From now till the end of August 2010, guests can book a hotel stay at the Renaissance Riverside in Ho Chi Minh City and learn how to cook Vietnamese dishes. The package “For All Vietnamese Food Aficionados” includes grocery shopping for fresh ingredients at the Ben Thanh market, followed by a cooking class.

The package offers two nights in a deluxe room and daily buffet breakfast at a rate starting from USD220 per night, with the option of additional nights at the same rate. This rate is subject to government taxes. Rooms are double occupancy and overlook the Saigon River. The hotel is situated in Ho Chi Minh City’s business district and is a short distance from museums and galleries. [Read more…]

Hanoi Elegance Hotel is offering a super sale for rooms at its latest property in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Hanoi Elegance 5 is an eco-friendly boutique hotel with modern comforts and easy access to the rest of the city. From now till 15 July 2010, soft-opening promotional rates start from USD60+ per night for a Superior Twin room. Particularly attractive is the Executive Suite, for USD90+ per night, based on double occupancy. This rate includes daily breakfast, which can be enjoyed at the Elegance Cafe, overlooking the Hoan Kiem Lake and Long Bien Bridge. [Read more…]

The Novotel Ha Long Bay is offering the Ha Long Delight package, valid for booking from now to 30 September 2010. Rates start at USD118++ per night for a Standard Room. Pay a little more to upgrade your room category to a Superior Bay View or Executive room that comes with a panoramic view of the gorgeous Ha Long Bay. Room prices are quoted for two adults. Up to two children under the age of 16 can be accommodated for free.

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Book a Deluxe Room at the New World Hotel Saigon from now till 30 September 2010 at their special rate of USD159 per night, subject to service charge and government taxes.

The summer rate includes a USD30 credit per room that can be used to offset dining, laundry, mini-bar or telephone charges. The credit amount will be reflected in your check-out bill and cannot be accumulated for a future stay. This booking requires a stay of at least two nights and includes daily breakfast for one. Additional breakfast is priced at USD10++ per person. [Read more…]

Three Somerset Hanoi properties are offering a special summer rate from now till the end of July. Choose from properties in the city center, at West Lake or at Hoa Binh, with daily rates starting from USD80 for a studio and USD120 for a two-bedroom apartment. The rate does not include tax and service charge.

Included is daily breakfast, wireless Internet access and a complimentary city tour. The city tour runs on a fixed schedule and advanced reservations are recommended. Guests can also sign up for tours to Ha Long Bay and other destinations at an additional charge. [Read more…]