InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort [Master Thread]
Apr 11, 2017, 10:05 am
#271
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ether
Programs: Some, not all.
Posts: 1,595
I'm here now (on points) and it's good, but to a degree over rated.
Apr 16, 2017, 11:56 pm
#272
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Platinum, SPG Gold
Posts: 413
Apr 19, 2017, 7:59 am
#273
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Boston
Posts: 29
I booked a stay here in august. I have 7 nights total to spend in the area. However I didn't realize the hotel was so far from Hoi An. Almost an hour? Is that correct? I really want to spend some time in Hoi An so I'm thinking about cancelling some nights and spending then at a Beach hotel in Hoi An instead? I'm wondering if it's worth it to go to a different, probably not as luxurious hotel for about 2 or 3 out of 7 nights just to be close to Hoi An. Note: I have a one year old child which is the reason I worry about traveling to Hoi An from the IC. It seems like it would be more practical to be close by incase he is cranky we can just easily go back to the hotel for a nap.
Any recommendations in Hoi An?
Any recommendations in Hoi An?
Plus, one of the best parts about Hoi An is walking around the Ancient Town at night. It can get a little crowded in high season, but it is still beautiful nonetheless.
I would recommend the Almanity Hotel or Essence Hotel and Spa for your stay in Hoi An. Almanity does an amazing Sunday brunch, and Essence is overall one of the best hotels in the entire town imo. I stayed in Hoi An for about four months so I stayed in my fair share.
Enjoy your time there, it's amazing. PM me if you want any restaurant recommendations!
Apr 30, 2017, 11:46 am
#274
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: OW Sapp, SPG Plat, Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 291
Enjoyed two free nights here having earnt them completing the first Accelerate promotion.
I was upgraded to a higher room category as was IHG Platinum (From Plat Amex).
Tried to get them to give me club lounge access if I signed up onsite for the Ambassador programme but they were having none of it. They did offer a large discount to the Club Lounge price if I signed up but I didn't go for it. I think they offered it at $100 per day.
I did eat twice at La Maison 1888 though which was well worth it, albeit rather pricey !!
One of my best redemption yet. Was $900 cash price for lowest level room for 2 nights - not sure how much the room was supposed to be that I was upgraded to. All for doing something paltry like staying two weekends in any IHG properties during the accelerate promotional period :-)
I would go back.
Especially if it was free :-)
I was upgraded to a higher room category as was IHG Platinum (From Plat Amex).
Tried to get them to give me club lounge access if I signed up onsite for the Ambassador programme but they were having none of it. They did offer a large discount to the Club Lounge price if I signed up but I didn't go for it. I think they offered it at $100 per day.
I did eat twice at La Maison 1888 though which was well worth it, albeit rather pricey !!
One of my best redemption yet. Was $900 cash price for lowest level room for 2 nights - not sure how much the room was supposed to be that I was upgraded to. All for doing something paltry like staying two weekends in any IHG properties during the accelerate promotional period :-)
I would go back.
Especially if it was free :-)
May 21, 2017, 2:41 pm
#275
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 945
If I book a 1 Bedroom Villa by the Beach on Bogo and then 3 nights on points (I am a Plat Ambassador), what is the likelihood of keeping that room on for the 5 nights?
Or is a better strategy to book the Peninsula Suite with the hope they will let us stay for the 5 nights.
We are there for our wedding anniversary.
Or is a better strategy to book the Peninsula Suite with the hope they will let us stay for the 5 nights.
We are there for our wedding anniversary.
May 21, 2017, 11:00 pm
#276
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
No upgrades to villa under the RA/Amb upgrade entitlement.
They will not let you keep the room for free - they are very alive to people doing exactly this, and will request that you pay the difference. You can negotiate a little bit with them, but it will not be $0.
They will not let you keep the room for free - they are very alive to people doing exactly this, and will request that you pay the difference. You can negotiate a little bit with them, but it will not be $0.
May 22, 2017, 3:49 am
#277
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 945
Which category of room would you recommend I book that has the highest chance of us staying in it for the 3 reward nights?
I definitely want Club access
May 22, 2017, 4:21 am
#278
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
I would just book the category of room which I actually want under the Amb certificate rate, and then negotiate with the property about what will happen to the remaining 3 nights. For example, you might be able to reduce the surcharge for the remaining 3 nights by forgoing the one-cat upgrade which you're entitled to as Amb on a paid rate for the first two nights.
