InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

1A Nghi Tam, Tay Ho
Hanoi 00000
Vietnam
Tel: +84-4-62708888
Fax: +84-4-62709999

Introduction

Superbly situated on the serene waters of West Lake, the largest lake in the city and adjacent to the famous 800 - year - old Golden Lotus (Kim Lien) Pagoda. Conveniently located just minutes from the city centre, yet being able to offer an excellent retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hanoi. The combination of the tranquil lake, spacious luxurious accommodations, facilities and attentive Vietnamese hospitality blend together to make this the perfect place to stay for both the corporate and leisure traveler. The hotel offers 359 stylish guest rooms and suites in a tranquil lakeside setting, with many rooms uniquely located in island pavilions on the lake. All rooms and suites are finished in contemporary Vietnamese furnishings, feature wooden floors, large private balconies and superb views over the lake, the hotel pool or the Hanoi skyline. At a 43-square-meter minimum, the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake guest rooms rank as the most spacious in the city.

		Guest Rooms Our guestrooms showcase contemporary Vietnamese design at its best. The spacious interiors feature cream walls and dark timber, complemented by rich textures and vibrant colors. All rooms are equipped with LCD televisions and large private balconies. PREMIUM SERVICES Free Morning Newspaper Delivered to Room ENTERTAINMENT Cable / Satellite TV Color TV Video Rental REFRESHMENT / KITCHEN Mini Bar Tea Maker DATA SERVICES High-speed Internet Access Wireless Data Connection WORKSPACE / DESK Work Desk w/ Lamp Desk Level Electrical Outlet Electrical Adapters Available Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk

		Dining & Beverage Facilities Saigon Restaurant Saigon restaurant introduces an innovative dining concept to Hanoi – the freshest blend of Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant features contemporary Asian design, dramatic glass-fronted kitchens and inspiring views of the City’s ever-changing skyline. Location: In Hotel - 1st floor Serving: Dinner Café du Lac Restaurant Café du Lac restaurant brings contemporary French brasserie style to Hanoi, with references to the great cafes in Paris. An all day dining venue that is set over West Lake, its classical design creates an inviting and informal venue that is most welcoming to guests. Location: In Hotel - Ground floor Serving: Breakfast \| Lunch \| Dinner Milan Restaurant The perfect place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary new setting. A wide range of traditional Italian dishes, including pizza straight from our wood-fired oven, and choose from our extensive selection of premium Italian wines. Location: In Hotel - 1st floor Serving: Lunch \| Dinner The Sunset Bar The Sunset Bar is the place to be for cocktails and a romantic experience that’s unmatched anywhere. To get here you’ll take an evening stroll along a torch-lit bridge and drink in the dramatic view as you head toward this bar set on its own island in Westlake. Location: In Hotel - Island on Westlake Milan Saigon Bar Milan Saigon Bar is a smart lounge for those who love to go with the trends. Private dining rooms create an informal yet happening and stylish evening experience. Location: In Hotel - 1st floor in main building The Diplomat Lounge The Diplomat Lounge is where you’ll enjoy indulgent afternoon teas while catching up with friends or colleagues. In winter, savour fireside soirées over a glass of red wine or a cognac. Location: In Hotel - Ground floor

		Conference & Convention Facilities Spacious Ballroom and Conference rooms located in a dedicated building, offering the latest technology including Internet Coverage, video-conferencing and projection system. FACILITIES 5 Meeting Rooms 866.06m² / 9,322.19ft² of Meeting Space 5 Sales & Meeting Professionals On Site Largest Room Capacity: 450 Reception Style Largest Room Measurements: 23.4m / 76.77ft x 15.4m / 50.52ft (ceiling height = 5m / 16.4ft) Smallest Room Measurements: 6m / 19.69ft x 5.5m / 18.04ft (ceiling height = 2.65m / 8.69ft) 1m² / 10.76ft² of exhibit space 10 - 8x10 Booths can be accommodated

