Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel Joins Summit

The Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel has joined Summit Hotels & Resorts, a brand of Preferred Hotel Group.

Located in the western section of Hanoi City in the upcoming business area of Cau Giay District, the new Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel is the closest hotel to the National Convention Center. Furthermore, the 618-room European-style hotel debuts as the largest hotel in Vietnam and is part of the new Charmvit Grand Plaza complex, which encompasses high-end retail and an office tower.

The hotel's Millennium Ballroom seats up to 1,200 guests with computerized lighting, sound equipment, simultaneous translation booths, and a movable stage. There are also 20 function rooms of varying sizes with state-of-the-art equipment. Catering specifically to business travelers, Executive Club offers wireless Internet, breakfast and cocktails, personalized concierge service, and use of a boardroom.

The 3,700-square-meter Grand Plaza Fitness Club is one of the largest in Hanoi, offering a fully equipped fitness center, a one-of-a-kind indoor jogging track, an indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, an indoor electronic golf range, as well as a spa.

Five food and beverage outlets offer a wide range of Asian cuisines, including a lounge for cocktails and live entertainment.

"We have been looking for the right partner in Vietnam, and the new Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel is a great addition to our portfolio with its extensive offerings for both the leisure and business sector and its location within a mixed-use complex," said Mark Simmons, area managing director, Asia, for Preferred Hotel Group.

"Being the largest hotel development in Hanoi, we are excited and honored to be the first hotel in Vietnam to partner with Preferred Hotel Group, under the Summit Hotels & Resorts brand," said Kim Hee Soo, chief executive officer of Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel. "Their strong global presence will assist us to be competitive with major international markets entering into Hanoi."

The hotel has a special opening promotion of 20% off Best Available Rate plus breakfast and internet. The deal is valid through 15 February 2011 and rates start from US$120.

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