

There will be a special program named “A moment of love – Speak for love” on Valentine’s Day featuring special buffets from Asian to Western cuisines for guests at Vinpearl Nha Trang Resort & Spa. The resort will be transformed into a paradise of multicolored flowers from the bedroom to dining table. Guests will receive a chocolate box from the resort to make their Valentine’s Day sweeter.

Saigon Domaine Luxury Residences (1057 Binh Quoi, Ward 28, Binh Thanh Dist., tel: 3556 6163)

This Valentine’s weekend, Saigon Domaine, a luxury serviced residence complex on the banks of the Saigon River on Thanh Da Island offers a special package. Guests who book a four-night stay (Feb. 11 -15) will get a special low rate of US$169 per night, with the fourth night for free. The package also includes a bottle of chilled champagne and fresh flowers in the room upon arrival.

The chef’s special Western set menu in the intimate al fresco setting of the River Garden is just US$19++ per person, and don’t miss the 25% discount off a romantic moonlight Thanh Da island boat tour.

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Friday, January 28, 2011

New appointment at Victoria Hotels & Resorts

Hanno Stamm
Indochina’s luxury hotel group, Victoria Hotels & Resorts (under EEM group), has announced a key appointment for their head office based in HCMC.

Hanno Stamm has taken over the position of managing director previously held by Eric Simard since 2002. At the same time, Stamm will keep his current position as General Manager of the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa.

With almost 20 years experience in hotel groups such as Accor and Radisson, the German national joined Victoria Hotels & Resorts in July 2002 as Rooms Division Manager of Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa. In 2003, he held the position of General Manager of Victoria Chau Doc Hotel followed by Victoria Can Tho Resort in 2004 and Victoria Phan Thiet Beach Resort & Spa in 2007. Hanno Stamm has been Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa’s General Manager since May 2009. He is also a graduate of the Swiss hotel management school, Les Roches.

The group operates six luxury Indochina retreats embracing off–the-beaten-track mountain and beach spa resorts in Vietnam, two colonial-style hotels in the Mekong Delta, and an elegant spa resort at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The agreement with Thien Minh Travel Joint Stock Company under which EEM was to sell its five hotel properties in Vietnam has been cancelled early January.

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Sheraton Nha Trang celebrates Tet in style

The Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa, is gearing up for its first Tet celebration with an exciting line-up of events and activities. On Jan. 29, the hotel will host a dinner for 30 children from the local Nhan Ai Orphanage and distribute li xi (lucky money).

On Feb. 2, the last day of the Year of the Tiger, guests are invited to enjoy a special buffet dinner priced at VND500,000++ per adult and VND250,000++ per child aged 3-11. Later that evening, Nha Trang lights up with a spectacular fireworks display, best viewed from Sheraton Nha Trang’s 28th-floor sky bar, Altitude. The entrance fee is VND500,000 nett per person, inclusive of two drinks of your choice (wine, beer, soft drinks). On the first morning of the New Year, the hotel will organize a calligraphy session in the hotel lobby and a traditional lion dance show.

Between Jan. 28 and Feb. 15, Sheraton Nha Trang is offering a special Tet package of VND2.3 million++ per room per night, inclusive of accommodation in a Deluxe Ocean View Room, buffet breakfast for two adults, free breakfast for children under 12 years sharing the room with parents (maximum two children per room), 15% discount on food and beverage and Shine Spa body treatments (except for packages), and 20% discount on laundry services. The festive package is applicable to Vietnamese nationals, overseas Vietnamese and expats working in Vietnam that book two nights or more.

For more information and reservations, call 058 388 0000 or email to reservations.nhatrang@sheraton.com

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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Peanut gets residence at Palace

Veteran rockers, Peanut, perform at the Palace Hotel Saigon - Photo: Courtesy of Saigontourist
Calibre Charner restaurant at the Palace Saigon Hotel has signed veteran local rockers, Peanut, as the nightly resident band.

The band that started more than 40 years ago in 1967 has made a recent comeback playing its own brand of classic rock. The four members, Bernard Tam (solo guitarist, singer and who can play guitar by teeth), Francois Thien (drummer), Michel Chi (Guitar bass, singer) and Patrick Trung (keyboard, singer), are brothers.

Covers from the 60s, 70s and 80s include Come together, Don’t let me down (Beatles), How deep is your love, I started a joke (Bee Gees), The house of the rising sun, We gotta get out of this place (The Animals), I can’t get no satisfaction (The Rolling Stones), Smoke on the water (Deep Purple) and Hotel California (Eagles).

The band is accompanied by a singer from the Philippines and four Vietnamese singers. They will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

On February 1, the band will perform from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in front of the hotel in a Tet performance on Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

Calibre Charner is part of a relaxation, healthcare and beauty complex featuring restaurant, café, bar, karaoke, spa, gym and hair salon. Located in downtown Nguyen Hue Boulevard and surrounded by trade centers, buildings, banks and fashion shops, cafés, Calibre Charner, open 7a.m. to midnight, is an ideal venue for businessmen and tourists to take the view of Saigon life.

The menu includes breakfast with noodle soup with ox tails, Hue style noodle soup with beef, Nam Vang noodle soup and broken rice.

