Is Mercury Hai Phong good? Yes for business/Cat Ba gateway Mercure Hai Phong delivers solid 4-star Accor standards.
However, NOT luxury boutique (business hotel atmosphere, functional design over charm, corporate clientele primary, limited character versus Somerset residence-style). Competitive pricing: Superior rooms from 1,200k-1,800k VND, apartments from 2,000k-4,000k VND (kitchenettes, living areas, extended stays), includes breakfast/WiFi/pool access. Therefore, worth IF: business travel Hai Phong, Cat Ba trip overnight, families needing apartments, Accor loyalty.
Mercure Hai Phong delivers reliable 4-star Accor experience consistent international standards, convenient central location, comprehensive amenities, apartment options.
Quick Facts: Mercury Hai Phong
Brand: Accor Group (Mercure – 4-star international)
Status: First international Accor-managed hotel Hai Phong
Location: 12 Lach Tray Street, Le Chan Ward, Le Chan District (city center)
Rooms: 176 guest rooms (Superior, Privilege categories)
Apartments: 57 serviced apartments (Studio, 1-3 bedroom configurations)
Total: 233 units (rooms + apartments combined)
Dining: 3 visits (Flame Grill restaurant, Sky28 Bar 28th floor, Cuppa Café)
Facilities: Rooftop pool (panoramic 360° views), Bloom Spa, fitness center, business center
Meetings: Le Chan Hall ballroom, An Bien Room, outside catering
Pricing: Superior 1,200k-1,800k VND, Privilege 1,800k-2,500k, Apartments 2,000k-4,000k+
Includes: Breakfast, WiFi, pool access (standard bookings)
Distance: 6km Cat Bi Airport, accessible harbor area, walkable city attractions
Best for: Business travel, Cat Ba overnight, families/groups (apartments), Accor loyalty
NOT for: Boutique seekers, extreme budget, unique character expectations
For complete Hai Phong city guide including other accommodation, see our Hai Phong guide.
Rooms & Apartments (233 Units)
Hotel Rooms (176): Superior King/Twin entry 25-30m² (1,200k-1,800k city views, standard amenities WiFi/TV/minibar/safe, adequate business/couples), Privilege King/Twin upgraded (1,800k-2,500k higher floors, lounge access exclusive check-in/refreshments worth IF Accor loyalty), Deluxe Suite spacious (3,000k-4,500k separate living, compare apartments similar pricing kitchenettes add value), Presidential Suite top-tier (premium pricing, rare use VIP/executives). Assessment: Clean modern functional 4-star Accor standards, Superior adequate most, Privilege IF lounge valued.
Serviced Apartments (57 – MAJOR advantage): Studio 35-40m² (2,000k-2,500k kitchenette basic burner/microwave/fridge, solo/couples light cooking), 1-Bedroom 50-60m² (2,500k-3,500k separate bedroom/living/kitchenette, families/business), 2-Bedroom 70-90m² (3,500k-5,000k families 4-6, groups split cost economical vs two rooms), 3-Bedroom 90-120m² (5,000k-7,000k+ large families/groups 6-8, corporate). Kitchenettes: Basic cooking (electric burner, microwave, fridge, cookware/utensils, dining table adequate light meals, save money dinners vs all restaurants, breakfast included anyway). Value: Extended stays week+, families space/cooking, groups split costs shared living. Compare Somerset pure apartments, Mercure hybrid hotel+apartments flexibility.
For Somerset Hai Phong comparison, see our Somerset guide.
Facilities & Dining
Rooftop Pool (Highlight): 28th floor infinity-style, 360° panoramic Hai Phong views, sunset swimming Instagram-worthy, 6am-10pm typically (free guests), adequate size relaxation NOT Olympic, loungers/towels provided. Families enjoy (supervised), business unwind (post-meetings), couples romantic (sunset).
Sky28 Bar & Dining: Same 28th floor, panoramic Vietnamese + international menu, cocktails/wine extensive, romantic sunset, premium 200k-500k meals/100k-200k cocktails BUT views justify. Special occasions worth, reservations recommended weekends.
Flame Grill & Bar: Ground floor casual, grilled steaks/seafood/BBQ, breakfast buffet included (6-10am Vietnamese + Western adequate), à la carte lunch/dinner 150k-400k, daily use practical.
Cuppa Gourmet Café: Lobby coffee/tea specialty, pastries/sandwiches/light meals, WiFi work-friendly, 50k-150k reasonable, 7am-10pm, business casual meetings.
Bloom Spa: Massage (Vietnamese, aromatherapy, deep tissue), facials, body treatments, professional, 300k-800k VND 60-90 min typical Hai Phong.