Club access won't be free on the reward nights whichever you cut it, so you will be paying for that at the very least anyway.
Club access won't be free on the reward nights whichever you cut it, so you will be paying for that at the very least anyway.
May 22, 2017, 4:25 am
#279
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: IHG Spire Ambassador, HH Diamond
Posts: 945
I would just book the category of room which I actually want under the Amb certificate rate, and then negotiate with the property about what will happen to the remaining 3 nights. For example, you might be able to reduce the surcharge for the remaining 3 nights by forgoing the one-cat upgrade which you're entitled to as Amb on a paid rate for the first two nights.
Club access won't be free on the reward nights whichever you cut it, so you will be paying for that at the very least anyway.
Club access won't be free on the reward nights whichever you cut it, so you will be paying for that at the very least anyway.
At worst we will have to move and I will just pay for club. At least we will have had 2 nights in a great room.
May 22, 2017, 4:40 am
#280
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
I will, however, say that I enjoyed the Terrace Suite significantly more than the base category Oceanview Room. It's just designed a lot better, has a lot more light, and the terrace is far more useful.
So even if you choose to move rooms for nights 3-5, try to avoid the Classic room type.
So even if you choose to move rooms for nights 3-5, try to avoid the Classic room type.
Jul 2, 2017, 8:19 pm
#282
Join Date: May 2011
Location: South Island, NZ
Programs: IHG Ambassador, Air NZ lowly Jade now, Emirates
Posts: 559
HI all
Will be visiting here at christmas 2017 for 5 nights. Was thinking I'd quite like to do a cooking class at some time in Vietnam and Da Nang seems like the best time to do it as we only have 3 nights in HCM. I had a look on the hotel website but dont see anything and havent heard anyone mention anything in a trip review. Cant find an email address for the concierge on their website either. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
edit: I have since found reservations email address and emailed them. But if anyone has any other comments on cooking classes I 'd love to hear them.
Will be visiting here at christmas 2017 for 5 nights. Was thinking I'd quite like to do a cooking class at some time in Vietnam and Da Nang seems like the best time to do it as we only have 3 nights in HCM. I had a look on the hotel website but dont see anything and havent heard anyone mention anything in a trip review. Cant find an email address for the concierge on their website either. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
edit: I have since found reservations email address and emailed them. But if anyone has any other comments on cooking classes I 'd love to hear them.
Last edited by Susiew237; Jul 2, 2017 at 8:32 pm
Jul 8, 2017, 1:15 pm
#284
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 3,673
VND 883,575 including service charge and taxes.
For reference, that is a bit more than a light meal at Citron, and a bit less than a heavy one, without alcohol. Portion sizes at Citron are really large, two light eaters could easily share one main course.
For reference, that is a bit more than a light meal at Citron, and a bit less than a heavy one, without alcohol. Portion sizes at Citron are really large, two light eaters could easily share one main course.
Jul 11, 2017, 1:17 am
#285
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 17
June 2017 - Club Peninsula Suite
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Bai Bac, Son Tra Peninsula Tho Quang Ward, Son Tra District Da Nang, VN
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June 2017 - Club Peninsula Suite (0 Photo)
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Just returned from a few nights here at the end of June.
Stayed in a Club Peninsula Suite, booked the category below but got an upgrade to this due to my Ambassador status.
Pro-tip if you are Ambassador is to book the Terrace suite. Its only about 100 dollars more than the regular room but it upgrades into the significantly nicer Peninsula Suite.
Also don't book the Peninsula Suite expecting a further upgrade - they do not upgrade Ambassadors higher than this room.
I think the club package is well worth it. Not only do you get the standard breakfast/afternoon tea/cocktails but you also get free minibar (soft drinks and beer) and free poolside soft drinks. Bearing in mind this is an expensive hotel soft drinks by the pool are around $12 each so this is a big saver if you spend time there.
All in all would highly recommend this hotel although I'd re-iterate to maybe stray away from peak periods if you can. You'll still have a fantastic time but June/July/August the hotel nears full occupancy and this may slightly impact your stay.
Below is a video I took documenting my stay / room etc.