Beautifully designed and offering a host of services and amenities, the InterContinental is sure to impress even the most seasoned of travelers.

“Hanoi is a culturally-rich and historic city which is constantly evolving. Finally there is a perfect haven from which to explore it all,” says Jon Nielsen, the property’s General Manager.

“The InterContinental offers a completely new experience for visitors to the capital, combining the facilities and services of a luxury city hotel, with relaxing ambience and tranquility thanks to its spectacular location.”

The U.K. InterContinental Hotels Group is the largest hotels group in terms of number of guest-rooms, quality and service.

Surrounded by the waters of the historic West Lake and directly adjacent to the 800-year-old Golden Lotus Pagoda, the InterContinental Hanoi West Lake truly blends the best of Vietnamese contemporary design with European elegance.

The property is owned by TPC Nghi Tam Village Limited, a joint venture between Tradewinds Corporation Berhad, one of Malaysia’s largest hotel owners, and Thang Long GTC.

InterContinental Hanoi West Lake is Tradewinds’ first hotel development venture outside Malaysia.

The 359-room hotel is just 10 minutes from downtown.

Each room features a private balcony and offers dramatic views of the lake and city, while torch-lit walkways along the water beautifully link the various pavilions.

For a romantic evening, guests can also enjoy a candlelit dinner served right on their own private terrace while enjoying breath-taking views of the lake.

All guestrooms are equipped with the latest technology, including a walk-in rain shower, LCD TV, DVD player, high speed Internet access and Bose sound system.

The presidential suite is located in the main building and spans 305 square meters with six private balconies.

The hotel also provides a spacious ballroom and has well-equipped meeting and banquet rooms with technical support including Internet, video-conferencing and projection systems.

The ballroom can be divided into 3 separate areas and can accommodate up to 400 guests at a time.

In addition, InterContinental Hanoi West Lake features several cutting edge dining and entertainment venues which are poised to bring a new level of dining sophistication to the city.

These include the Cafe du Lac, the hotel’s contemporary French brasserie with a stunning lake view; Milan Saigon, a spectacular contemporary restaurant and bar offering a blend of superb Italian and pan-Asian cuisine; the Sunset Bar, uniquely located on its own island in the lake; and the Diplomat Lounge, a stylish cocktail bar overlooking the hotel’s beautifully landscaped pool and gardens.

In addition, the hotel has a fully-equipped fitness center located in the main building, featuring the latest generation of cardio equipment as well as aerobics and yoga classes available for all hotel guests.

The facility is open 24 hours a day and upon request, the center’s knowledgeable fitness staff can provide personal training advice.

At the InterContinental Hanoi West Lake, the staff always does their best to ensure guests enjoy a truly exceptional and unforgettable experience.

Special New Year’s programs

To celebrate the new year, the Cafe du Lac restaurant is offering a festive program with special menus featuring savory dishes and imported ingredients such as grilled beef served with fois gras, seared scallops and truffle to name a few.

The 2008 Countdown Celebration at the Sunset Bar is also sure to please with music provided by local and foreign DJs.

“We have prepared special foods and selected beverages to welcome all the guests at the New Year Party,” said Nielsen.