'Eyewitness' 5-star hotel serving US president in Hanoi

After many months of careful and detailed work with the US embassy and government, JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel was officially honored to be chosen as the accommodation and service for President Barack Obama and the US delegation during their 3 working days in Hanoi.

The “legendary dragon” hotel JW Marriott Hanoi, where US President Barack Obama and the US delegation were welcomed.

In conjunction with the Ministry of Public Security and the Vietnam Guard Command, the security inspection at the hotel was tightened several weeks in advance with hundreds of secret service agents appearing at the hotel to finalize security plans and set up a high-tech security monitoring system of the US Secret Service. From surveying each area in the hotel, security and safety conditions in and around the area, the alarm and fire alarm systems were checked and practiced daily to deal with emergency situations. In addition, the entire elevator system was thoroughly reviewed every day. Strictly checking fire prevention and food safety conditions as well as food supplies ensured absolute safety for the group during their stay at the hotel.

The luxurious Presidential Suite where US President Barack Obama rests

President Obama is the third consecutive president to visit Vietnam since bilateral relations between the two countries were re-established in 1995, following the visits of former President Bill Clinton in 2000 and former President George W. Bush in 2006. This trip aims to highlight the Obama administration's commitment to rebalancing in the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening diplomatic, economic and security relations with countries in the region.

In Hanoi, after the official welcoming ceremony, the President held talks with Vietnamese leaders, including meetings with President Tran Dai Quang, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and paid a courtesy call to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. He also delivered a speech on the Vietnam-US bilateral relationship at the National Convention Center.

The President then left Hanoi and traveled to Ho Chi Minh City, where he met with members of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), entrepreneurs and the business community. He then left Vietnam to visit Japan, where he attended the G7 summit held on May 26-27 in the Ise-Shima region.

“It was truly a great honor for us to serve President Barack Obama and his delegation last week, along with the honor of serving international leaders attending the 132nd Inter-Parliamentary Union in March last year. The JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel continues to affirm its position as the top choice for providing resort services and welcoming delegations of heads of state,” said the hotel’s General Manager, Mr. Mark Wielen.

The JW Marriott brand is the fastest growing brand in the Marriott International hotel group and this group is currently the largest hotel group in the world and at the same time an icon in the American tourism industry. The hotel is located in a prime location within the national convention center, absolutely safe and peaceful.

Affirming the high quality of service and important contributions to the Vietnamese tourism industry since its opening, JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel has been honored with prestigious awards such as "Leading Hotel for Mice Services in Asia" voted by World Travel Awards, "Hotel with the Best Design & Construction" in the Asia - Pacific region, "Best Hotel for MICE Services in Vietnam" by The Guide magazine; International Hotel Award with the highest score in both categories: "Best Hotel in Vietnam" and "Hotel with the Best Conference and Seminar Services in Vietnam"; “Hotel of the Year 2014” award from the prestigious magazine Robb Report Vietnam, Traveler's Choice Award “Top Luxury Hotel in Asia & Top Hotel in Asia” from the world's largest and most prestigious travel website Trip Advisor, and “Award of Excellence” award based on customer reviews from booking.com, one of the world's leading websites for booking services, and many other awards.

The Thanh