(TAN): InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is set to open the InterContinental Halong Bay Resort and InterContinental Residences Halong Bay in 2023.
IHG has signed an agreement to this effect with Ha Long Investment and Development Limited Company, a member of BIM Group, marking IHG’s expansion into the Quang Ninh province in Vietnam.
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The project draws inspiration from its beachfront location in Halong Bay which includes more than 1,600 islands and inlets forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. InterContinental Halong Bay Resort will feature 175 guest rooms while InterContinental Residences Halong Bay will have 60 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and 41 villas.
Guests and residents alike will be able to enjoy five restaurant and bar outlets, four pools, a gym, kids club and spa. Event hosts will find the property’s six meeting rooms well-equipped to facilitate any occasion, with the largest room able to accommodate up to 500 people.
Serena Lim, Vice President, Development for IHG, South East Asia & Korea, said, “We are delighted to be expanding our long-standing partnership with BIM Group and taking the brand to the fabled Halong Bay, strengthening our presence across the country. This signing shows the continued trust our owners place in IHG and our brands and demonstrates the long-term growth opportunities within Vietnam’s hospitality sector.”
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Strategically positioned at Halong City’s gateway, the property lies just outside of the bustling main streets of Bai Chay, offering tranquil respite after a day’s excitement. Touted as Halong Bay’s first international luxury resort, the property has its very own private beach and an enviable view of Halong Bay’s famous limestone karst structures. Leisure guests will enjoy convenient access to attractions including theme parks, water parks, beaches, integrated resorts, golf courses, popular shopping areas and night markets. Business travellers can benefit from the property’s proximity to MICE and convention centres, deep sea port operations, and upcoming commercial clusters.
IHG currently has 14 hotels in Vietnam across four brands, with plans to open 15 hotels in the next three to five years.
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