mister__big

Just completed a PB stay and my review of the IC Danang can be read here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19505395-post5855.html

Flyer2020

Hi all, long time reader, first post.

I am staying at this resort at the moment. For those interested, we are staying in a villa and club benefits are $200 USD ++ per night extra.

Will post a full review once stay complete.

Happy to answer any questions if someone is considering staying here.

Thank you

quitecontrary

Welcome to Flyertalk. I look forward to your trip report.

slickalick

Thanks for this - would be very interested in your trip report including specifically what club benefits are included for US$200++ per night?

tdrag97

Anyone booked with point break and stay more then two ppl on a room? How much did try charge and what type I'd benefits does just plat get?

slickalick

I received a very prompt reply regarding the Club Intercontinental benefits at the IC Danang, as below;

Dear xxxx,

I would like to offer the club InterContinental package at US 200++/room/night with its benefits provided at the moment as follow:

� Meet & greet at the airport in our lounge by our airport representative

� Luggage assist during arrival

� Private limousine transfer both ways (up to 2 guests per car)

� Butler service

� Packing/unpacking of goods

� One time pressing service (upon arrival or before departure)

� Breakfast in Citron for 2

� 30 minutes foot reflexology massage per guest and stay

� Guaranteed reserved sun bed on the beach

� Priority dining and entertainment reservations and seating

� Priority Spa reservations

� Additional in-room amenities plus gift

� In-room soap menu and pillow menu

� Late check-out 4pm


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Seems surprisingly poor value to me or am i missing something? A few of these benefits would be applicable to RA/A members, and the rate that i'm on already includes 2 way transfers.

Surprised that there is no evening cocktails etc or all day coffee/tea/softdrinks included.

I'm sure I read a TR which said that evening coctails were complimentary for RA or "Club" guests from a seperate menu in one of the bars....

tdrag97

anyone have issues with more ppl staying then two when booking under PB special? Cuz seem like PB only allow two to stay per room

jsw1773

Not sure if you're addressing the cost or the sleeping arrangements, but we have a similar dilemma. We're three adults going to Danang in April and I'd love to stay in the Atrium Suite, but according to reservations, the resort has no rollaways. The only rooms that may (easily) sleep more than two may be the entry-level Standard Classic Rooms with 2 queen beds or the (slightly out-of-reach) villas.

We may be resigned to staying at the Hyatt Regency instead.

MisterSelfish

Just finished a stay there for two nights with the Mrs. on cash & points - 15,000 + $70.

On arrival we decided to pay for an upgrade to the Atrium Suite, which would have cost $150 a night because of Chinese New Year. Instead we opted to enroll in the Ambassador program for $200. Got upgraded to the Atrium Suite + free night cert for future stay. We got a decent Chilean wine + cake as a welcome gift.

The resort is still very new, extremely beautiful, and felt nearly empty - there were probably less than 150 guests while we were there. Construction is still underway, and I believe they said it would be completely finished by 2014.

Breakfast was a little expensive at $25 a head, but was plentiful, and the views were superb. Keep in mind once you get there you're completely isolated from everything - a cab ride into town is at least 20 minutes, with the airport at about 30 minutes (and $18) with no traffic. The ___LONG___ bar was pretty slick, and has a happy hour buy 1 get 1 free from 5-7pm, though as with all Asian bars you're best off sticking to beer or wine.

Truly a luxurious experience. My wife is still talking about it. ^

OrientExpress

Curently being here with Mrs and two kids, booked classic room using free night cert, were upgraded to Premium. Until now, it was my best hotel & resort experience.
I will make full report when stay is completed
Happy Chinese Lunar New Year every one.

OrientExpress

Just finish our stay,
The resort was not open officially, Grand opening estimate on March13

I liked the bathroom with rain shower, comfortable bed with about 10 pillows
Was upgraded to Premium King (booked classic room using BOGO)
I tried to book Premium King before with hope that hotel will upgrade to Autrium suite, but after email conversation with hotel, which denied upgrade for Reward stay & BOGO rate, changed back to Classic room.
Were given small wooden card holder as a gift, plus 4pm check-out & fruit in the room.

We loved Harnn amenities + Toiletries Kit for man & woman (separately)
Our room is on Sky Level
Very big Plasma TV with Bose sound system & huge selection of movies, music on demand
Huge balcony over looking the sea with dining table for 4
Illy Espresso Cofe machine in room, capsules replenish on-demand

The LONG Pool was closed, only garden pool open
Hotel now selling kind of visitor voucher 500K VND/per person (~ 24$), which visitor can spend on food & beverage, so the issue was: Beach sun beds (around 20) occupied by non-hotels guest, groups of 20 noisy visitor are every where (beach, pool, bar, receptions, Citron restaurant).

Overall, we loved this resort & enjoyed our stay here.

sultanbinaber

seems to be a larger issue than expected It was closed mid of January because water was dripping down into the gym.


This is really bad news if you ask me. Being in a remote location and only accessible via the official resort entrance is (i.e. now was) one of the major USP of this property. Day guests can (and regarding this report will ) destroy the exclusive atmosphere

fred8ab

looks like RA get only a single up on paid stay. Any information about the minibar and the prices for dinner in the restaurant?

sultanbinaber

cannot confirm this. My standard room booking was upgraded to an Atrium Suite on BOGO-Stay.

Minibar includes mostly softdrinks (~10), some Miniatures (~6) and some beers (~4). Snacks are not included.

There are three Restaurants. Apart from the French one (upscale and therefore expensive) the price level is rather low for a resort of this category. Somehow similar to normal restaurant prices in a larger western European city.
e.g. Pizza in Beach Restaurant 10�, main course w/ meat in Citron ~15�, Asian main courses from 8�.

MisterSelfish

Regular 'ol Ambassador status gets an upgrade to the Atrium Suite - totally worth it. My trip report with pics here:

http://theselfishyears.com/2013/02/2...insula-resort/