		Recreation & Guest Service HEALTH & FITNESS CENTRE (ON SITE) The hotel has a fully-equipped fitness centre located in its own building so you can workout away from the hotel. Afterward, head to the spa to enjoy a cleansing steam bath HOTEL SHOPS Convenience Store Newsstand ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Our fitness centre features the latest cardio and weight equipment as well as Taichi, Yoga, Aerobic and Pilatte classes so you can design the workout that’s perfect for you. Outdoor Pool BUSINESS SERVICES Business Center Staffed Between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM Courier Service Facsimile Mobile Phone Rental PC available Private Limousine Technical Concierge High Speed Internet Access PC available Wireless Data Connection * Initial Fee: $18.00 (USD) Secretarial Services Secretarial Services TRAVEL SERVICES AirLine Desk(s): Available via Concierge Rental Car Desk(s): Available at hotel Concierge Desk Travel Agent Desk(s): Available at hotel Concierge Desk Foreign Currency Exchange DAY CARE & CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Baby-Sitting HOUSEKEEPING & LAUNDRY Daily Housekeeping Weekly Housekeeping Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry Same Day Dry Cleaning Shoe Shine ACCESSIBILITY PUBLIC SPACE DATA SERVICES High Speed Internet Access Wireless Data Connection * Initial Fee: $18.00 (USD) MISCELLANEOUS A/C Public Areas ATM/Cash Machine Concierge Services Dedicated Lounge (or 24 Hour Lounge) Ice Machine Porter/Bellman Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk World News - Global Newspaper Service

		Places of Interest Hoan Kiem Lake Located in the center of Ha Noi, meaning lake of the Returned Sword. Legend has it that Emperor Lê L ợ i handed back a magic sword to the Golden Turtle God. It is said that turtles still reside in the lake and over The Huc bridge is Ngoc Son Temple where you can see a preserved giant turtle. The lake is great for people watching, during a stroll round the lake at any time of the day, you can see old men smoking bamboo pipes while playing Chinese chess and drinking tea. Quang Ba night Flower Market Quang Ba night Flower Market is considered the terminal market where most various kind of flowers in Hanoi are sold. This market is held all the year round without any day-off. When Tet holiday is coming, visiting night flower market becomes a pleasure of many Hanoians. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Construction work began on September 2, 1973 and the structure was formally inaugurated on August 29, 1975. The mausoleum was inspired by Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow but incorporates distinct Vietnamese architectural elements, such as the sloping roof. The exterior is made of gray granite, while the interior is gray, black, and red polished stone. Ho Chi Minh Museum Located close to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Museum was opened on 19 May 1990, President Ho Chi Minh's birthday. Housed in a four-storey building designed in the shape of a lotus flower to reflect the President’s noble character, the 10,000 square-metre museum depicts the life and times of H ồ Chí Minh and his major contribution to the founding of the Socialist Republic of Vi ệ t Nam. Hanoi Opera House Hanoi Opera House is a great construction built by the French Conialist Government during the early years of the 20th century. The Construction began in 1901 and completed in 1911. Temple of Literature Located in the Dong Da section of Hanoi, Van Mieu, or the Temple of Literature, is the oldest school in Vietnam, giving it the distinction of being the most significant temple in both Hanoi and Vietnam. It is representative of Confucian ways of thought and behavior, and is a historical and cultural relic. Museum of Fine Arts Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is located just opposite the Temple of Literature and it exhibits approximately 10.000 art works in 16 showrooms segmented according to the following division and arranged chronologically. Apart from displaying the wide range of stylish art collections, Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi exhibits several fine art pieces like ancient stone sculpture, pieces from the Bronze Age, antique pottery, ethnic minority painting and lacquer painting. Museum of Ethnology Being part of the National Centre of Social Sciences and Humanities, the museum is involved in a wide range of different undertakings. It collects, classifies, assesses, preserves, restores and displays artifacts relating to Vietnam’s 54 different ethnic groups, carries out scientific research on Vietnamese nationalities and trains staff in ethnographic museology. Thang Long Water Puppet A traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came to existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thang Long water puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world. Vietnam water puppetry has won all hearts of a large number of audiences thanks to Art Festivals, which we have attended in Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Thailand, Spain, Portugal, Hong Kong, Denmark… Bat Trang Ceramics Village Bat Trang, a small village in the north of Vietnam, is about 13 kilometers southeast of Hanoi center, on the other side of the Red River. The village is famous for ceramic and pottery products of high quality. Ha Dong Silk Village Ha Dong is a traditional silk trade village that still retains lots of small silk factories and houses which make silk stuff. They also have some show rooms for tourists to come and see the different types of silk and silk worms of different colors. This is an amazing place that's good for a one day tour and it's not too far away from the centre of Hanoi, only 15 min by car or motorbike and the transportation fare is cheap and easily found. One Pillar Pagoda The One Pillar Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chua Mot Cot, formally Dien Huu Tu, which literally means “long lasting happiness and good luck”) is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. As you visit Hanoi, you may come to various other monuments, parks and historical places. Yet, the One-Pillar Pagoda reflects the architectural splendor that the country has grown.