InterContinental opens first international luxury resort in Ha Long Bay
The 275-key development includes a mix of guestrooms, suites, private villas and residences (Photo: InterContinental)
International luxury hotelier InterContinental has launched its first international luxury resort in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, with the opening of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort. The area, renowned for its rich culture, has been twice-recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, according to an Oct 22 release.
Inspired by the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay, the resort’s architecture is helmed by WATG, while its interiors are designed by P49Deesign. The 275-key development includes a mix of guestrooms, suites, private villas and residences.
The resort offers six dining venues, including Marina Kitchen, La Baguette. Its signature restaurant, Roku & Star Bar, is located on the 10th floor and is expected to open later this year, while Yulong Mansion, a two-storey Cantonese restaurant, is scheduled to open in 2026.
A one-bedroom suite (Photo: InterContinental)
Other dining offerings include a poolside lounge bar, and Vue, a lobby lounge space serving afternoon tea and cocktails.
Guests will also have access to a range of amenities, such as the resort’s Hidden Lagoon spa, The Game Room, and the Planet Trekkers kids’ club, which offers culturally engaging activities for children aged 4 to 12. For events and celebrations, the resort features several venues, including the Tonkin Ballroom and Cat Ba Ballroom.
Located two hours from Hanoi, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort is situated nearby to several sightseeing landmarks, including Bai Tho Mountain, Sung Sot Cave, Bao Hai Linh Thong Pagoda, and Fighting Cocks Islet.
Marina Kitchen, a seafood specialty restaurant (Photo: InterContinental)
The resort joins the group’s global portfolio of over 231 InterContinental hotels, adding to InterContinental’s existing presence of seven hotels across Vietnam. It also forms part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ expanding luxury and lifestyle portfolio, including brands such as Six Senses, Regent, Vignette Collection, and Hotel Indigo.
“InterContinental as a brand has been hosting guests for almost 80 years globally,” says Jesper Larsen, general manager at InterContinental Halong Bay Resort. “We are incredibly proud to now have a footprint in one of Vietnam’s most iconic destinations and UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
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