Four Seasons and BRG Group Announce Plans to Open Luxury Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam

Four Seasons expands Vietnam portfolio with the addition of a new hotel along Hoan Kiem Lake in city's historic district.

TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2017 /-- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and BRG Group, the leading private multi-sector business group in Vietnam, will open a new Four Seasons hotel in the heart of Vietnam's capital city. Located within the historic downtown, Four Seasons Hotel Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake will offer the latest in luxury hospitality in this important global city.

Rich with history, art and culture, Hanoi attracts visitors from across the region and internationally, and is one of Vietnam's top leisure destinations. The new hotel will offer views of Hoan Kiem Lake and the bustling streets leading to the Old and French Quarters. The Hotel will be ideally located a short walk or scooter ride from many museums and galleries, shopping, and the city's vibrant culinary scene.

Home to a number of foreign embassies, Hanoi is a busy commercial and diplomatic centre as well as a hub for those travelling onward to nearby Halong Bay and Sapa.

"As more and more visitors travel to Hanoi, we look forward to offering a hospitality experience that will redefine luxury in this great city. We are committed to showcasing Hanoi as a choice destination for new and returning visitors," says Madame Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group. "We are proud to partner with Four Seasons on this new hotel, a name synonymous with exceptional quality and service, and are confident that together we will honour the rich culture of Vietnam, while providing the best accommodation in the city."

"Hanoi is an incredible city, with a great deal to offer international and local travellers, and we look forward to expanding in the region with first-time partners BRG Group on this exciting project. This is a fantastic opportunity to offer travellers a Four Seasons experience in Hanoi, with partners who are truly passionate about the future of this city, and this hotel in particular," says J. Allen Smith, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Designed by international award winning firms WATG Architects and SRSS Interior Design Studio, Four Seasons Hotel Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, will draw from the French Colonial inspirations that are characteristic of Hanoi and include 95 rooms and suites as well as a spa and fitness centre, pools, and event and meeting spaces. Joining the dynamic culinary landscape in the city, Wimberly Interiors, experts in cosmopolitan design, will develop the dining and lounge offerings, including an all-day restaurant, lounge and rooftop bar.

Four Seasons Hotel Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake will be the company's second location in Vietnam, joining Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An.

About Four Seasons

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating 107 hotels, resorts and residences in major city centres and resort destinations in 45 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards.