Victoria Hotels & Resorts Website/News Letter

News from the Head Office
On TV …. And Radio !
Last months, Victoria Hotels & Resorts had the pleasure to receive several journalists and a French TV crew. Following our inaugural trip with Pierre Schoendorffer, the TV program "Des Racines & Des Ailes" made French people discovered the Mekong Delta, Victoria Cantho and Chau Doc hotels, and the border crossing between Vietnam and Cambodia on board our Victoria Sprite.The 20-minute program diffused on prime time was quickly followed by some interviews on Radio France with a national coverage

Vietnamese media at Victoria Hotels
Thank to the efforts of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Toan, Assistant of Sales & Marketing Director, Victoria Hotels & Resorts has received more and more journalists from the Vietnamese press and get some cover stories about the chain and its new development. We are now working on TV project with Vietnamese television.

The Victoria Successful Story
Following the development of our chain in Vietnam and Cambodia (Victoria Angkor Hotel is scheduled to open mid-2002), we are very proud to announce the opening of a seventh hotel, Victoria Ngapali Resort in Myanmar (Burma) for end 2002.
Located directly on Ngapali white sand beach, the Victoria Ngapali Resort will allow you to enjoy the charm of Myanmar while benefiting from the comfort of an international standard hotel.

Recruitment
We are currently seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:
A Reservation Manager for the Ho Chi Minh Head office
An Executive Housekeeper, a Room Division Manager and Japanese GRO for the hotels

Kindly send your CV and applications to Ms. Tina at the following fax number: 848 990 02 29 or by E-mail at

Victoria Express Train
Welcome on board!

Reaching Sapa, one of the most appealing locations in Vietnam, is no longer an ordinary journey.
Enjoy watching the scenery unfold before you from the comfort of your seat by day, or drift off to sleep in your cosy cabin by night; this is the New Adventure in Style from Victoria.
The Victoria Express Train is made up of two carriages and one restaurant car. The two carriages offer 5 Superior (4 berths) and 2 Deluxe (2 berths) compartments.
These feature air-conditioning, wood panelled interiors, individual reading lights, baggage storage and ample space for hand luggage. The restaurant has ten tables, each with 4 seats, and a corner bar that will offer Vietnamese plus Western cuisines, snacks and drinks. With its stylish interior, guests are able to relax in soft, comfortable banquette seating, or while away the hours over a meal, chatting, reading, playing board games or simply enjoying the scenery.

New schedule

From Hanoi Railway Station: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:30 pm
From Lao Cai Railway Station: Tuesday & Thursday at 10:10 am and Sunday at 8:20 pm
The journey takes 10 hours.

Public Rates
Weekend rates (Friday & Sunday)

	Round trip	One way
Superior Compartment	79US$ per person	51US$ per person
Deluxe Compartment	136US$ per person	79US$ per person

Weekly rates

	Round trip	One way
Superior Compartment	56US$ per person*	40US$ per person
Deluxe Compartment	90US$ per person **	56US$ per person

*68US$/**102US$ if returning during the weekend.
50% discount for children under 12 years old.

The above prices are valid until 31st October 2001.

Inaugural trip of the Victoria Express Train
The whole team of Victoria Vietnam Group and Victoria Sapa were delighted to organise the inaugural trip to Sapa during 15-18 May to showcase the new carriages of the Victoria Express Train.
On this occasion, we would like to thank the 20 inbound tour operators, the photographers and the journalists who participated during this trip.

Welcome!
After the Spanish touch, here comes the female touch !We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Monika Strobl as new Assistant Manager at Victoria Sapa. First female manager in Sapa ever…. She comes from Germany but counts on experience in Middle East for more than four years at prestigious hotel chains such as Hyatt and Sheraton.

Independence day in Sapa…
Don’t miss our first Independence day in the mountains… Come to Sapa for you an incredible package of 4 days/4 nights for only US$ 299.00 net per person (based on double occupancy).From Friday, August 31^st to Tuesday, September 4^th 2001, this package includes: return transportation from Hanoi to Lao Cai on board of the Victoria Express train and return transfers from Lao Cai to Sapa by minibus, accommodation in superior room, daily buffet breakfast, one set lunch served on board of the Victoria dining carriage, excursion to Laochai-Ta Van with Hot Wine and Vietnamese "Pho" picnic, excursion day to the colorful BacHa Market and two dinners at the Tavan Restaurant.

