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Luxury Hotels for Vietnam - recommendations

Old Jan 23, 2019, 2:01 pm
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Originally Posted by flyerwma
Would Amanoi suit a family (adults and older teens)? Or is it too honeymoon-ey?

Looking for beach resorts for Vietnam or Cambodia in December. Hoi An is too cold, so need somewhere further south. Open to elsewhere is SE Asia....

Amanoi is fantastic for families and couples! This is something unique to concepts like Aman, I think. many couples or families stay within their own Pavilion or Villas and the Beach Club is wonderful for everyone. I would not suggest or view Amanoi as a Beach Resort. I think the Beach is a bonus but sand and water quality isn't great. But it's one of the few Aman's I would return to time and time again. I've booked families with children from 3 - 15 and they all have shared positive reviews. One family extended their stay onsite.

Also, I would not suggest Amanoi for late Nov - mid Feb. The risk of rain and extreme wind is really high...that would ruin the trip for you.

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Old Jan 23, 2019, 2:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Rachel2019
prefer to pay closer to 500-600 a night. Have looked at the six senses and four seasons!
In this case Amanoi is no option, also Four Seasons could be too expensive (especially as the standard villas get bad revews). Six Senses could work (and is a good option) but is - as I said - rustic. Perhaps the Asia-Forum would get you better results.
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Old Jan 24, 2019, 7:20 am
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Originally Posted by BESVISOR
Amanoi is fantastic for families and couples! This is something unique to concepts like Aman, I think. many couples or families stay within their own Pavilion or Villas and the Beach Club is wonderful for everyone. I would not suggest or view Amanoi as a Beach Resort. I think the Beach is a bonus but sand and water quality isn't great. But it's one of the few Aman's I would return to time and time again. I've booked families with children from 3 - 15 and they all have shared positive reviews. One family extended their stay onsite.

Also, I would not suggest Amanoi for late Nov - mid Feb. The risk of rain and extreme wind is really high...that would ruin the trip for you.

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So if I'm committed to December, where would you go? The new Six Senses in Cambodia? Somewhere else?
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Old Jan 24, 2019, 7:44 am
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Originally Posted by flyerwma
So if I'm committed to December, where would you go? The new Six Senses in Cambodia? Somewhere else?
I think you had mentioned that you're open to other parts of SE Asia for beach trip?

Without knowing your budget, personal preferences, other details...What about Thailand? Phuket, Koh Samui, etc...December is pleasant, one of the best months to visit. Iniala, Amanpuri, Trisara, Rosewood, Anantara Layan, Four Seasons, few options for you to consider.

If the children are 10 and over then maybe a 3 night stop at FS Tented Camp before beach could be a great trip.

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Old Jan 24, 2019, 8:31 am
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Originally Posted by BESVISOR
Without knowing your budget, personal preferences, other details...What about Thailand? Phuket, Koh Samui, etc...December is pleasant, one of the best months to visit. Iniala, Amanpuri, Trisara, Rosewood, Anantara Layan, Four Seasons, few options for you to consider.
OP said 500 - 600 GBP per night earlier.
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People seem to be low on the Metropole but I think it's one of the best non-resort properties in Asia. Club level is a must, and the suites in the modern wing are fantastic. Hermes toiletries are better than over-hyped Aesop. The hotel also makes the best french pastry in SE Asia in my humble view, so try the croissants.

We found FS Nam Hai to be pretty awful, and wished we had just done more nights at Amanoi. Amanoi is superb as many have commented, and close to best in Aman chain.
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Old Jan 24, 2019, 9:05 am
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Originally Posted by Rachel2019

out of curiosity why would you not do both Hanoi and HMC?

It is of course personal, but I find that spending more time in another place instead of doing two large cities will give you more of an interesting holiday. The two cities are different, but not as different as a big city is from a smaller town/beach area. I found Hanoi to be interesting as such and quite charming with a number of things to see plus great food/street food, while HCMC was less interesting in itself (but you can use that city as a base to go to the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong delta). Of course up to you, and if you have enough time for everything, please feel free.
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Originally Posted by offerendum
OP said 500 - 600 GBP per night earlier.
She did but I was replying back to FlyerWMA...I didn't see mentioning of budget but I also didn't bother looking for it (so I might have missed it).
I'm just jumping in quickly, when possible, trying to help in some capacity. It's been an insane work week so I'm just glancing on the phone.
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Originally Posted by BESVISOR
She did but I was replying back to FlyerWMA...I didn't see mentioning of budget but I also didn't bother looking for it (so I might have missed it).
I'm just jumping in quickly, when possible, trying to help in some capacity. It's been an insane work week so I'm just glancing on the phone.
Shouldnt be offensive from my side.
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Shouldnt be offensive from my side.
Haha. Not at all. We're all just trying to help and sometimes things are missed as we all have many things going on/juggling.
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I have seen basic lead in pavilions at Amanoi for as low as $880usd a night, and they sometimes have 4th night and 5th night free options, so with that Amanoi might fall within the budget.

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after 4th free Undiscovered from
600 lake
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1050 ocean pool
1500 amanoi ocean pool
1650 spa house
2475 2BR residence

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
after 4th free Undiscovered from
600 lake
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1050 ocean pool
1500 amanoi ocean pool
1650 spa house
2475 2BR residence
$600usd is about $460GBP, which is below OPs budget of 500-600GBP per night.
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Old Jan 25, 2019, 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by specboi
$600usd is about $460GBP, which is below OPs budget of 500-600GBP per night.
Not sure if in OPs preferred time but in this case it would be a good option.
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I would rate beach hotels in VN as follows....
1. Amanoi
2. Inter-Continental DaNang
3. Nam Hai

And there is a big gap between each of these. Given the OP's budget I would be looking at Inter-Continental. Beautiful beach and very nice villas.

Best city hotels are Metropole in Hanoi, and PH in HCMC.

Best beach in VN is Bai Sao on PhuQuoc, but the hotels in PhuQuoc are not great. La Veranda is OK but the beach there is not good.
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