Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Caravelle Ho Chi Minh City, Park Hyatt Saigon and Hilton Hanoi Opera is the leading hotels in the world ranking of 500 hotels by Travel & Leisure Magazine (USA) 1/2011 of January Vote. The rankings are conducted annually and is considered one of the most prestigious vote of the tourism industry. This is the 9th poll was conducted Travel & Leisure, with the participation of 973 000 readers. According to the scoring table, in Vietnam, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi ranked first with 90.87 point, followed by the Caravelle, Park Hyatt Saigon and Hilton Hanoi Opera. In Southeast Asia, there are 12 hotels in Thailand, 6 of Singapore, 3 of Cambodia, 1 of Laos, 1 of Indonesia and 1 in Malaysia also reached the Top 500 ranking by Travel & Leisure. About 4 Vietnam luxury hotels of the world:
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel Hanoi Sofitel Legend Metropole is located in the center of Hanoi, was built in 1901 by Gustave Emile Dumoutier, an official in the education sector and Andre Ducamp, a French independent investment and capital contribution the name of the company business real estate France (Societe Francaise Immobiliere). Hotel’s full name is “Grand Hotel Metropole Palace”, is assessed one of the hotel’s most beautiful French architecture in Indochina by the book “Modern Indochina – Polytechnic administration tourism and economic”. Indochinoise report issued on 18/03/1901 commented “Grand Hotel Metropole Palace is the most imposing hotel Indochina”. During the first half of the 20th century, Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel is the meeting place of the Hanoi’s elite with a genuine Paris’s style French restaurant and famous wine. Sofitel Legend Metropole always voted as one of the leading hotels not only in Vietnam but also in Asia and around the world. The titles of hotel gained in recent years: - “The best hotel in Hanoi” by Asia Money magazine voted in 2007. - “One of 500 best hotels in the world” by two famous American magazine Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveller voted in 2007. - “The best hotels for merchant in Hanoi” by the famous travel magazine of Asia – Pacific Business Traveller Asia Pacific voted in 2007. - In 2009, the hotel in the “Gold list” of Conde Nast Traveller Magazine and among “500 Best Resort Hotels in the world” by the readers of Travel & Leisure magazine voted. - Gold Award Heritage 2010 of Asia Pacific Tourism Association (PATA).
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel Park Hyatt Saigon is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, 7km from Tan Son Nhat international airport, by American International Group Hyatt executive. Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel is 5-star hotel operations in Ho Chi Minh City. Park Hyatt Saigon is a 9 – storey building, ivory – white. The façade bears a French architecture, with small windows. The area in front of the hotel is decorated with colorful flower gardens and fountains. All facilities of hotel are of international standards, giving visitors the holidays very comfortable and convenient. The awards of Park Hyatt Saigon during past year: - In 2007 – 2007: Best Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (by Travel & Leisure Magazine, Business Traveller Asia Pacific, Destin Asian and Asia Money voted). - In 2008: One of 100 best hotels in Asia (by readers of Condé Nast Traveller Magazine voted), One of 50 best hotels in Asia (by Travel & Leisure Magazine voted). - Best Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (by Destin Asian, Business Traveller Asia pacific voted). - In 2009: Asia’s best hotel in the world (Travel & Leisure Magazine voted); Best Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (Destine Asian Magazine voted).
Caravelle Hotel Ho Chi Minh City Caravelle is a hotel of international standard 5 – star, located in the center of Lam Son Square in Ho Chi Minh City. Caravelle was launched in Christmas 1959, is a joint venture between the Saigon Tourist Corporation and Glynhill Hotels & Resorts Company (Vietnam). From the French style architectural, the Caravelle was built in 1998 and redesigned into a luxury hotel and modern. Some typical awards in recent years that the Caravelle has received: - The title “The hotel meets all the expectations of customer” by The Guide Magazine voted in 2006 – 2007. - Award “The best hotel serves business in 2009” by the Hotels Tourism Association awarded. - Award “ASEAN Green Hotel 2010 – 2011” by Vietnam Tourism Association – The Secretariat of the Southeast Asian Nations Association awarded in 2010. - The Guide Awards 2010 – “Sustainable Tourism Development & Environmental Protection”. - Top 3 “The best hotel serves business in Ho Chi Minh City” in 2010 by readers of Business Traveller Asia Pacific voted.
Hilton Hanoi Opera Located in the center of Hanoi, Hilton Hanoi Opera is the most luxurious 5-star hotel in Vietnam, by American Hilton Hotel Corporations operating. Hilton Hanoi Opera is a fusion of traditional: Vietnam people are friendly and hospitable, the credibility of the hotel, perfect service and modern equipment. Hilton Hanoi Opera has won many prestigious awards such as: - Award “Best Hotel in Vietnam” by World Travel Awards organization (organizational assessment of tourism services reputable leading) voted during 5 consecutive years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. - In 2003, Hilton Hanoi Opera with 16 hotels in the Asia – Pacific was awarded “Best Hotel for the business year in Vietnam”.
