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Celebrate Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 across Vietnam

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5-star hotels and resorts are ready for a festive season full of sublime emotions.

Capella Hanoi


With four famous restaurants, Capella Hanoi Hotel will be an ideal gathering place for many foodies during this holiday. In the early days of December when winter has touched the capital, it is also the time when Diva's Lounge launches the most anticipated Afternoon Tea menu of the year. From 01/12/2024 to 04/01/2025, The Hudson Rooms and Backstage will serve a special menu that includes typical flavors of Northern Vietnam, in addition to familiar festive dishes such as Wellington beef, log cakes, and pan-fried foie gras.


In addition, diners can enjoy the taste of Phu Tang Christmas at Hibana by Koki with braised black abalone with mushrooms, rolled spiny lobster, or special snow crab rice served in the unique Teppanyaki style right in front of you. Not only that, from January 1 to January 4, 2025, Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi will treat diners to meals osechi tradition in the hope of bringing good luck to the new year.


Photo: Capella Hanoi


InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort


For those who are looking for a relaxing place to enjoy a long vacation, the 705m2 Pool Villa area at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is a perfect suggestion. Designed by the "king of resorts" Bill Bensley, the two-storey villa blends local style and French architecture to provide an ideal space for families and groups of friends.


Photo: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort


JW Marriott Hanoi


The series of events at JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel was kicked off with the Christmas Village fair held on November 30 and December 1. Over the course of two days, families were engaged in a multitude of recreational craft activities such as painting statues, making gingerbread, and painting cloth bags. In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, profits from the event will be donated to the Volunteer for Education project – which aims to build schools in remote areas and ethnic minority communities.


Photo: JW Marriott Hanoi


JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa


Located in one of the most beautiful locations of Phu Quoc Island, Lamarck House is a luxurious resort with seven bedrooms, and an area of 1,300m2. Some of the artistic touches in the villa's design include a 50m infinity pool and Bai Khem exit. In this private space, visitors can watch the radiant sunrise every morning and fully enjoy the fun with a private BBQ party when the sunset falls.


Photo: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa


Lotte Hotel Saigon


One of Saigon's biggest names, Lotte Hotel Saigon, promises to offer festive culinary experiences – luxurious and cozy – such as a buffet series at The Canvas filled with premium seafood and traditional Christmas dishes. In particular, each diner will enjoy grilled Wagyu beef with truffle sauce and Hokkaido scallops as a gift of gratitude from the hotel.


Right next to it, Ottimo House restaurant offers a warm festive menu with five dishes ranging from yellowfin tuna, Wagyu beef to foie gras, leaving the perfect mark for intimate year-end meals. In addition, Yoshino Restaurant cleverly integrates the beauty of traditional Japanese cuisine with a bento lunch set and a seven-course menu – including sushi, sashimi, oyster miso soup – designed by skilled chefs.



Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa


From December 7 to 24, Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa will host a Christmas Calendar Countdown program in the hotel lobby, where children will be surprised with exciting gifts such as cakes, sponges and festive treats. In particular, on the night of December 7, the Christmas tree lighting will bring a cozy and magical atmosphere, opening the gate to wonderland at the resort.


Culinary experiences are also the highlight of your stay at Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa. Guests can enjoy a sumptuous feast that combines traditional Vietnamese dishes with Western flavors at Sands and Greens restaurants, or a special Chinese dinner at Solare restaurant with a special 5-course menu. Not only that, at Windy restaurant, diners can discover typical Turkish flavors, made from fresh ingredients according to Halal standards.


Photo: Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa


The Reverie Saigon


On December 2nd, The Reverie Saigon held a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, opening a series of Christmas activities and with the desire to bring joy and good luck. Here, customers can admire the Christmas tree lit up brightly and attractive performances from the choir and violinists. With the theme Harlequin Magical Wonderland Christmas at The Reverie Saigon is not only a moment of reunion but also a way to make moments together memorable. Inspired by the character of Harlequin, who stands out with colorful costumes and diamond motifs in the drama genre Commedia dell'arte, the hotel put on a novel shirt.



