Originally Posted by
SanDiego1K
Who has stayed at the Sheraton as a plat and the IC as a RA who can compare and contrast them? I've stayed at the Sheraton, Hyatt, and Marriott. I prefer the Sheraton of those three, in large part because they gave me a suite and have a pleasant lounge.
Also, there have been negative comments about the location of the IC. Is there indeed a drawback?
I "moved" from Sheraton (where I got Plat.) to IC (where I'm RA) a little less than two years ago. The main reason for this was actually IC Asiana Saigon. I travel to Vietnam 10-12 times a year and I newer really got comfortable at Sheraton, while I simply love Asiana Saigon. I can't really put my fingers on any specific reason, the Saigon Sheraton treats their plats. very well indeed and it's a great property.
Asiana Saigon is probably a bit more stingy on what you get and they tend to follow the rules without any exceptions - Like my first reward night there a few weeks back, after spending around 150 paid nights at the hotel; No upgrade and no free minibar. Yes, I know that is the policy, but still I think they should make some exceptions from the rules now and then. However, there is one single reason why I always stay at Asiana Saigon and probably will continue to do so, and that is the staff. Especially the staff at the Club lounge is awesome. Nothing is ever a problem and they do their utmost to take care of you. I hate the term "A home away from home", as a hotel will newer feels like home, however, for me Asiana Saigon is as close as it gets. With 200 nights++ on the road every year, it do mean a lot to check into a hotel where everyone knows you and you get the feeling that you are among friends.
About the location I don't think there is a big difference. Sheraton is closer to Ben Thanh Market while IC is closer to the Notre-Dame Basilica and the main post office, but both hotels are well within walking distance of most sights in district 1.