Hoiana Hotel & Suites Earns Forbes 4-Star and Unveils Entertainment Hub

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Key Takeaways
- Hoiana Hotel & Suites earned a prestigious 4-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for its service quality and luxury hospitality standards.
- Hoiana Resort & Golf introduced a new all-weather Entertainment Hub featuring bowling lanes, VR sports simulations, arcade games, and a sports bar with nightlife events.
- The recognition strengthens the resort’s position as a leading luxury destination near the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An.
Hoiana Hotel & Suites, part of the Hoiana Resort & Golf in Vietnam, has received a prestigious 4-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide (FTG). This recognition highlights the hotel’s exceptional service and quality facilities. It places the hotel among a select group of luxury properties worldwide. Notably, it is one of the few hotels in Vietnam to achieve this distinction. Additionally, the resort has launched an all-weather playground, the Entertainment Hub, enhancing the guest experience with various leisure activities.
Luxury Suites and Service Earn Hoiana a Forbes 4-Star Rating
Hoiana Hotel & Suites features 134 spacious suites. Guests enjoy direct access to numerous lifestyle and leisure options throughout the expansive resort, including over 25 restaurants and bars. The resort also offers a championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. State-of-the-art pickleball courts are available, along with a dedicated kids’ club and an indoor entertainment hub.
Forbes Travel Guide evaluates hotels against up to 900 objective standards. The emphasis is on creating a harmonious guest journey. Luxury at Hoiana is reflected not only in its design but also in its attentive service.
Jimmy Lopez, Senior Vice President of Hospitality at Hoiana Resort & Golf, remarked on the significance of the 4-Star rating. He stated, “Consistency is one of the most challenging standards in hospitality, delivering the same level of care and attention every day, at every touchpoint.”
New Entertainment Hub Adds Bowling, VR Sports, and Nightlife
In addition to its award-winning accommodations, Hoiana Resort & Golf has introduced the Entertainment Hub. This state-of-the-art indoor facility caters to a diverse range of leisure needs. It aims to blend active daytime activities with vibrant nightlife.
The facility features a sports bar with large screens for live sports. After 8 PM, the bar transforms into a lively venue with themed events. Guests can enjoy classic bar games such as snooker, pool, foosball, and darts in a stylish setting.
The Entertainment Hub includes four contemporary bowling lanes and a Virtual Golf suite. Here, guests can engage in world-class simulations and VR sports challenges. Additionally, the Arcade Zone offers a neon-lit “pixel playground” filled with cutting-edge arcade games and mini-golf.
Hoiana Resort Strengthens Its Luxury Tourism Appeal in Vietnam
The recognition from Forbes Travel Guide serves as an honor and a responsibility for Hoiana Hotel & Suites. The 4-Star rating is a milestone and a foundation for ongoing improvements in service and hospitality standards. Set against the stunning backdrop of Central Vietnam and near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An, Hoiana Hotel & Suites remains a premier destination.
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