It has two set dinner menus for Tet on Lunar New Year’s Eve priced at US$59 per person.

On the fifth floor of the hotel will be a seafood buffet from February 2 to February 6. Tickets are priced at VND550,000 per adult on Lunar New Year’s Eve and VND350,000 per adult on February 3 to 6.

The Palace Hotel Saigon, 55-66 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, HCMC’s District 1. Tel: 3829 2860.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

InterContinental launches special meeting packages

The InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel last weekend held a function at the hotel to announce the Insider Collection, part of its InterContinental Meetings launched in the world since 2008. With Insider Locations, the hotel team presents an unusual mix of historical venues. For example, a planner can organize an offsite drink reception or a dinner at a historic local venue such as the HCMC Museum, or a day-long board meeting could be broken up with a private lunch at the Reunification Palace for a glimpse of Vietnam’s history.

Insider Speakers draws on inspirational personalities with local connections, ranging from celebrities, cultural experts and sports heroes, someone who can really strike a chord with delegates and enrich their experience beyond measure. With corporate responsibility high on every business’ agenda, Insider Community provides an ideal way of creating meaningful memories. The hotel has adopted four orphanages in order to improve the quality of life for underprivileged people in Vietnam through education, environment, health and social services. For a team-building experience that makes the most of the unique heritage or geography of the locale and helps delegates connect with each other like never before, Insider Interactions aims to take this a step further by discover one of the best Vietnamese culinary journey. Finally, Insider Breaks is a fulfilling experience, allowing delegates to enjoy a taste of Vietnamese own diverse and distinctive range of authentic dishes.

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InterContinental launches special meeting packages

The InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel last weekend held a function at the hotel to announce the Insider Collection, part of its InterContinental Meetings launched in the world since 2008. With Insider Locations, the hotel team presents an unusual mix of historical venues. For example, a planner can organize an offsite drink reception or a dinner at a historic local venue such as the HCMC Museum, or a day-long board meeting could be broken up with a private lunch at the Reunification Palace for a glimpse of Vietnam’s history.

Insider Speakers draws on inspirational personalities with local connections, ranging from celebrities, cultural experts and sports heroes, someone who can really strike a chord with delegates and enrich their experience beyond measure. With corporate responsibility high on every business’ agenda, Insider Community provides an ideal way of creating meaningful memories. The hotel has adopted four orphanages in order to improve the quality of life for underprivileged people in Vietnam through education, environment, health and social services. For a team-building experience that makes the most of the unique heritage or geography of the locale and helps delegates connect with each other like never before, Insider Interactions aims to take this a step further by discover one of the best Vietnamese culinary journey. Finally, Insider Breaks is a fulfilling experience, allowing delegates to enjoy a taste of Vietnamese own diverse and distinctive range of authentic dishes.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

InterContinental launches special meeting packages

The InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel last weekend held a function at the hotel to announce the Insider Collection, part of its InterContinental Meetings launched in the world since 2008. With Insider Locations, the hotel team presents an unusual mix of historical venues. For example, a planner can organize an offsite drink reception or a dinner at a historic local venue such as the HCMC Museum, or a day-long board meeting could be broken up with a private lunch at the Reunification Palace for a glimpse of Vietnam’s history.

Insider Speakers draws on inspirational personalities with local connections, ranging from celebrities, cultural experts and sports heroes, someone who can really strike a chord with delegates and enrich their experience beyond measure. With corporate responsibility high on every business’ agenda, Insider Community provides an ideal way of creating meaningful memories. The hotel has adopted four orphanages in order to improve the quality of life for underprivileged people in Vietnam through education, environment, health and social services. For a team-building experience that makes the most of the unique heritage or geography of the locale and helps delegates connect with each other like never before, Insider Interactions aims to take this a step further by discover one of the best Vietnamese culinary journey. Finally, Insider Breaks is a fulfilling experience, allowing delegates to enjoy a taste of Vietnamese own diverse and distinctive range of authentic dishes.

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Monday, January 17, 2011

First Hotel Inaugurates New Section

First Hotel will put into operation new bedrooms and restaurants, built with funding from Saigontourist Holding Company, to serve the increasing number of customers, including VIPs 

Located in the heart of Tan Binh District and being around five minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport by car, the First Hotel is an ideal stopover for guests who take part in international conferences, fairs and exhibitions as exhibitors at nearby exhibition centers like Tan Binh Exhibition and Convention Center and Phu Tho Exhibition Center.

With its separate space, the hotel is an ideal place to stay for visitors to HCM City. Guests from here can go shopping at shopping centers such as Parkson, Maximark Cong Hoa, Big C and Lotte Mart, which are within the diameter of 2km from the hotel.

The First Hotel is one of the big four-star hotels in HCM City. Since 1999, it has been selected as one of Vietnam’s top hotels by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association.
By the end of 2010, the First Hotel completed a big projects worth VND60 billion (approximately US$3 million) to build 41 new deluxe bedrooms and two Japanese-Chinese restaurants, and upgrade four Vietnamese-Korean restaurants together with public utilities. With the new constructions, when put into operation, the hotel will have 152 rooms of international standards, classified as Superior, Deluxe, Executive Deluxe, First ED, Junior Suite and Suite, and six restaurants serving Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisines. In addition, the wedding party center with five halls has also been upgraded. The conference section has also been upgraded, with eight rooms to seat 20-700 people.

