Fleewinter
197 Bedrooms, Sleeps 194
Two swimming pools
Spa
3* Michelin chef run restaurant
5 bars, restaurants and cafes
Kids pool and bar area
"The Intercontinental. Wow! I have certainly never stayed anywhere like that before. Incredible setting and what cooler way to arrive than on a slightly battered set of motorbikes! Riding round the peninsular to get there was great. Rooms amazing, the beach and facilities were great and the most extraordinary set of sinks in the various toilets a particular favourite of mine! I took pictures! We did not make it to the Michelin starred place as fully booked on the night the kids went to the movie night with dinner laid on but no real blow as I am not sure we had the right dress anyway! Our dinner reservations outside worked perfectly and the seafood bbq on the beach was brilliant for everyone.I was not too sure about the ban on under 12s from the big pool – kids outraged – but actually did not matter at all. Kids club fantastic. I really liked the lack of a stuffiness which you sometimes get at this type of hotel. Nice relaxed, friendly atmosphere which seemed to rub off on everyone. They even have their own lounge you can use at the airport!" - Jon Nash, August 2013.
If you're going to splash out on one hotel during your holiday in Vietnam this is the one. The creative design of this hotel, inspired by Vietnamese traditions and culture, is nothing short of stunning. Coupled with a divine location, spread over a peninsula head on one of Vietnam's finest coastal stretches, you will find it hard to ever leave.
It may bear the name of a large chain, but that is where any corporate identity ends. Whether it is private dining in the traditional Vietnamese hay stacks suspended on the side of the restaurant or admiring the illuminated conical hats that give the room its soft lighting, there is nowhere else quite like this.
Home to the latest restaurant from three-star Michelin chef Michel Roux, the InterContinental is guaranteed to blow all the senses.
Set on a hilly terrain over four levels; heaven, sky, earth and beach are connected by a cable car in the shape of a boat. The resort boasts two swimming pools, a beautiful spa, and five restaurants and bars.
There are six types of rooms to choose from. All are wonderfully creative and play with the shapes of local forms such as the geometric silhouette of paper lanterns and the wood-spindled windows of traditional temples and aristocratic residences, while having the latest mod-cons including flat screen TVs and iPod docking stations.
The Classic Rooms are incredibly spacious and - unlike many hotels - no expense has been spared with these entry-level rooms, which have sea-facing large balconies with oversized rattan chairs and bathrooms with a separate bathtub, rainforest shower, double vanity sinks and luxurious bath amenities. Upgrading to the Premium room will give you even more space, a huge corner balcony equipped with daybeds and a marble-topped surfboard-shaped dining table, as well as a coffee machine in the room and and wine fridge.
The Atrium Suites open onto a sprawling private terrace replete with two king-size daybeds, a terrace bar with a wine fridge and illy espresso machine, while the Heavenly Penthouse does exactly what it says on the tin - these huge penthouses crown the rooftops of the highest buildings and have everything the suites offer, plus a private pool and phenomenal views.
The resort also offers gorgeous one-bed seaside villas on the beach or nestled in the rocks. With spacious interiors and individual pools, they offer the perfect location to soak up this incredible location. There is one two-bed villa which features a private dining room at the edge of rocks, rising on stilts at the waterside as well as a 13 metre private pool.
The resort has 3 restaurants and 2 bars, some of which are worthy of a visit in their own right. Citron, the main restaurant, serves a variety of pan-Asian flavours and boasts unrivalled views of the stunning seascape below. Make sure you ask us to book you into the private dining booths, which are shaped as a traditional conical hat and float over the hillside, 100 metres above sea level.
But no trip here would be complete without an evening at Michel Roux's Maison 1888 restaurant, which offers magnificent French cuisine in the unique setting of a French mansion with intimate dining areas reflecting period rooms - a Travellers' Room, for example, or the Accountant's Room or Madame's Boudoir. It is also home to the Buffalo Bar, a picture of timeless elegance.
Casual dining can be found at the Barefoot Cafe by the sea, which has a choice of Mediterranean dishes including pizza, pasta and gourmet sandwiches, as well as the freshest seafood grilled in front of you. Meanwhile, The Long Bar on the beach is the place to head for refreshing drinks and expertly-mixed cocktails. Next to that, besides the children?s pool, the Kids' Bar offers a low-rise section for the younger guests, where they can enjoy specially created mocktails and child-friendly snacks, such as ice cream and popcorn.
The resort is a 30 minute drive from the International Airport Danang, about 15 minutes from downtown Danang and 45 minutes from the beautiful UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An, which is one of Vietnam's most picturesque (if a tad touristy) towns. Complimentary shuttle buses are run to both towns.