Sunday, April 6, 2008

Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Opens its New Grand Tower

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam--Witnessed by distinguished guests and members of the press, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers (above photo) has officially opened its new Grand Tower, heralding a new era in luxury world-class accommodation for Vietnam.

Attendees at the opening event included corporate clients, media and the Sheraton Saigon’s General Manager Mr. Dietmar Kielnhofer, accompanied by members of the executive committee and hotel management. (Downtown Ho Chi Minh City skyline photo at left)

“Today is a significant day, both for the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers and for the city in general,” added General Manager Dietmar Kielnhofer. (photo at left) “Not only has Sheraton asserted its position as the forerunner for facilities and amenities in HCMC, the warm and welcoming revitalized guestrooms will be enhanced by the Sheraton brand’s signature comforts, designed to make them feel at home. Meanwhile, the new Sheraton brand guest programs will ensure that guests can bring their lifestyle on the road and make connections while travelling.

“I’d like to thank the owning company Ocean Place Joint Venture Company, the government, the project team and all our associates for their support during this project. I’m also very happy to be able to say that the superlative effort made by everyone involved, from executive management to craftsmen, means we are opening to welcome our first guests on time.”

Honorable guest and Chairman of Ocean Place Joint Venture Company, Mr. Nguyen Huu Thanh was also present to witness and officiate the opening of the hotel’s new upscale 25-storey development.

“Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers has always been the leading choice for Ho Chi Minh City’s business traveler, and the Grand Tower has set a new standard for high-end hospitality in the city. To be the one to open this landmark building makes me feel very proud,” he said.

The Grand Tower will add 112 spacious studios and suites and a luxurious Grand Tower Lounge to the Hotel’s existing 371 room inventory. State of the art facilities and technology provide the ultimate in connectivity, and the stylish and contemporary design is accentuated by hand-picked artworks to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The Sheraton Saigon Grand Tower is Ho Chi Minh City’s new benchmark for style, comfort and first-rate service for business and leisure travelers, and places the Sheraton Saigon not only at the leading edge of Vietnam’s luxury hospitality industry, but at the pioneering head of this new international market.

CONTACT:
Hwee-Peng Yeo
Director, Corporate Communications
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Ltd
9 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Tower 2
#24-02, Singapore 038989
Tel : +65 6335 4837; Cell : +65 9768 6087; +65 9248 0424
Fax : +65 6335 4820
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/
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