Explaining the reason for building and upgrading facilities of the First Hotel, Huynh Van Phat, the hotel director, says, “The First Hotel’s customers, especially foreigners, have higher demands. The First Hotel doesn’t want to lose its position, so we decided to invest in raising our position and maintaining it for the next 10 years.”
The hotel’s restaurants always attract the attention of local and foreign diners. Jacques Thermolle-First Hot Pot Restaurant, with deluxe, cozy space, serves European and Asian dishes. Its main room can seat over 150 people. Three rooms for VIPs are for groups of customers ordering parties for 5-20 people and one big room. Unlike other restaurants, the broths at the First Hotpot have their own sauce. Other dishes are ones that have won prizes at international gastronomic contests.

Pho Nuong De Nhat Restaurant, located outdoors, serves diverse grilled dishes of the three regions of Vietnam and seafoods. Aside from lunch, dinner and parties, the restaurant serves breakfast with special dishes.
Quan Ngon De Nhat Restaurant serves hundreds of Vietnamese dishes of different styles at reasonable prices. Decorated with the style of a countryside, the restaurant can receive more than 100 people. Rooms for separate parties are also available.

The Korean Restaurant on the ground floor serves Korean dishes prepared directly by Korean cooks.
At the new section of the hotel, the Japanese and Chinese restaurants with deluxe architecture and exclusive cuisines will be advantages for the First Hotel to lure more customers.

On the occasion of the new section’s opening, the First Hotel offer a discount of 40% for its room rates. In addition, it offers special incentives for customers who use its package conference service until June 30, 2011: US$19/guest (excluding lunch), US$28/guest (including lunch). The prices include decoration for the conference room for half a day, coffee, tea, fruit juices, screen and overhead projector.

First Hotel:
18 Hoang Viet St., Tan Binh Dist., HCM City. Tel: 08.38441199, email: sales@firsthotel.com.vn

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Have a Saigontourist Tet at Majestic and Grand

An ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) fashion show at the Majestic Hotel Saigon - Photo: Courtesy of Saigontourist
For Saigonese and guests to the city to celebrate the Lunar New Year with delicious food and wine, two hotels under Saigontourist in downtown HCMC present special food and entertainment programs.

Majestic Hotel Saigon (1 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3829 5517)

On Lunar New Year’s Eve (February 2), at the hotel’s Prima Ballroom & Breeze Sky Bar, guests can enjoy a buffet of Western and Asian dishes with free champagne, wine, beer, soft drinks, and mineral water from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for US$89 per adult.

At the hotel’s M Bar on the eighth floor, an outdoor barbecue buffet will be held from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on February 2. Tickets are priced at US$89 per adult, inclusive of all kinds of drinks.

Also that night, admire the fireworks display, at the Serenade Restaurant on the seventh floor to eat from a sumptuous selection of European and Asian cuisine. Tickets are US$79 per adult.

All the Majestic venues will have entertainment such as lion dance, calligraphy displays, New Year music and dance shows and fashion shows.

Grand Hotel Saigon (8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3829 4046)

Do the New Year in classic Vietnamese style with an exotic Vietnamese Tet food program featuring banh tet, banh chung (glutinous rice cakes filled with green bean paste and fat pork), steamed pork with coconut water, vegetable pickles and watermelon to name a few. The hotel will give lucky money for guests.

The program will be prepared at the hotel’s Chez-Nous Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from January 30 to February 5. Tickets are priced at US$20 each.

On Lunar New Year’s Eve, enjoy the view of the fireworks display at the hotel’s Belle-vue Restaurant and enjoy the excellent service and delicious dishes with a cocktail party, Flamenco band, dance shows, gameshow, and lucky door prizes. Tickets are priced at US$35 per adult and US$20 per child.

At the swimming pool area, relax at the barbecue buffet from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from January 30 to February 5 featuring grilled salmon with salt, barbecued lamb ribs, oyster and salads plus music by Filipino music band.

Tickets are VND90,000++ to VND280,000++ per dish. Buy 10 tickets in advance before January 30 get one free.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

InterContinental adds local flavor to meetings deals

InterContinental Asiana Saigon's marketing director, Daniel Kipping, introduces a new hotel program introduce HCMC's culture, charity and community to hotel guests attending meetings - Photo: Mong Binh
InterContinental Asiana Saigon has launched its global meeting program called IC Meetings targeting MICE delegates who want an insight into Vietnam as well as a luxury hotel to hold their meeting in.

Daniel Kipping, cluster director of sales and marketing at the hotel, told the Daily at the package launch on Friday that guests worldwide can access www.intercontinental.com to book packages with menu options for guests to explore the city during their business visit.

Kipping said InterContinental Asiana Saigon could tailor out-of-the-meeting-room activities for guests to see as much of Vietnam as possible.  

The Insider Collection for example offers interactive off-site team-building activities, and the opportunity to contribute to the community and environment.

As part of the collection, Insider Location offers a glimpse of HCMC’s history as part of a day-long board meeting; for Insider Community the hotel has adopted four orphanages where participants can visit and are welcome to give their support; and Inside Speakers presents celebrities and experts who talk about culture, cooking and cuisine.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Where to celebrate Christmas and New Year?

