IC Asiana Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City Master Thread
Sep 5, 2017, 2:42 am
#211
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ether
Programs: Some, not all.
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This time was on the 29th floor, but facing the the new building. It's a little disconcerting at how close the building is, maybe just 30 meters, and that you can see directly into the other building and I assume they can see into the residences. Had we been there any longer than one night I would have asked for a room on the other side of the building.
As it turned out, due to flight cancellation we ended up staying a second night which I paid for as I would be claiming on my travel insurance. As I received just 575 points for the stay I queried it with IHG and was informed:
As it turned out, due to flight cancellation we ended up staying a second night which I paid for as I would be claiming on my travel insurance. As I received just 575 points for the stay I queried it with IHG and was informed:
3. Members will earn two and one-half (2.5) points per $1 USD on all qualified room rates and qualified incidental expenditures for stays at The Residence Suites Dubai F.C, InterContinental Doha Residences, and Asiana Reside Saigon Residences.
Dec 15, 2017, 1:20 am
#212
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 61
Park Hyatt is a nicer looking hotel. Pool is swankier. Gym is nicer. Food is more refined. The bar is cooler. Rooms are more up to date.
But it these differences are marginal. I was very happy with both If it were me I'd save the $$ unless it was an occasion of sorts.
But it these differences are marginal. I was very happy with both If it were me I'd save the $$ unless it was an occasion of sorts.
Jan 16, 2018, 11:12 am
#213
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I am going to try this hotel on an upcoming trip. Does this hotel upgrqde (gold) ambassador level members on paid stays? Also, will they likely offer club upsell at check in, and is club level worth it at this property?
This property looks like a good value proposition in a good location. I am looking forward to trying it.
This property looks like a good value proposition in a good location. I am looking forward to trying it.
Jan 16, 2018, 11:42 am
#214
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,019
I am going to try this hotel on an upcoming trip. Does this hotel upgrqde (gold) ambassador level members on paid stays? Also, will they likely offer club upsell at check in, and is club level worth it at this property?
This property looks like a good value proposition in a good location. I am looking forward to trying it.
This property looks like a good value proposition in a good location. I am looking forward to trying it.
Jan 16, 2018, 12:06 pm
#215
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I can only answer the question about the club lounge. Early last year the quality and selection of food deteriorated and you could feel the cost cutting everywhere (the had a new GM). Last time a few month ago) the club lounge was much better, but still not up to the level 2 or 3 years ago. I would rate the lounge above average and the service in the lounge very good.
Jan 16, 2018, 2:24 pm
#217
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Thanks for letting me know - I can’t stand cheap wine. And in Vietnam on a leisure trip, I also do not want to be snacking on IC lounge food when I can eat in the hotel’s restaurants and go outside to eat. I won’t bother paying for club level, as that money can undoubtedly buy better food and wine elsewhere in Saigon.
Jan 16, 2018, 11:00 pm
#219
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
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Thanks for letting me know - I can’t stand cheap wine. And in Vietnam on a leisure trip, I also do not want to be snacking on IC lounge food when I can eat in the hotel’s restaurants and go outside to eat. I won’t bother paying for club level, as that money can undoubtedly buy better food and wine elsewhere in Saigon.
Jan 28, 2018, 2:49 pm
#220
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I am going to burn an Ambassador weekend night certificate. I’ve booked into Deluxe Corner Suite for two nights. Is that a good category, or should I go for Executive Suite? Note I really do not need the extra space, I am mostly interested in view quality and in trying the club access for a couple of nights. My guess is that Deluxe Corner should be fine.
Jan 28, 2018, 7:41 pm
#221
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
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I am going to burn an Ambassador weekend night certificate. I’ve booked into Deluxe Corner Suite for two nights. Is that a good category, or should I go for Executive Suite? Note I really do not need the extra space, I am mostly interested in view quality and in trying the club access for a couple of nights. My guess is that Deluxe Corner should be fine.
Jan 28, 2018, 8:14 pm
#222
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
The Corner Suite has a somewhat smaller living room, work desk in the bedroom. The Executive has a separate toilet, somewhat bigger living room and vie only to one side of the building. In my opinion none of the rooms has an outstanding view, the corner has a view to two different sides. I would book whatever is cheaper or check with the hotel how the upgrades work. They are adhering fairly strict to the rules.
I am not entirely sure I’ll have another use for the weekend night certificate in the near future, and I will get a new one soon with renewal.
Jan 29, 2018, 4:38 am
#223
Join Date: Sep 2000
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Hmm... neither sounds particularly exciting. I will be staying for several additional nights in a room - do you think the suite is even nice enough to justify the added hassle of switching rooms mid stay?
I am not entirely sure I’ll have another use for the weekend night certificate in the near future, and I will get a new one soon with renewal.
Jan 29, 2018, 9:44 am
#224
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
For two people the executive suite is good, since one can relax/sleep and the other work. Also the suite is nice if you let your business contacts visit you there and need a quiet place to talk since the bedroom is separated from the living room by a door - and the executive suite has a toilet next to the living room.
Feb 24, 2018, 8:36 am
#225
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Does this hotel have discrete club rooms, or does “club” just mean having the same room type with the addition of the club benefits? I ask because I may opt for club for teh first half of my stay only. I do not want to be asked to switch rooms, or necessarily pay upsell to retain the same room. I have Gold Ambassador status, if that matters.