THE WATSON PREMIUM HALONG HOTEL

Love it

Everything was good except for the thunderstorms. 2/4 nights had bad loud noises thunderstorms and lasted about 20 to 30 minutes long. It sounded like something or someone got so angry and fighting with each other in the sky. And because of that the power went out a few times, but back on fast. But we did enjoy the city. We did the limestone tour boat ride and city tour bus ride and it was fun. Food was amazing.

The rooftop pool and view from the bay view room was fantastic. We also loved the location a bit away from the main tourist area.

The hotel is set up for large coach loads of visitors - lots of Chinese guest when we were there. The staff tend to shout which is unlike most Vietnamese people. The beautiful rooftop pool was spoilt by playing mainly drum and bass with the bass at the maximum level, we bought drinks to sit in the bar but it was so loud we moved to reception. If it were rock music I would have stayed. The rooms are comfortable but you have to request additional pillows (only 1 each provided) toilet roll must be precious as not readily replaced and just 2 tea bags and a ready make coffee mixture that’s so sweet it’s undrinkable. Breakfast had many options but few for a western pallet and the worst coffe I have ever tasted, the breads very good. The staff just don’t really care they say yes as they assume that’s what you want to hear but then don’t do anything, I asked 4 times re noise but no one did anything about it. It’s nearly new so looks great, well situated with many restaurants in walking distance as is the night market but it’s not 5 star standard on service. Great views and comfy bed but I was glad to leave it.

View from the room and rooftop pool were great. Everything was clean and the hotel seems new. We loved this area, but note it is not in the main tourist area. We walked into the neighborhood for dinner, really liked Mangos Restaurant. Rented a motorbike and had free parking. Very happy we chose the Watson.

Great location, friendly staffs, great food:)

This is a good hotel in Ha Long. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. The pool area is also a good place to relax if you need some down time. The service is generally good - there was sometimes a language barrier but that is to be expected. The restaurant is fine, breakfast is varied. For lunch/dinner it was quite expensive (by Vietnam standards) but there aren’t really many other options to eat in the area. A couple minor points that could be improved: the gym (generally good for a hotel gym, but the AC didn’t seem to work, which made for an uncomfortable work out), pillows in the room (you only get two, and while I did get extra on asking, I would expect 4 to be standard in a 5* hotel). Overall, a good stay.

The Watson was a nice place. It had a beautiful pool and amazing breakfast. Staff was very attentive. Location did not offer much but taxis were readily available.

Really loved our stay here, super friendly staff, clean and beautiful hotel. Breakfast was also great.

Five stars hands down. Very happy with staff and the property. Excellent room, super clean. I woulf stay here again next time i visit Ha Long