Fitness Center: Modern equipment (cardio, weights), free guests 24/7, adequate NOT extensive, maintains routine, clean towels provided.
Meeting Facilities: Le Chan Hall ballroom (100-300 capacity conferences/weddings/events), An Bien Room smaller (20-50 meetings/private dining), outside catering, professional support (business hotel strength).
Location & Pricing
Address: 12 Lach Tray, Le Chan district (city center). Advantages: Central walkable (restaurants/cafes/shopping/attractions 5-15 min), Cat Bi Airport 6km (15-20 min taxi 80k-120k), accessible harbor (Ben Got ferry 25km Cat Ba, 30-40 min taxi), business district (corporate offices nearby).
Cat Ba gateway: Overnight Mercure → morning taxi Ben Got (25km, 300k-400k negotiated, hotel arranged) → ferry Cat Ba. Comfortable vs same-day Hanoi-Cat Ba rush. For Cat Ba Island, see our review.
Pricing: Superior 1,200k-1,800k, Privilege 1,800k-2,500k, Suites 3,000k-4,500k+, Studio 2,000k-2,500k, 1-bed 2,500k-3,500k, 2-bed 3,500k-5,000k, 3-bed 5,000k-7,000k+. Includes: Breakfast buffet, WiFi, pool access. Value: Mid-range (Somerset similar 1,500k-3,000k apartments, Nikko upscale 2,000k-4,000k waterfront, budget guesthouses 300-800k basic). Worth IF: business (professional, meetings, central), Cat Ba gateway (comfortable overnight, morning ferry), families (apartments cooking/space), Accor loyalty (points, benefits). Skip: extreme budget (guesthouses adequate), character seekers (boutique charm), extended Cat Ba (direct island cheaper).
Booking → Klook
Final Verdict: Reliable Business Hotel
Mercure Hai Phong delivers solid 4-star Accor experience reliable international standards (176 rooms + 57 apartments clean/modern/professional), central Le Chan location (12 Lach Tray walkable dining/attractions, 6km airport, harbor accessible), distinctive rooftop pool (28th floor 360° panoramic, Sky28 Bar dining highlight), comprehensive facilities (Bloom Spa, Flame Grill, Cuppa Café, fitness, business centers, meeting spaces), competitive pricing (1,200k-4,000k+ VND room-dependent, includes breakfast/WiFi/pool).
Mercure Hai Phong delivers what promises reliable 4-star Accor business hotel, central location, rooftop pool/Sky28 highlight, apartment options valuable, competitive pricing. Worth IF: business stays, Cat Ba overnight gateway, family apartments, Accor points priorities match. Solid dependable choice (clean, professional, functional) NOT exceptional unique. Book appropriately expectations (business comfort, reliable standards, central access) versus boutique character, extreme budget, destination experience. First international Accor Hai Phong maintains brand consistency predictable quality business/transit travelers value.
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FAQ
Yes, Mercure Hai Phong is good 4-star business hotel delivering reliable Accor international standards: 176 clean modern rooms (Superior, Privilege categories) + 57 serviced apartments (Studio, 1-3 bedroom kitchenettes/living areas), rooftop pool 360° panoramic views (28th floor highlight, sunset swimming), Sky28 Bar dining (same floor, Vietnamese + international, cocktails, romantic), Bloom wellness Spa, Flame Grill restaurant (breakfast included, grilled specialties), fitness/business centers, central 12 Lach Tray location (walkable dining/attractions, 6km airport, accessible harbor). Competitive pricing 1,200k-4,000k+ VND (room-dependent).
Mercure Hai Phong is 6km from Cat Bi Airport, requiring 15-20 min taxi ride costing 80k-120k VND (negotiate fixed price BEFORE departure, hotel arranges pickups in advance). Location: 12 Lach Tray Street, Le Chan district (city center convenient). Cat Ba Island access: Mercure to Ben Got ferry terminal 25km (30-40 min taxi 300k-400k VND negotiated, hotel helps arrange), then ferry crossing Cat Ba 30-40 min (120k VND high-speed). Total Mercure to Cat Ba Island: 1.5-2h depending on ferry schedule.
Yes, Mercure Hai Phong has rooftop pool on 28th floor offering 360° panoramic Hai Phong city views (distinctive highlight business hotel). Pool features: Infinity-style design, sunset swimming Instagram-worthy, city skyline views, adequate size (NOT Olympic, relaxation focus), open typically 6am-10pm (confirm current hours), free all guests (hotel rooms + apartments), loungers/towels provided, children welcome (supervised). Same floor: Sky28 Bar & Dining (panoramic Vietnamese + international menu, cocktails/wine, romantic sunset atmosphere, premium pricing 200k-500k meals BUT views justify, special occasions worth).