For reservation, please contact the hotel

Relaxing at Victoria Sapa…
After a good day of trekking, what about a short swim in our indoor heated swimming pool, a long and relaxing sauna to finish with an invigorating massage.
At Victoria Sapa hotel, we have the great pleasure to offer you complimentary use to our swimming pool, our sauna and our tennis court. From now on, we are also pleased to invite you to get pampered by our professional masseuses or in our beauty salon with the following services

Traditional massage at 15 USD net/person/45 minutes
Head & shoulder massage at 10 USD net/person/40 minutes
Foot massage at 10 US net/person/40 minutes
Manicure & Pedicure at 10 USD net/pax

The Victoria Sprite:
faster transportation between the Mekong Delta Hotels

Cruise on the Mighty Mekong
The Lady Hau, our traditional wooden barge cruises the Mekong River and departs daily from the Victoria Cantho jetty. Its vast upper deck offers undoubtedly the best panoramic views of the Delta and its enchanting setting.
The Lady Hau can be chartered for private groups, seminars or special events (capacity 50 persons)

SUNRISE BREAKFAST CRUISE TO THE FLOATING MARKET – $ 20 net per person
The barge streamlines the big river at sunrise to the floating market of Cai Rang while breakfast is served on board.The trip includes tour of floating market and cruising narrow creeks on traditional sampans, visit of a traditional rice noodle factory and an orchard

The departure at the hotel jetty is at 06:30 AM. The duration of the excursion is around 4 hours. Reservation must be made in advance, latest by 8PM the day before

ROMANTIC SUNSET CRUISE - $10 net per person
Join us when we cruise into a spectacular Mekong Delta sunset and watch the world turn gold ! A special sunset cocktail and snacks are served on board.
The barge departs the hotel jetty at 5:30 PM and returns at 7:00 PM. Reservation must be made in advance, latest by 8PM the day before

For more information, please contact the Victoria Cantho Hotel

Independence Day Package
From Friday , August 31^st to Monday, September 3^rd 2001, Victoria Cantho Hotel has the pleasure to invite you for an amazing 4 Days / 3 Nights Independence day package for only 199 US$ net per person (based on double occupancy), including 3 nights accommodation in a Victoria Deluxe river view room, daily American breakfast, on full day excursion to Soc Trang with lunch in local restaurant and the visit of Phung Hiep market, a sunrise excursion on board the Lady Hau to Cai Rang, afternoon excursion at Thot Nhot bird park , one lunch and two dinner at the Spices Restaurant.

For reservation or for more information about our package, please contact the hotel

Special Offer:
3 days / 2 nights... deeper into the Mekong Delta.

On the tracks of Pierre Schoendorffer…
After the opening of the border between Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong river, Victoria Hotels & Resorts had the great honor to receive the famous film-maker Pierre Schoendorffer for an inaugural trip from Saigon to Siem Reap. For the first time after 50 years, Mr. Schoendorffer came back in the region of the Mekong Delta and crossed the "Mighty Mekong" on board our Victoria Sprite speedboat. This event was covered by the French Figaro Magazine

Victoria Sprite 2001 Public Rates
We are pleased to offer you the following prices, valid from February to end of December 2001:

	One way
Vinh Long - Can Tho Individuals (min. 4 pers.)	17US$/ person
Can Tho - Chau Doc Individuals (min. 4 pers.)	39US$/ person
Chau Doc - Phnom Penh Individuals (min. 4 pers.)	60US$/ person

VictoriaThe Victoria Sprite also links our Victoria Cantho and Victoria Chau Doc hotels with Ho Chi Minh City, on request basis. For more information, contact Victoria Cantho’s front desk – Fax: (84) 071 829 259
For more information, contact Victoria Cantho's front desk.

Independence Day package deeper in the Delta

Victoria Chau Doc hotel has the pleasure ton invite you for a Independence day full of discovery.
From Friday, August 31^st to Monday, September 3^rd 2001, enjoy our 4 Days / 3 Nights Independence day package for only US$ 216.00 net per person (based on double occupancy), including: cruise Cantho-Chau Doc on board our Victoria Sprite boat, 1 night accommodation at Victoria Cantho in Deluxe room, visit of floating market of Cai Rang and Thot Nhot bird park, one lunch at the Spices Restaurant, 2 nights accommodation at Victoria Chau Doc in Deluxe room River View, one Vietnamese set dinner and one French four course dinner a the Bassac Restaurant, a full day of excursions on the river to discover the floating farms, the Cham village and Nui Sam mountain, one sunset aperitif on Nui Sam, daily American breakfast and late check-out

Exclusive: Enjoy the spectacular National day boat races in front of the Victoria Chau Doc on the Bassac river.

For reservation, please contact the hotel

Get pampered at Victoria Phan Thiet !
To make the stay of our guests more pleasurable, we have started the construction of a Spa, overlooking the South China Sea. Enjoy a relaxing massage or an invigorating aerobic and fitness séance while watching the beach in front of you. Don’t forget to try our rejuvenating brand-new Sauna and cold bath.We are pleased to offer complimentary use of tennis court, sauna, fitness center, jacuzzi and cold bath to all our guests.

Traditional massage at 15 USD net/person/45 minutes
Head & shoulder massage at 10 USD net/person/40 minutes
Foot massage at 10 US net/person/40 minutes
Manicure & Pedicure at 10 USD net/pax

Independence day at sunny Victoria Phan Thiet
From Friday, August 31^st to Monday, September 3^rd, 2001, enjoy a sunny Independence day by the South China Sea with the team of the Victoria Phan Thiet Resort and our 4 days/3 nights package for only US$ 162.00 net per person (based on double occupancy), including: 3 nights in superior cottage, daily buffet breakfast, fruit basket and welcome drink upon arrival, daily Dinner at the L’Oceane Restaurant, late check-out.

