SPG Properties in Halong Bay
Aug 11, 2012, 9:49 pm
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SPG Properties in Halong Bay
I cannot find any SPG properties in Halong Bay in spg.com, although I recall there were news that Four Points and Sheraton will have new properties there.
Has anyone got more news?
Has anyone got more news?
Aug 11, 2012, 11:35 pm
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There is the four points http://www.e-travelvietnam.com/hoteldetail/2119/Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Halong-Bay-Hotel.html sheraton in along bay
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Aug 12, 2012, 4:01 am
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nearly 5-years ago (mid-2005), Starwood announced both a Four Points and a Sheraton would open in Halong Bay in 2008 & 2010, respectively. NEITHER of these properties were ever completed and branded under Starwood management.
BTW, if you bothered to look, this question was asked (by me) and responded to by others previously
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...roperties.html
BTW, if you bothered to look, this question was asked (by me) and responded to by others previously
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...roperties.html
Aug 12, 2012, 6:40 am
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Thanks for the replies. Will skip the Halong City then.
Aug 12, 2012, 6:56 am
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don't do that just because they don't have an SPG prop........ Halong Bay is beautiful especially if you take an overnight junk boat and they do have a Novotel there........and at least on last years visit I didn't have anyone shooting at me as we did back in the '60s............
Dendrite;19105061]Thanks for the replies. Will skip the Halong City then.
Aug 12, 2012, 9:50 am
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Halong City is something that one can skip, but certainly don't skip Halong Bay. I would stay in Hanooi, drive out to Halong and do an overnight on the bay, staying on a Junk! It is a really great trip and fun experience. Many different options on how to do this, and all levels of ships/travel agents/boat operators to use!
Certainly don't skip Halong due to the lack of a SPG property on the bay itself!
Just my 2 cents!
Certainly don't skip Halong due to the lack of a SPG property on the bay itself!
Just my 2 cents!
Aug 12, 2012, 9:58 am
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Agreed with jkingsle. Stay at the Sheraton Hanoi and take a 1-2 day junk boat tour to Halong Bay. That will be the highlight of your Vietnam trip. Halong Bay simply can't be skipped.
Aug 13, 2012, 9:16 am
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Halong Bay is in my top 5 places in the world. It is so beautiful that it hurts. We did a two night trip and wished we had planned a week.
Getting back to SPG properties in the area. We spent time at the Sheraton Hanoi before and after the Halong Bay trip. Descent property, nice lounge, good platinum recognition for me.
The van ride from Hanoi to Halong Bay is no fun - but worth it. Wish there was a descent air connection to Halong Bay.
Getting back to SPG properties in the area. We spent time at the Sheraton Hanoi before and after the Halong Bay trip. Descent property, nice lounge, good platinum recognition for me.
The van ride from Hanoi to Halong Bay is no fun - but worth it. Wish there was a descent air connection to Halong Bay.