Thirty two luxury hotels in Hanoi have been selected to accommodate delegates, media workers and entrepreneurs attending APEC meetings, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Of these, nine hotels namely Daewoo Hanoi, Sofitel Metropole, Hilton Hanoi Opera, Horison, Sheraton, Sofitel Plaza, Melia, Nikko and Thang Loi, were reserved for high-ranking delegations at the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting scheduled for late November.

All of the hotels are located in the centre of the city and are able to provide services of an international standard, including satellite TV, internet services, swimming pools, tennis courts and shopping areas. They all have superb views and staff have extensive experience in welcoming VIPs for major international conferences.

Nguyen Thuy Linh from the Daewoo Hanoi Hotel said with its world-class services and highly trained staff, the hotel was highly regarded by both local and foreign visitors.

The hotel will provide special menus to welcome the APEC guests, concentrating on international dishes as well as Vietnamese specialties originating from all three regions of the country, Linh said.

Boasting 270 luxury rooms, the Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel houses a modern business centre. The hotel is also furnished with modern equipment to host major conferences and other events.

The Melia Hanoi has always been considered a reliable venue for national and international seminars and meetings. It now has more than 300 rooms as well as convenient services.

South African Chef Jurgen Kauz of the Melia Hanoi revealed that his hotel has presented a diverse set of menus for the delegates.

High quality food suppliers have been carefully selected to meet the hotel's top priority of food hygiene and safety, Kauz said.

Built in 1901 with the French-styled architecture, the Sofitel Metropole has welcomed many foreign heads of state, politicians and celebrities. The hotel has consistently been chosen as one of the leading hotels not only in Hanoi but also in Vietnam and Asia.

Apart from these hotels, nearly 400 restaurants specialising in European, Chinese and Thai cuisines as well as Vietnamese specialties have also been selected to serve guests at the APEC events. (VNA)