VietNamNet Bridge – Priced from VND15-90 million dong ($700-$4,500) per night, presidential suites at international hotels in Vietnam are always fully booked.

Presidential suites are not only the choices of chiefs of state in their visits to Vietnam, they are also the choices of international stars and wealthy people.

Presidential suite is the name for the most expensive, most luxurious room at big hotels. This name originates from US President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) who always asked to have a special hotel room whenever he took overseas business trips.

In Vietnam, some four-five star hotels have presidential suites.

1. InterContinental Hanoi Westlake (Hanoi)

To stay one night at the 305 sq.m presidential suite at this five-star hotel, a visitor has to pay $4,500.

The suite is located on the fourth floor of the major building, N0. 401. This is the best location in the hotel, which ensures privacy, comfortableness and good observation with seven balconies. All windows use bullet-proof glass panels. The roof and wall are all protected by specialized materials.

2. Sofitel Metropol Hotel (Hanoi)

The presidential suite in this hotel is also 305 sq.m, with many special services at room. The price for this room is over $2000 a night. Hollywood movie stars Brad Pitt – Angelina Jolie and US writer Graham Reene stayed there.

3. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel (Hanoi)

Imperial suite is the pride of this ancient hotel. The room is 200 sq.m, located on the sixth floor of Opera Wing building. The price is $3,000/night.

4. Caravelle Hotel (HCM City)

The 180 sq.m presidential suite is on the 9^th floor, next to the signature lounge for VIP. The suite is designed with European style. The price for a night is $1,200.

5. La Résidence

The presidential suite is located on the top floor of the French-style La Residence Hotel in the central city of Hue city.

The room is 72 sq.m and a terrace, which was a helipad in the French-rule period.

The most outstanding advantage of this room is its 360 degree range of vision. From the room, visitors can see the Hue royal citadel, Huong river, Ngu mountain, Truong Tien bridge, etc.

The price is $612/night.

Thuy Thom (photo: VNA)