Christmas decoration at the Atrium Cafe of the Legend Hotel Saigon - Photo: Courtesy of the hotel
The festive season is a time to celebrate and make merry with family and friends. This year, the two important holidays, Christmas and New Year fall on the weekend so people have more time to relax and enjoy entertainment and dining with family and friends. In the Daily’s issues on Dec. 10 & 17, TravelLiving features Chritsmas and New Year programs of hotels and tourist areas under the management of Saigontourist. Here are some more interesting venues   for you to choose for your holidays.

ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES

*September 23 Park in HCMC’s District 1:

The fifth “Tastes of the World” festival will take place from Dec. 26 until Jan. 2 in the park with 60 booths from 24 countries. Apart from honoring local and international cuisines, the festival features a bartender contest, a ceremony to set Vietnam’s record for the biggest banh xeo (pancake), and a cooking contest with celebrities. Delegations from the Republic of Korea, Russia, Germany and Vietnam will perform traditional dances and folk songs in their national costumes. Youth Advertising Company.

*Dai Nam tourist area in Binh Duong Province:

The tourist area will launch a 20-minute science movie projected onto a dome screen. The dome movie theater is a combination of film making technologies, an 18m diameter dome a surround stereo system with 18 speakers and six projectors. The theater which seats 200 will screen a nature movie. The tourist area will organize a fireworks display on New Years Day Jan. 1.

*Suoi Tien Theme Park in HCMC’s District 9:

The children choir at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Caravelle Hotel Saigon - Photo: Courtesy of the Caravelle Hotel Saigon
For Christmas, Suoi Tien will be transformed into snowy mountains and forests with Santa Claus riding his reindeer sleigh as angels and a snow princess give gifts to children.

An ornament festival will be held from today until Jan. 1 featuring 60 booths from cities and provinces nationwide. Some contests on bonsai, orchids, ornamental fish and dogs will be held.

*Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCMC’s District 11:

The park will launch a special “Sweet Noel & New Year” program from  Dec. 24 until Jan. 2. A new drama for children named “Vi than may man’ (A lucky genie) produced by Idécaf will stage for four days Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. A hip-hop battle called “Red Lotus 2011” featuring break-dance, Deejay, Rap, Graffiti, Beatbox by Vietnamese dance groups and a judging panel from Thailand will be organized all day Jan. 1 at the musical fountain stage from 7am to 6pm. An ice sculpture show featuring images of the world wonders including Vietnam’s One-Pillar Pagoda, Thailand’s Golden Pagoda, Lao Pagoda, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Champs-Élysées and the Leaning Tower of Pisa is on display until next September.

*Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden (2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, HCMC)

On Dec 24 and 25, the central Youth Union in conjunction with Yeah1 TV will hold the Yeah1 Wonderland festival. The festival lineup includes a Hip Hop Supernova contest for hip hop and break dance groups, a cosplay show, a carnival, a street parade with performance art, musicians and dancers and a swapping festival.

*The Canal Area of Phu My Hung Urban Zone in HCMC’s District 7

The Canal Area will be decorated in the Christmas theme with images of Santa Claus and the reindeer sleigh, the Snow Queen, dwarfs and penguins until Dec. 26.

DINING OUT

*Caravelle Hotel (17 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 4999)

On Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1, the hotel’s Nineteen Restaurant and Reflection Restaurant will serve buffet lunch and buffet dinner with a live jazz quartet. Price is VND998,000++ to VND2.1 million++. At the Saigon Saigon Bar, there’s a countdown dance party with live entertainment featuring Cuban band Luna Negra for VND800,000++.

*Duxton Hotel Saigon (93 Nguyen Hue Blvd., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3822 2999)

Celebrate this festive season at The Grill and earn a Duxton Cash Voucher from our Festive Point Program. Christmas & New Year Eve Buffet Dinner: US$59++/person (Dec. 24 & Dec. 31), Christmas & New Year Day Buffet Lunch:  US$25++/person (Dec. 25 & Jan. 1) and Christmas & New Year Day Buffet Dinner:  US$38++/person (Dec. 25 & Jan. 1).

*Legend Hotel Saigon (2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 3333)

Enjoy Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve with a gala dinner buffet, novelties, variety entertainment, and live performance by the Essence Band at the hotel’s Pool Side. At the Atrium Café, Santa will give gifts to your kids. A midnight toast with a glass of sparkling at the New Year’s Eve countdown with a balloon drop and guitar & violin duo will make the start of 2011 memorable.

*Hotel Equatorial (242 Tran Binh Trong St., Dist. 5, HCMC, tel: 3839 7777)

Festive activities include carol singing, a Christmas bazaar and festive dishes at the Orientica and Chit Chat at the Café restaurants. The two restaurants present glorious menus of festive cuisines. Party on New Year’s Eve with sizzling menus, exciting entertainment, a lucky draw and the official countdown.  

*InterContinental Asiana Saigon Hotel (corner of Le Duan Blvd. and Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3520 9999)

The Christmas Royal Afternoon Tea at The Library lounge, some Italian home-style delights at Basilico, and a lunch or dinner at Market 39 with special Christmas treats are some highlights. At the Spa InterContinental, a “Get Your Glow Back” package has been created.