For reservation, please contact the hotel.


Hoi An was as an international port in the 17th and 18th century. For this reason, Hoi An has become one of the most attractive spots to be visited in Vietnam and Asia. Victoria Hoi An is located on Hoi An Beach, 5km from the ancient city, 40km South of Danang. The Victoria architectural concept is similar to a small fishing village in the traditional style, referring to the history of Hoi An. Bungalows and small houses are built in the Vietnamese, Japanese and French styles with small streets and water ponds.

Soft Opening
Welcome to our first guests:
On April 25, 2001, Victoria Hoi An Resort opened its doors for the first time as the fifth hotel of the chain. Mr. Claude Balland, our General Manager, Ms. Servane Rangheard, our Managing Director and all the team of Victoria Hoi An were proud and delighted to receive our first guests in the resort.

At Victoria Hoi An Resort, our guests were surprised and enchanted to discover our different types of rooms and special design. Thus, Victoria Hoi An is a miniature of the Hoi An ancient town with narrow stone-paved streets and red-tile roof houses in ancient Japanese, French or Vietnamese style. Our resort has also endeavored to restore characteristics of ancient fishing villages such as cactus fences, village gates, temples, fishing nets, lotus ponds basket boats and the like

Great Deal
Victoria Hoi An has the pleasure to offer you the following exceptional rates for the opening of the resort, valid from April to end of October 2001. Book now to benefit from these exceptional rates !

	Rack Rates	Soft Opening Rates
Victoria Superior River view	$120⁺⁺	$65⁺⁺
Victoria Superior Sea view	$130⁺⁺	$70⁺⁺
Victoria Deluxe House Sea view	$150⁺⁺	$80⁺⁺
Victoria Deluxe House Beach front	$170⁺⁺	$90⁺⁺
Victoria Royal Suite	$220⁺⁺	$120⁺⁺

** These prices are excluding breakfast and subject to 10 VAT and 5% service charges

Amazing Independance Day Package
From Friday, August 31^st to Monday, September 3^rd 2001, enjoy your first Independence Day at Victoria Hoi An with our 4 days/3 nights package for only US$ 210.00 net per person (based on double occupancy), including: transfers Danang-Hoi An-Danang, 3 nights in Victoria Superior Sea view room, daily buffet breakfast, free shuttle hotel-Hoi An town-hotel in our "Antic Renault", excursion day to My Son Cham vestiges, excursion day by boat to the Cham Island with picnic lunch, a dinner at the Annam Restaurant and a BBQ party on the beach.

For reservation, please contact the hotel

Stylish ride
Every day, we offer complimentary shuttle transfers between Victoria Hoi An Resort and the center of Hoi An town. Enjoy this unique experience on board original "Antique Renault" van refurbished specially for your comfort.

Darling "Cherie"
It is well-known we like animals at Victoria Hotels & Resorts. Missing his little black pigs of Sapa, Claude has found a new love in Darling, a beautiful female Elephant from the Central Highland. Currently homeless, Darling will find a new cozy shelter very soon at Victoria Hoi An.

Victoria Nui Sam resort is scheduled to open at the end of 2000. This resort will focus mainly on Green Tourism tours.
Rising from flood plains, Nui Sam, designated famed beauty spot in 1980 by the Ministry of culture, is most popular with Vietnamese tourists, especially at pilgrimage time.

The resort will boast 40 bungalows, all with a private terrace and spectacular, panoramic views.
Nui Sam - Site of pilgrimage

Sam mountain is situated 5km from Chau Doc Town and features a complex of over one hundred temples, pagodas, hermitages and shrines. It offers delightful sights and breath-taking panoramas over rural countryside and the neighbouring territory of Cambodia. The most important monuments of this area include; the Ba Chua Xu Temple, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Tay An Pagoda and Hang Pagoda.

Tra - Xu National Park
About 20 km from Chau Doc Town, the Tra-Xu Reserve is the undiscovered, protected home of rare birds and wild life. On a traditional canoe you are able to cruise about the large, clear lakes or swamp areas, getting deeper and deeper into the wild foliage. You can enter the Sanctuary of Bats, that evokes the feeling of a Vampires remote domain.

Various species of birds will greet you along way, thousands of storks, herons and egrets escorting you on the journey to their home, nestled among the dense mangrove jungle. These sights will delight you. On top of a lonely tower, amid the purity of clear water and verdant jungle, visitors behold thousands upon thousands of snow white wings.
The National Park is not open to the public. To organise a visit, contact the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel.

	Victoria Hotels & Resorts spreads over Indochina. The construction of the Victoria Angkor has just started in June 2000.
The opening of the 4-star hotel is scheduled for 2002. Located right in the center of Siem Reap, overlooking the river, the hotel will be within 10 minutes by car from the Angkor Temples.