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Mandarin Oriental launches a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is pleased to announce the management of a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020.

Mandarin Oriental, Saigon will be integrated into Union Square Saigon, a commercial building in the heart of the city, currently under renovation. The hotel will be located on the upper floors of this complex which will also house many international and luxurious brands. This project is being carried out by Union Square Company Limited.

Mandarin Oriental, Saigon will have 227 rooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, several meeting and reception rooms, a fitness centre, a Spa at Mandarin Oriental and an outdoor swimming pool.

James Riley, Managing Director of the Mandarin Oriental Group, said: « Ho-Chi-Minh-Ville is Vietnam’s economic lung and is at the heart of the country’s booming economy. We are pleased to open a hotel in this prime location and look forward to working with our partners in the near future to create a unique experience and bring the renowned service excellence of the Mandarin Oriental Group to Vietnam for the first time.

« With its exceptional location, history, culture and design, Union Square Saigon is destined to become a must-see destination. We are delighted to welcome Mandarin Oriental for this project which will raise the standards of the city’s luxury hotel industry and will also raise Vietnam’s profile around the world, » added Jonathan Au, General Manager of Union Square Saigon Group.

Adjacent to the Saigon Opera House and the People’s Committee Building, Mandarin Oriental, Saigon will also be within walking distance of most major monuments. Its location is ideal for all guests wishing to enjoy the lively districts of the city, their restaurants and shops.