*Mövenpick Hotel Saigon and Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi:

At both hotels in HCM City and Hanoi are launching special brunches and buffets to celebrate the holidays. In HCM City, Santa Claus will be hading out Christmas gifts to the kids in the lobby. In Hanoi, special Christmas activities will be available to children in the playroom. Gift Hampers are also available at the two hotels.

*Park Hyatt Hotel Saigon (2 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3824 1234)

A variety of menus have been created by the hotel’s celebrated chefs at the two award-winning restaurants, Opera and Square One, especially for Christmas and the New Year from VND1.5 million++ to VND2.7 million++. To welcome in 2011 and party in style, customers can revel at 2 Lam Son bar with the savvy Saigon crowd and guest DJ till 2 a.m.

*Ramana Hotel Saigon (323 Le Van Sy St., Dist. 3, HCMC, tel: 3843 9999)

Be entertained by live dance and choir music, a lucky draw, gifts for kids from Santa Claus and a Gala Buffet Dinner at The Café with more than 90 mouthwatering dishes for US$30++ for adults, half price for kids under 10. New Year’s Eve will have live music, lucky draw and a free glass of champagne for the countdown - only US$35 for adults, half price for kids under 10. The hotel offers its Year-End party package for only USD$16++ per person. Customers are offered a choice of menus, standard festive decorations with lighting and sound system, dance floor and one festive banner.

*Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon (8-15 Ton Duc Thang St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3822 0033)

Festive specialties prepared hot at live cooking stations are served at Riverside Café while Kabin Chinese Restaurant offers promotions at its private dining rooms during the season. At the 21st Poolside Terrace, there is a festive BBQ and live music. Kid corners are available to keep your kids entertained while gifts from Santa Claus will complete the little guests’ wishes for the night. For the New Year countdown, thousands of balloons drop at the crack of the New Year. You can pop the balloons to discover your prizes.

*Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (88 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3827.2828)

The Gingerbread House is offering a wide range of gifts for guests to buy from a chocolate Santa Claus to a gingerbread snow man and Christmas yule logs. Christmas at Saigon Café has carol singers and gifts from Santa Claus for the children besides festive dishes. At New Years Eve, there is the countdown party at the Night Spot bar.

*Sofitel Saigon Plaza (17 Le Duan Blvd., Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3824 1555)

On Dec 24, Café Rivoli serves a delightful Christmas Eve buffet dinner with a traditional five-course set menu and a glass of Taittinger Champaign and unlimited Bordeaux wines at VND1.6 million++ per person. An enticing New Year’s Eve dinner buffet awaits you at Café Rivoli to feast for this festive night with a selection of fine French wines on free flow at VND 1,800,000++ per person. Then, indulge yourself with a “Magnifique” lobster brunch, for Jan. 1, with a wide range of desserts at VND900,000++ per person.

*Windsor Plaza Hotel (18 An Duong Vuong St., Dist. 5, HCMC, tel: 3833 6688)

The Windsor Plaza Hotel is also serving up special holiday fare at the three award-winning in-house dining establishments. Café Central An Dong will host special Holiday brunch and dinner buffets on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. Dinner buffets feature two free glasses of wine or beer.

For a more traditional Eastern take on the Holidays, Ngan Dinh Restaurant, on the hotel’s fifth floor will serve a classic eight-course menu with a bottle of imported red wine on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. While the TOTT Bar & Restaurant, located on the 25th floor, is where to enjoy the scenery and the sumptuous cuisine with two glasses of wine or beer on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

*Lion Restaurant (11-13 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC, tel: 3823 8514)

Buffet parties will take place at the restaurant from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the nights of Dec 24 & 31, with more than 40 dishes. The parties will rock along with Filipino singers, a Christmas choir, circus and magic performances, games, dances and comedy performances for the New Year’s Eve. Participants will get gifts from Santa Claus and take part in a lucky draw. Ticket prices are VND579,000 for adults and VND379,000 for children.

*Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa (Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province): There will be a traditional Christmas food program for guests, accompanied with a music performance by the hotel staff choir.

*Golden Sand Resort and Spa Hoi An (Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province, tel: (0510) 3927 555): The Christmas celebration will start from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on December 24 with a party, Filipino band and lucky draw. Tickets are US$48 per adult and US$28 per child, free for kids under six.

*Furama Resort Danang (68 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Bac My AN, Danang City, tel: (0511) 3847 333): Enjoy music and dance performances and admire the flower with light displays. The resort also offers tours to heritages sites, martial arts on the beach and sport coaching for children such as tennis, flying kites and dragon dances.

*Silver Shores Hotel and Resort (8 Son Tra Dien Ngoc Street, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City, tel: (0511) 3818 888): The hotel will prepare a buffet with Asian dishes such as sashimi, Vietnamese soup, steamed shrimp with chili sauce, Thai duck curry and salads.

Other Christmas promotions include rooms for US$185-US$245 per night, including buffet breakfast, Xmas and New Year parties, and half price for the fourth night.

For New Year celebrations in Hoi An, visitors can enjoy the New Year’s Eve countdown at Hoai River with activities such as a dan tranh (16-chord zither) solo performance, dragon dances, rock and Aspara dance shows. The program starts 7 p.m. on December 31 to 2 a.m. January 1.

