6 must-visit destinations for Christmas and New Year

Novotel Danang Premier Han River

Christmas – The Season of Love – One of the most anticipated holiday seasons of the year has arrived everywhere. Experience a complete holiday season with your loved ones by enjoying a diverse buffet, captivating artistic performances, and attending a Christmas Eve dinner at Novotel Danang Hotel.

At The Square restaurant, a lavish Christmas feast with a rich menu is ready to serve guests. Lunch on December 24th takes place from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, priced from only VND 880,000 per person (free tea, coffee, and water); Dinner buffet from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM is priced from VND 1,380,000 per person (including unlimited drinks).

In particular, guests can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere, bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming a lucky and peaceful new year on December 31st at The Square restaurant. Lunch is from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM with prices starting from 880,000 VND/person, and the dinner buffet is from 6:00 PM to 12:30 AM with an all-inclusive price starting from 1,580,000 VND/person (unlimited drinks).

On December 31st only, a New Year's Eve countdown party from 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM at Gourmet Bar, priced from 780,000 VND per person, will offer vibrant musical performances and memorable moments of waiting for the New Year.

Furthermore, Novotel Danang Hotel is offering a promotional package with a 20% discount on room rates and a Christmas Buffet/New Year's Eve Buffet for Accor Plus members booking during this holiday season.

Novotel Danang Premier Han River

• 36 Bach Dang Street, Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Contact for table reservation: +84 (0) 941 298 599
• E-mail:H8287-FB2@accor.com

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

Located in Landmark72, Vietnam's tallest building, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 boasts an unparalleled location for guests to admire the city's dazzling lights, enjoy exquisite cuisine and fine wines, promising a Christmas and New Year filled with surprises and delights. In particular, diners shouldn't miss the experience at Stellar Steakhouse, Hanoi's first restaurant to introduce dry-aged beef, offering steaks of international quality, meticulously prepared by world-renowned chefs.

With its unique location – situated 346 meters above ground level – a stay at InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 is the perfect gift for loved ones during the holiday season. Experience the relaxation of a luxurious room, dine at Stellar restaurant, and watch the New Year's fireworks display – sure to please even the most discerning guests. When booking with the hotel's "New Year Package," guests will receive a complimentary bottle of wine when dining at Stellar Steakhouse. This offer is valid from December 1st, 2017 to February 28th, 2018. To book, please contact +84 24 3698 8888 or email res.hanoilandmark72@ihg.com.

InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

• Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower, Me Tri Ward, Tu Liem District, Hanoi
• Tel: +84 (24) 369 88888

Centara Sandy Beach Resort Danang

In the beautiful coastal city of Da Nang, you'll certainly have many options for a Christmas and New Year's getaway, including Centara Sandy Beach Resort. On Christmas Eve, enjoy a traditional feast with festive dishes such as honey cake, grilled chicken with local specialties, and tempting desserts. Santa Claus will visit guests, chat with them, and give gifts to children.

Bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming a peaceful new year, The World – the hotel's signature restaurant – promises to create unforgettable memories for diners with a spectacular international buffet featuring exquisite dishes such as lobster, seafood, and premium meats. The dinner buffet is priced at VND 799,000 per person.

Strategically located on Non Nuoc Beach, with convenient access to Da Nang city and Hoi An ancient town, Centara Sandy Beach Resort Danang is the ideal destination to celebrate the New Year, where lush green mountains and tropical gardens blend seamlessly with the pristine sandy beaches and crystal-clear ocean waters.

Centara Sandy Beach Resort Danang

• 21 Truong Sa Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City
• Tel: +84 236 3961 777

Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon

Do you prefer a warm, cozy evening with family or enjoying a vibrant, exhilarating music party with friends? Plan now to wrap up the old year and usher in a lucky new year with endless festive programs at Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon, running from mid-December 2017 to January 2018.

Kick off the festive season at Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in a warm and melodious atmosphere, accompanied by sweet Christmas carols from little angels. Enjoy a meaningful Christmas Eve with your family, savoring delicious traditional dishes and raising a glass to wish each other a peaceful Christmas with an attractive lunch and dinner buffet at Atrium Café. Children will be treated to many pleasant surprises with the appearance of Santa Claus and receive lovely gifts.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Atrium Café & Poolside Garden from 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM on December 24th, priced at 2,150,000++ VND/person; Christmas Day Brunch Buffet from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM on December 25th, 2017, priced at 1,400,000++ VND/person; New Year's Eve Dinner at Atrium Café & Poolside Garden from 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM on December 31st, priced at 2,050,000++ VND/person; New Year's Day Brunch Buffet from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM on January 1st, 2018, priced at 1,300,000++ VND/person.

Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon  

• 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• Tel: +84 28 3823 3333

Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort

This holiday season, Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort offers many special programs for guests, making it a must-visit destination for those who want to enjoy a special Christmas atmosphere or celebrate the meaningful New Year's Eve with loved ones. With a Christmas Eve buffet dinner from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM on December 24th, guests can enjoy delicious traditional dishes at the Four Plates restaurant, enjoy special musical performances, and children can interact and take souvenir photos with Santa Claus.

Price: VND 1,800,000/adult; VND 900,000++/child under 12 years old. Free for children under 6 years old. To celebrate Christmas, you also have the opportunity to experience a rich 5-course menu, served from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM on December 24th. Price: VND 570,000++/person.

In a festive atmosphere beginning with sparkling wine and lavish canapés, you'll be treated to a spectacular bar performance, a jazz buffet dinner, enchanted by the vibrant music of the DJ, and together we'll await the meaningful moment of New Year's Eve. Price: VND 2,025,000++/ adult. VND 1,012,500++/ child under 12 years old. Free for children under 6 years old.

Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort

• 326 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Tan An Ward, Hoi An, Quang Nam
• Tel: (0235) 3666 888
• E-mail:fbco@almanityhoian.com

Hotel des Arts Saigon

Celebrating the memorable holiday season at Hôtel des Arts Saigon wouldn't be complete without a delightful culinary journey featuring traditional Christmas dishes, along with a series of exciting events for guests.

Experience a stylish Christmas lunch and dinner.

In the elegant and cozy setting of Social Club restaurant, diners will have the opportunity to experience a Christmas brunch featuring exquisite Western culinary masterpieces such as foie gras, Peking duck, Wagyu beef, steamed mussels, and many other tempting dishes. The brunch takes place from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on December 24th, priced at VND 2,088,000++/adult (excluding drinks); VND 2,488,000++/adult (including unlimited champagne); and VND 944,000++/child (ages 6 to 11).

A Christmas buffet dinner with a choir singing Christmas carols would be the perfect choice for your family. Each child will receive a surprise gift from Santa Claus. The dinner runs from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM on December 24th at Saigon Kitchen restaurant, priced at VND 1,888,000++/ adult (excluding drinks); VND 2,288,000++/ adult (including unlimited wine); and VND 944,000++/ child (ages 6-11).

Cozy year-end party

Saigon Kitchen restaurant offers a lavish buffet lunch, making it the perfect choice for thanking partners and clients, or for gathering with friends and family at the end of the year. The event takes place from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on December 31st, priced at VND 888,000++/ adult (excluding drinks); VND 1,288,000++/ adult (including unlimited wine); and VND 444,000++/ child (ages 6-11).

Lavish New Year's Eve party

Celebrate the New Year with a feast of emotions! Don't forget to enjoy a lavish seafood buffet at Saigon Kitchen restaurant, from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM on December 31st, priced at VND 1,888,000++/adult (excluding drinks); VND 2,288,000++/adult (including unlimited wine); and VND 944,000++/child (ages 6-11).

A memorable New Year's Eve dinner featuring exquisite Asian and European cuisine will take place from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM on December 31st at Social Club restaurant, priced at VND 3,088,000++/ adult (excluding drinks); VND 4,088,000++/ person (including unlimited premium wine and champagne); and VND 6,488,000++/ person (Special price for the New Year's Eve dinner and countdown party on the Rooftop Bar). This event is for guests aged 18 and above only.

The New Year's Eve countdown party at Social Club Rooftop Bar, located on the hotel's rooftop, will begin with lively music, followed by a spectacular fireworks display and a celebration of the meaningful transition from the old year to the new. The party runs from 10:00 PM on December 31, 2017 to 2:00 AM on January 1, 2018, priced at VND 4,088,000++ per adult (including unlimited premium wine and champagne). This party is for guests aged 18 and above.

Exciting New Year's celebration

On New Year's Day 2018, nothing beats a Sunday brunch at Social Club restaurant, experiencing world cuisine with unlimited champagne. The event takes place from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on January 1st, 2018, priced at VND 2,088,000++/adult (excluding drinks); VND 2,488,000++/adult (including unlimited champagne); and VND 1,044,000++/child (ages 6-11).

Hotel des Arts Saigon

• 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
• Tel: (+84) 28 3989 8888
• E-mail:h9231-fb6@gmail.com

Text: Que Lan - Photos: Provided by the hotel

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