Wink Hotel Hai Phong is where innovation meets tradition, and where travelers can connect with the port city in a whole new way.
For some hotels, functionality is the priority. But Wink Hai Phong aims higher - it’s an experience. From the moment you step inside, there’s a sense of stepping into something different: a vibrant, tech-forward space that reflects both the energy of a rising city and the warmth of Vietnam’s spirit.
As one of the first guests to preview the hotel before its official opening, I found the experience both surprising and refreshing. While Wink may not be a global chain - yet - it holds its own with confidence, charm, and character.
Atop the hotel, the rooftop becomes a sensory escape. With open-air views of the breezy Cam River and the city’s modern administrative center, it offers a stunning backdrop - particularly as dusk falls and the Hoang Van Thu Bridge comes alive with light, arching across the skyline like a luminous ribbon.
The rooftop features a compact yet inviting pool, ideal for a late-afternoon dip or for joining the occasional evening pool party. It’s not merely a rooftop - it’s a curated vantage point for taking in Hai Phong’s transformation: urban, stylish, and full of promise.
Wink’s hallmark is its “smart hotel” model and the Hai Phong property delivers an upgraded version of this concept. Check-in is entirely digital and self-guided - swift, seamless, and contactless. Your room key doubles as a payment card for on-site services. Floor-to-ceiling windows are fitted with remote-controlled blinds, and all lighting and amenities are at your fingertips. Convenience and control are at the core of the experience.
Despite its international-sounding name, Wink is proudly Vietnamese - conceived and developed locally, with a strong narrative of cultural pride woven through its design.
The lobby, for example, eschews conventional luxury in favor of meaningful details. Instead of chandeliers, you’ll find lighting installations inspired by traditional birdcages - modern, yet unmistakably Eastern. Nearby, an oversized sculpture of a Quang Hanh mineral water bottle sits like a piece of contemporary folk art - a playful tribute to local heritage.
Wink Hai Phong features 225 hotel rooms and 77 serviced apartments. But more impressive than the scale is how well each space is utilized. Rooms are intelligently designed with clean lines and practical layouts, offering a balance between functionality and comfort.
For families, the bunk bed rooms are a clever solution - featuring a raised secondary bed that doubles as a cozy loft. Guests staying longer will appreciate the flexibility of the two-bedroom apartments, which can be converted into separate suites, offering both privacy and adaptability.
The sleeping experience is another highlight. Beds are fitted with Catherine Denoual mattresses - usually reserved for luxury brands like Hyatt or Six Senses - providing a level of comfort that may make you think twice about leaving your room.
Bathrooms are similarly well-considered, featuring powerful rainfall showers and a curated set of amenities that embrace the "less but better" philosophy. No clutter, just quality.
One standout feature is Wink’s Stay24 policy: guests are entitled to a full 24-hour stay from the moment of check-in. Whether you arrive at 8 am or 10 pm, your check-out time is exactly one day later. This flexible model is especially appealing for business travelers and short-term guests who value every minute of their stay.
Instead of a formal restaurant, Wink offers something more personal. With the help of Wink Guides - friendly local hosts on-site 24/7 - guests are encouraged to explore the city’s culinary scene like a local. Craving banh da cua, banh mi que, or che dua dam at 2 am? Your Wink Guide will know exactly where to take you.
The hotel’s color palette - bold purples, reds, and yellows -echoes the vibrancy of the city, while local design elements and references create a dialogue between the hotel and its surroundings.
Wink doesn’t strive to be opulent. Nor does it chase trends. Instead, it creates a welcoming space for every kind of traveler: the curious explorer, the busy executive, or simply someone seeking a thoughtful place to pause and recharge.
As I left the hotel on a bright Hai Phong afternoon, the city seemed to hum with new energy - its river still gliding gently, even as its skyline grew ever more ambitious. And I knew, on my next trip back, I wouldn’t need to search for where to stay.
Tags:
Tags:
Meliá now operates 20 hotels and resorts throughout the country.
Legendary 400-year-old Parisian restaurant will take over Le Beaulieu for five days in October.
Ultra-luxe hillside residences bolster accommodation offerings at Central Vietnam property.
As droughts and saltwater intrusion devastate the Mekong Delta, many women are forced to seek alternative ways to make a living. This new path may offer a glimmer of hope, but it also exposes their extreme vulnerability.
.png)
In the wake of the pandemic, understanding the future of tourism has become more important than ever. To get business back on track and maintain positive relationships with potential travelers, the tourism sector needs to take a deeper look at emerging trends and integrate new insights into products and services as well as marketing and communication campaigns.
Hoiana will allow selected guests to come and enjoy first-class service provided by big names in the international entertainment and hospitality industry.