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Enjoy a Saigontourist Christmas and New Year

A couple at Gio Noi Restaurant in the Que Huong – Liberty 4 Hotel in HCMC’s District 1 - Photo: Courtesy of Saigontourist
With only one week left till Christmas and New Year just around the corner, some hotels, resorts and restaurants under the management of Saigontourist are organizing some great parties and food to celebrate.

Rex Hotel Saigon (141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3822 8380)

The Rex Hotel will adopt a red and white theme with its decorations and entertainment activities. Revelers can join the Christmas party at the Rooftop Garden from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on December 24. Enjoy the tasty food and listen to singers, DJs and try your luck in the lucky draw.

Tickets are priced at US$80++ per adult and US$39++ per child, inclusive of drinks and wine.

For New Years Eve, also at the Rooftop garden, guests can join a buffet from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music shows, fashion shows and DJs and a lucky draw will guarantee a fun night. Tickets US$99++ per adult and US$45++ per child, inclusive of drinks and wine.

Que Huong - Liberty 4 Hotel (265 Pham Ngu Lao Street, HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3836 5172)

A buffet program will be served from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31. Buffets will feature the delicious Vietnamese taste of grilled shrimp, barbecued squid, assorted seafood and deer. On December 24, children will receive gifts from Santa Claus and the snow princess. Lucky guests will win gifts in the lucky draws on both big nights.

Tickets are priced at VND380,000 per adult and VND190,000 per child, inclusive of drinks and beer. Anyone buying tickets before December 20 and booking accommodation at the hotel will be discounted 10%.

Liberty Central Hotel (179 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, tel: 6291 7977)

The hotel will prepare buffets from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31 with seafood, turkey, soups, and a selection of cakes. Tickets are VND399,000++ per adult and VND200,000++ per child. Buy 10 tickets in advance get one free.

From December 25 to January 1, the hotel will have a special menu with new dishes for friends and family. New dishes include shrimp soup with garlic in French style, grilled sheep ribs with mint sauce, smoked turkey served with cream and bread and vegetables.

Van Thanh Tourist Area (48/10 Dien Bien Phu Street, Binh Thanh District, tel: 3512 3025)

Join Van Thanh Tourist Area’s Christmas party between 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 24 to enjoy the beautiful garden atmosphere, Flamenco band and a visit from Santa Claus, who will be handing out gifts to guests. Tickets are priced at VND450,000 per adult and VND300,000 per children.

Saigon Ship Hotel (Bach Dang Wharf, District 1, tel: 3823 0393)

Christmas and New Year celebrations will take place on board from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and January 1. The first and the second decks will serve a set menu. The third deck will offer buffets from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with Noel traditional dishes such pumpkin soup, fried turkey with honey, steamed rabbit with wine and Christmas cakes. Get up and dance to live band Latin Eyes and watch the dance shows, juggling and circus performances. Tickets are VND500,000 per adult and VND300,000 per child.

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Legend Metropole Hanoi ranked in top four

International travel journalists and tourism experts have voted the 109-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in the top four urban hotels in the world in the Fifth Annual Hotel and Resort Survey of Cigar Aficionado.

The 364-room hotel was ranked after Four Seasons George V in Paris but on par with the Peninsula in Hong Kong and the Oriental in Bangkok by the jury of people from Virtuoso, CBS News, Forbes Life, National Geographic, travel agents and operators.

It is one of 21 awards that the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has won in 2010, a record for the luxury hotel on Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District in the capital city.

“Really, in the hotel’s long history, this year has been unprecedented,” said Kai Speth, general manager of the hotel. “With recent accolades from such prestigious publications as Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and from organizations like PATA, we’ve been moved to a new echelon entirely.”

Besides being honored as one of the world’s top four city hotels, the prestigious North American lifestyle magazine also trumpeted the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi as one of Southeast Asia’s top three hotels, together with the Peninsula in Hong Kong and Oriental in Bangkok.

Cigar Aficionado, which is popular in the United States and claims a readership of 1.9 million, commented that “If you’re going to stay in a colonial grand hotel, you have to pull out all the stops. The Metropole does that and has a perfectly central location.”

Speth named two deciding factors behind the hotel’s international recognition as the owners recently concluded a US$25 million refurbishment that balanced the hotel’s storied heritage with room enhancements, an avant-garde new restaurant, Angelina, and a spa, the first in its history.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Legend Metropole Hanoi ranked in top four

International travel journalists and tourism experts have voted the 109-year-old Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in the top four urban hotels in the world in the Fifth Annual Hotel and Resort Survey of Cigar Aficionado.

The 364-room hotel was ranked after Four Seasons George V in Paris but on par with the Peninsula in Hong Kong and the Oriental in Bangkok by the jury of people from Virtuoso, CBS News, Forbes Life, National Geographic, travel agents and operators.

It is one of 21 awards that the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has won in 2010, a record for the luxury hotel on Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem District in the capital city.

“Really, in the hotel’s long history, this year has been unprecedented,” said Kai Speth, general manager of the hotel. “With recent accolades from such prestigious publications as Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and from organizations like PATA, we’ve been moved to a new echelon entirely.”