The special Christmas menu of Vietnam House restaurant combines the quintessence of the season with warm flavors, reminiscent of cold winter days and a Christmas reunion. Two appetizers – shrimp salad, fruit served with herb plum sauce and Spanish pork patties served with Hai Phong pate – a specialty of the port land stimulates the taste buds of diners. The main dish on the menu – full of star grouper rolls with pan-fried green cabbage and sea urchin sauce – is the crystallization of the golden forest and the silver sea. Closing the festive season journey is a sweet dessert with a slight bitterness – coconut chocolate mousse, tropical fruit. The combination of Asian and Western European flavors showcases the creativity of the chef, while celebrating the characteristics of Vietnamese cuisine.


The Countdown to the New Year on the evening of 31/12/2024 will take place at 3 locations, including: 'The Grandiose Countdown Show' at The Long @Times Square, 'A Starlight Rhapsody' at Café Cardinal, and 'A Night of Distinction: NYE Curated Escape in a Hidden Sanctuary' at The Long Lounge.


Photo: The Reverie Saigon


The hotel also sends customers a collection of gifts for the festive season - Thuong Uyen Lam Ngoc with 2 box designs inspired by giant birds, birds symbolizing luck, prosperity and eternal beauty. The collection starts selling from November, 2024 to January, 2025. Customers can buy directly at The Reverie Boutique or order online through The Reverie Saigon's website. 


Sheraton Hanoi


Meanwhile, at Sheraton Hanoi, guests can attend a Christmas-themed workshop and immerse themselves in a cozy space. At Oven D'Or restaurant, families can enjoy the creations of the buffet, from roast turkey with French beans, stuffed chestnuts and cranberry sauce, to beef thighs and roast lamb. Don't forget to stop by the seafood counter to refresh your taste buds with grilled Japanese scallops served with strawberry and Peruvian octopus salad, or stop by the dessert counter, let the sweet taste of Christmas cream cakes bring a party full of joy.



Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa


When the familiar tune "Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell" is also the time when Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa welcomes special guests for the festive season with scrumptious dishes at sumptuous parties and entertainment activities such as gingerbread making workshops for the whole family. On Christmas Eve, Feast Restaurant will host a T buffet filled with festive delicacies such as Turkey, Black Angus beef ribs, lamb shoulder, lobster and fresh Nha Trang seafood. On New Year's Eve, diners can raise a glass in a joyful atmosphere with live music, magic, and performances.



Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera


Entering the 2024 festive season, Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel has organized a 6m high Christmas tree lighting with the participation of many special guests, partners, customers and 100 members of Thu Duc Youth Village. Here, the guests had the opportunity to gather around the pine trees and enjoy the arts in a warm atmosphere.


Saigon Café and Li Bai restaurants are also ready for the upcoming holidays with a rich menu, suitable for large family dinners. Diners of Saigon Café will enjoy premium seafood such as lobster, snow crab and abalone, along with Iberico pork thighs, grilled beef ribs and traditional Christmas delicacies such as Panettone bread and log cakes. In Libai, the festive menu features Peking roast duck, which uses free-range duck and is aged for 10 days, elaborately prepared by talented chefs with exclusive recipes to preserve moisture and natural flavors. Besides, diners should not miss the delicious BBQ dishes and a diverse collection of thunderous spots such as abalone dumplings, small dragon dumplings with pork and truffles, and Sacha shrimp dumplings.



Villa Le Corail, a GMeliá Hotel


Located in the Villa Le Corail resort, A GMeliá Hotel, the 639m2 Feroce Villa is a 639m2 villa and consists of four bedrooms furnished with high-end furnishings from the Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors brand with handcrafted leather sofas, soft goose feather cushions, and luxurious marble dining tables. This is the first and only Gran Meliá branded resort in Southeast Asia with beautiful beachfront villas with interiors designed by leading European studios.


Photo: Villa Le Corail


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