New-build Mandarin Oriental, Saigon to form part of Union Square Saigon
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, to be named the Mandarin Oriental, Saigon.
The property will form part of Union Square Saigon, a commercial building in the city centre, that is currently under renovation. The hotel will be situated on the upper floors of this mixed-use complex, which will also house a variety of international luxury retail outlets. Mandarin Oriental, Saigon is expected to open in 2020.
Mandarin Oriental, Saigon will comprise of 227 guestrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, a range of meeting and banqueting spaces, a fitness centre, a Spa at Mandarin Oriental and an outdoor swimming pool.
“Ho Chi Minh City is the leading commercial hub in Vietnam and at the heart of the country’s rapidly growing economy. We are delighted to be opening a hotel in such a prime location in the city. We look forward to working with our partners to create a world-class experience and to bringing Mandarin Oriental’s renowned level of service excellence to Vietnam for the first time,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental.
“With its exceptional design, locale, history and culture, Union Square Saigon is destined to become a landmark destination. We are delighted to welcome Mandarin Oriental to this project, which will not only raise the level of luxury hospitality in the city but will also increase awareness of Vietnam internationally,” said Jonathan Au, General Director of Union Square Saigon.
Mandarin Oriental, Saigon is adjacent to the Saigon Opera House and the People’s Committee Building and within walking distance of most landmarks in the city. Its position is ideal for guests wishing to enjoy the city’s vibrant dining and shopping areas.
About Union Square Saigon
Union Square Saigon is located in the heart of the city and at the centre of local and international art activities. On completion, the property will successfully combine a mix of Vietnam’s historic aspects with contemporary facilities and will be the perfect place in which to experience the best of the city’s culture and values.
Earlier this year, Mandarin Oriental confirmed it would also be opening a new hotel in Viña del Mar, Chile in 2020.