Besides being honored as one of the world’s top four city hotels, the prestigious North American lifestyle magazine also trumpeted the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi as one of Southeast Asia’s top three hotels, together with the Peninsula in Hong Kong and Oriental in Bangkok.

Cigar Aficionado, which is popular in the United States and claims a readership of 1.9 million, commented that “If you’re going to stay in a colonial grand hotel, you have to pull out all the stops. The Metropole does that and has a perfectly central location.”

Speth named two deciding factors behind the hotel’s international recognition as the owners recently concluded a US$25 million refurbishment that balanced the hotel’s storied heritage with room enhancements, an avant-garde new restaurant, Angelina, and a spa, the first in its history.

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Three New Luxury Hotels For HCM City

An artist's impression of the live-star Pullman Saigon Center Hotel
On November 29, 2010, Saigontourist will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its five-star Pullman Saigon Center Hotel, complete the foundation for its four-star Novotel Saigon Center Hotel and inaugurate its four-star Liberty Central Hotel.

The total investment capital for the three hotels is about US$113 million. These three hotels belong to Que Huong Liberty Joint Stock Co., under the umbrella of Saigontourist Holding Company.

Nguyen Huu Tho, general director of Saigontourist, said: “Regarding the development strategy for the period 2010-2015 and the vision for 2010, Saigontourist aims to become the biggest tourism corporation in Vietnam and the region in the fields of accommodation, tourism, gastronomy and other services. The company strives for a total turnover of over US$1 billion in 2015, making tourism a key industry of HCM City and Vietnam. The three hotels, Pullman Saigon Center, Novotel Saigon Center and Liberty Central of Que Huong Liberty Joint Stock Co., are among the tens of key investment projects of Saigontourist in HCM City.”

Pullman Saigon Center Hotel

The five-star Pullman Saigon Center Hotel, on the site of the former three-star Metropole (at 148 Tran Hung Dao St., Dist. 1), will be built with a three-level underground car park, 24 floors, with 300 bedrooms, restaurants, meeting rooms and fitness clubs. It has an investment capital of US$60 million and is due to be completed in 2013.
Pullman — a prestigious upscale five-star hotel brand of Accor group — will manage the Pullman Saigon Center Hotel. Currently, the Pullman network has 46 hotels around the world, and in the future Accor plans to develop 150 hotels under this brand.

Novotel Saigon Center Hotel

Work on Novotel Saigon Center Hotel, on the site of the former QueHuong 1 Hotel (at 165-167 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 1), started in April, and to date the foundation has been completed. The four-star hotel is due to commence operation in 2012, with three-level underground parking, 18 floors of hotel space, 250 bedrooms, restaurants, meeting rooms, leisure and entertainment rooms. The project’s investment capital is about US$38 million.

Liberty Central Hotel

Que Huong Liberty Co. started building Liberty Central Hotel (formerly Que Huong Liberty 6 at 177-179 Le Thanh Ton St., Dist. 1), with the design by Ong & Ong Company (Singapore) and construction by CotecCons.
In February 2010, the company put part of Liberty Central Hotel into operation, consisting of one-level underground parking, 12 floors of hotel space, 139 bedrooms and other international four-star standard services, capitalized at US$15 million.

Central Restaurant can host up to 150 guests, serving breakfast and Vietnamese specialties in a Fusion style. LIO Coffee Lounge on the ground floor is a relaxing area for welcoming guests.

To meet the demand for meetings and parties, there are the luxurious Apollo conference room hosting up to 150 people, with modern equipment and two small meeting rooms, holding from 20-40 guests.
There are two private dining rooms on the second floor and the Executive Lounge on the 11th floor serving business guests.

In addition, staff at the Business Center and Concierge are ready to answer any questions. Guests can relax with services such as spa, massage, an outdoor swimming pool on the 12th floor and a gym on the top floor.
Liberty Central Hotel is managed by Saigontourist. Pullman Saigon Center and Novotel Saigon Center hotels will be under Accor’s management.

“The combination of Saigontourist and Accor will help increase international tourists, diversify and upgrade product and service quality as well as professionalism. The cooperation between Saigontourist and Accor will also contribute to perfecting management techniques of Saigontourist in line with international standards,” Nguyen Huu Tho said.

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Friday, December 3, 2010

Xmas and New Year at Majestic and Grand

The Majestic Saigon Hotel is having parties for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at two of its venues.  You can enjoy both big nights at gala parties at Prima Ballroom – Breeze Sky Bar on the fifth floor. Feast on the Asian and Western buffet, while being entertained by music shows for children with Christmas carols, bartender performances, a dancing contest and a live flamenco band.

Tickets cost VND1.5 million per adult and VND745,000 per child, inclusive of wine and beer.

M.Bar on the eighth floor will also hold Christmas and New Year parties with BBQ buffets, bartender performances and carols on Christmas Eve. Cost is VND1.08 million per adult and VND540,000 per child, inclusive of drinks.

At the Grand Saigon Hotel, Chez-nous Restaurant will welcome Christmas and 2011with great food and entertainment.

The Saigon Christmas Gala event will serve hotel specialties - abalone soup, clam soup, grilled jambon with honey, grilled shrimps and steamed rabbit with wine while diners are entertained by flamenco dancers and live music from Cocoband.

