August 9, 2012 - Accor, the leading international
operator of
hotels in Asia-Pacific and Vietnam, today announces the opening of
Novotel Saigon
Centre, a newly-built hotel
located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
This new upper mid-scale hotel promises
new experiences and convenience for both business and leisure
travellers
visiting this vibrant city.
Mr. Patrick Basset,
Senior Vice President, Accor Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia,
says, “Novotel
Saigon Centre’s prime location makes it an ideal place to stay when
visiting
this city. We are proud to
introduce this new Novotel hotel as it completes the spectrum of Accor
hotel brands that
guests visiting the city can choose from – from luxury Sofitel,
upper-midscale
Novotel, to economy ibis. Saigon now has an Accor hotel to meet all
travellers’
budgets and expectations.”
The 247 guest rooms
and suites have been thoughtfully designed to present guests with
spacious,
modern and efficient room functionalities, while maintaining the full
sense of
relaxation and comfort for which the Novotel brand is globally
renowned. Guests
can find top-of-the-line amenities and new features such as a
connectivity
panel and switchable transparent bathroom glass, and avail of free
Wi-Fi
internet access throughout the hotel.
Mr. Thierry Le
Ponner, Novotel Saigon Centre’s General Manager says, “Novotel Saigon
Centre offers a new alternative for
visitors, whether the purpose of stay is for business or leisure. The
hotel’s modern
facilities combine technology and well-being to respond perfectly to
all travellers’
needs. With spacious rooms, superb services, and a strong commitment to
sustainable development, this hotel is destined to make an impression
with the
best hospitality experience for all guests and raise the bar for all
4-star
hotels in this city.”
The
hotel features four distinguished food and beverage outlets. With
modern décor
and an open kitchen concept, Novotel’s signature restaurant - The
Square -
offers exquisite international cuisine, with both buffet and à
la
carte options. The Premier Lounge provides a variety of drinks and
snacks
to guests staying on Premier Floors, offering exclusive benefits such
as a private
breakfast buffet and all-day refreshments.
Bar 167 Faubourg allows
guests to sit inside in a modern and relaxed atmosphere or outside on
the
terrace, watching people bustling through the city. Guests can also
relax by
the pool and enjoy cocktails and refreshments with a stunning view of
the city
centre at the Pool Bar.
True to Novotel’s
commitment to successful meetings, the hotel's five meeting rooms offer
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, while providing over 400
square metres
of space that can accommodate up to 350 persons. Technical support
teams are
always on standby to ensure the success of all corporate or social
events, medium-to-large
functions and parties.
To counterbalance
with relaxation, the hotel’s wellness centre, In|Balance, extends its
invitation to an in-house swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna and spa.
Located in the heart of the city’s business
and entertainment area, the hotel is just a short 20-minute drive from
HCMC’s Tan Son
Nhat International Airport and merely 1.5 km away from Saigon Railway
Station.
It is only a few steps from the city’s landmarks, such
as the Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral
and Ben Thanh Market.
About Novotel
As the mid-scale hotel brand within
the Accor group portfolio, Novotel offers close to 400 hotels and
resorts in 60 countries, situated in the center of major international
cities
from business districts to tourist destinations. Novotel’s consistently
high
standard of service contributes to the wellbeing of both business and
leisure
travellers: think spacious, modular-design guestrooms, balanced cuisine
available 24/7, excellent meeting facilities, attentive staff,
dedicated
children’s areas and rejuvenating wellness facilities. The Novotel
group is a
pioneer in sustainable development and all Novotel hotels participate
in the
EarthCheck worldwide environmental certification programme.
More information at Novotel.com.
About Accor
Accor, the world's leading hotel operator
and market
leader in
Europe, is present in 90 countries with more than 4,200 hotels and
500,000 rooms. Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel,
Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all
seasons/ibis Styles, Etap Hotel/Formule 1/ibis budget, hotelF1 and
Motel 6 - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With
145,000 employees
worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years
of
know-how and expertise.