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Why did Travellive choose Sheraton Hanoi West for its HOTLIST 2025?
The selection of the venue for the HOTLIST event was based on spatial scale, while also emphasizing the ability to create a professional and emotionally engaging experience for guests. Meeting these criteria, Sheraton Hanoi West was chosen as the venue for The Insiders Forum - HOTLIST 2025, thanks to its modern conference rooms and ballrooms, flexible space, and prime location, making it easily accessible for guests, speakers, and domestic and international experts attending the program.
Located near My Dinh Stadium and the National Convention Center, the hotel boasts excellent transportation links and convenient access to the airport and other key areas of Hanoi. According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga, Deputy General Director of Sheraton Hanoi West, the key to the hotel's success remains its personalized service, with each event flexibly designed to ensure privacy, safety, and seamless operation.
With its convenient location and flexible transport links, Sheraton Hanoi West was chosen as the venue for The Insiders Forum - HOTLIST 2025.
Furthermore, the tropical garden located in the center of the campus creates a rare highlight in the business & MICE segment in Hanoi. This space was nominated for the Human Act Prize 2024 for its sustainable development orientation, offering a unique experience. The interplay between professional meeting spaces and emotionally rich green landscapes adds depth to events, helping attendees find a balance between work and experience. This is also the spirit that HOTLIST 2025 aims for, not only celebrating outstanding values but also inspiring from the very space where meetings take place.
The system includes 8 modern meeting rooms with a total area of over 1,000 m².2
The standout feature of Sheraton Hanoi West lies not only in its scale but also in the way the spaces are designed to inspire. It boasts a system of 8 modern meeting rooms, with a total area of over 1,000 m².2This allows for flexibility in adapting to various organizational formats, from informal round-table discussions to large-scale theater-style conferences.
The most outstanding feature is the Elite Ballroom, a space with a capacity of up to 500 guests, impressing with its high ceilings and flexible customization options, suitable for memorable events. The entire conference area is supported by advanced technology infrastructure, high-speed internet, and professional sound and lighting systems and AV services, ensuring a complete experience for high-standard MICE events.
The outstanding feature of Sheraton Hanoi West lies not only in its scale but also in the way the space is designed to inspire.
The tropical garden located in the heart of the grounds creates a rare highlight in the business & MICE segment in Hanoi.
Beyond its indoor spaces, Sheraton Hanoi West offers a unique option with its lush gardens and spacious swimming pool, where outdoor events become more vibrant and engaging. From formal galas to energetic team-building activities, every event here is meticulously planned to be a memorable experience.
Speaking to Travellive, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga, Deputy General Director of Sheraton Hanoi West, said that the hotel aims to become a specialized destination for the business & MICE segment in the western area of Hanoi, a hub for many large-scale convention and event centers in the city. Its competitive advantages stem from its diverse range of meeting spaces, international standard operational capabilities, personalized service, and flexible connectivity.
Most notably, the Elite Ballroom, a space with a capacity of up to 500 guests, will be the venue for the Insiders Forum - HOTLIST 2025 conference.
During the 2024-2025 period, this venue was chosen for numerous large-scale sports, cultural, and entertainment events, thanks to its flexible operation, high security requirements, and approach of treating each program as an independent project. Each event has a dedicated team involved from preparation to operation, ensuring consistency in the attendee experience.
The ballroom and meeting room system is developed according to Marriott International's new standards, featuring high ceilings, large windows that let in natural light, and flexible customization options to suit various organizational models. These elements are particularly suitable for award-winning programs, where the space not only serves as a backdrop but also contributes to creating emotions and lasting impressions for attendees.
Ballrooms and meeting rooms feature high ceilings, large windows that let in natural light, and flexible customization options to suit various organizational models.
The system includes 8 modern meeting rooms, with a total area of over 1,000 m2.
Speaking to Travellive, the Deputy General Manager of Sheraton Hanoi West added: “Participating in The Insiders Forum - HOTLIST 2025 is seen as an opportunity to affirm the hotel's position in the MICE market, as well as to acknowledge the efforts and results achieved in the brand repositioning process.”
She also stated that partnering with a prestigious award is a way for the hotel to reach a wider community, especially in a market that increasingly values venues with proven operational capabilities. “HOTLIST is a reliable program, and collaborating with Travellive Media Group gives us more opportunities to affirm our development direction in line with the MICE market, while also introducing the hotel's image to more partners in the future,” she added.
The conference lobby impresses with its elegant design and spacious, flexible layout, ideal for hosting MICE activities before and after events.
Additional information:
Hotlist Travellive Editor's Pick is an annual project by Travellive Media Group to honor quality brands, services, pioneering individuals, and outstanding initiatives in the tourism sector. With objective evaluations from a team of experienced editors and a panel of expert advisors, Hotlist affirms its prestige, reflects the spirit of innovation, encourages sustainable tourism development, and emphasizes local culture.
Hotlist 2025 strives to reflect the comprehensive picture of the multifaceted development of tourism in the era of innovation. This year's program has been expanded to include seven key areas: Hospitality, Aviation, Travel Design & Experiences, Destination, Technology & Innovations, Community Projects & Voices, and Sustainability.
The Insiders Forum Hanoi at Sheraton Hanoi West Hotel, January 7, 2026.
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