At the New Year’s Eve party eat sumptuous turkey, shrimp, salmon, veal and clam while some of Saigon’s best music acts keep your toes tapping.

Tickets are US$50 per adult and US$30 per child with the buy 10 tickets get one free deal for purchases before December 22.

At the Bar Des – Amis on the hotel’s first floor, there will be a poolside BBQ buffet both nights with music by a Philippines cover band.

Tickets are priced at US$35 per adult and US$20 per child. Guests who buy 10 tickets will get one free.

The Majestic Saigon Hotel is at 1 Dong Khoi Street, HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3829 5517, email: banquet@majesticsaigon.com.vn.

The Grand Saigon Hotel is at 8 Dong Khoi Street in HCMC’s District 1, tel: 3824 5771, email: banquetsales@grandhotel.vn.

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Monday, November 22, 2010

Turkey countdown

Turkey countdown
Only two weeks until Thanksgiving… do you know where your turkey is?


Thanksgiving Day has become America’s day to eat.


Every year, right around this time, US newspapers abound with pie recipes and methods for staving off Turkey-induced comas.


The holiday allegedly dates back to the 17th century when a group of Native Americans made the mistake of giving food to a starving group of European settlers.


(They’re like raccoons, if you feed them, you’ll only attract more!)


In 1863, after a great number of America’s gracious Indians had been displaced, killed or relocated, the United States declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.


Every year afterward, on the fourth Thursday of every November, Americans have gathered together to give thanks. Most families gather to eat a tremendous feast and express feelings of thankfulness and gratitude to their family, friends and neighbors.


The more likely scenario, however, is that everyone gets together and drinks and eats too much.


Here in Ho Chi Minh City, famous chefs in five-star restaurants are amassing intricate menus and rolling up their sleeves to prepare a nice and meaningful dinner for their customers on Thanksgiving Day.


The kitchen staff at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel are busily crafting a buffet for Thanksgiving Day at the Café Rivoli Restaurant.


The restaurant, bedecked in elegant and modern décor will stock a full buffet featuring fresh roasted turkey and all the traditional trimmings.


The dessert menu is slated to feature cheesecake, traditional apple pie and fresh fruit accompanied by free drink.












WHERE TO GO



Customers can go to the following restaurants in HCMC to enjoy a Thanksgiving Day dinner:


Café RivoliSofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel

17 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1

Tel: (08) 3 824 1555

Email: fb@sofitelsaigon.com.vn


Nineteen Ground Floor

Caravelle Hotel

19 Lam Son Square, District 1

Tel: (08) 3 823 4999

Email: fbd@caravellehotel.vnn.vn


Atrium CaféLegend Hotel Saigon

2A-4A Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1

Tel: (08) 3 823 3333




The Thanksgiving Day party will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on November 25. Admission will cost VND750,000++ for an adult, VND375,000++ for a child from six to 12 and free for kids under five years old.


For those interested in eating their Thanksgiving meal in a homier atmosphere (or tricking their in-laws into believing that they can cook) the five-star hotel will be selling turkey and other Thanksgiving essentials at their Gourmand shop in the lobby.


A kilogram of a roast turkey and condiments will sell for VND495,000++.


The hotel has already begun taking orders for whole birds (cooked, of course). Orders must be placed at least one day prior to your pick-up date.


If you do attempt to cook an entire Thanksgiving meal and fail, consider Nineteen Restaurant, located in the luxurious downtown Caravelle Hotel.


The hotel staff is gearing up to carve whole roasted turkeys and serve out traditional condiments – stuffing, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce.


The traditionally terrestrial menu will be accompanied by a bountiful seafood selection of oysters, salmon fillets, marinated sea-bass, king prawns, and flower crabs, cooked to order and accompanied by a host of delicious sauces.


Caviar and fish roe stations will offer sea grapes, salmon roe, lumpfish (black and red).


The main selections will be accompanied by appetizers, soup, cheese plates, roasted meats and desserts. The buffet will cost VND938,000++ per person.


Customers can also pass by Legend Hotel Saigon to enjoy a buffet at Atrium Café Restaurant.


The buffet lunch will cost VND420,000++ for an adult and entire Thanksgiving meal and fail, consider Nineteen Restaurant, located in the luxurious downtown Caravelle Hotel.


The hotel staff is gearing up to carve whole roasted turkeys and serve out traditional condiments – stuffing, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce.


The traditionally terrestrial menu will be accompanied by a bountiful seafood selection of oysters, salmon fillets, marinated sea-bass, king prawns, and flower crabs, cooked to order and accompanied by a host of delicious sauces.


Caviar and fish roe stations will offer sea grapes, salmon roe, lumpfish (black and red).


The main selections will be accompanied by appetizers, soup, cheese plates, roasted meats and desserts. The buffet will cost VND938,000++ per person.


Customers can also pass by Legend Hotel Saigon to enjoy a buffet at Atrium Café Restaurant.


The buffet lunch will cost VND420,000++ for an adult and VND210,000++ for a child, including soft drinks, tea and coffee.


The buffet supper costs VND760,000++ for an adult and VND380,000++ for a child, including wine, tea, soft drinks, beer and coffee.

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