As Hai Phong sheds its industrial skin to emerge as one of Vietnam’s most intriguing cultural cities, newly-opened Wink Hotel Hai Phong puts forth its credible credentials as a tech-savvy, design-forward stay for the youthful modern traveller.
While Vietnam’s industrial port city of Hai Phong has always been known as a key industrial and shipping powerhouse in the region, the country’s third-largest city has been quietly reinventing itself as a dynamic cultural and leisure hub for those looking to explore northern Vietnam beyond Hanoi and Hạ Long Bay. And with the arrival of Wink Hotel Hai Phong — the sixth property in the disruptive Vietnamese lifestyle hotel brand’s fast-growing portfolio — that transformation has just quickened.
Set at 135 Dien Bien Phu Street, a prime location just 15 minutes from Cat Bi International Airport and within walking distance of the city’s colonial cathedral and vibrant opera house, Wink Hotel Hai Phong is a 225-room and 77-suite property that represents a bold step forward for affordable technological-forward, design-driven stays in the city.
From the moment you arrive, it’s clear Wink isn’t your typical hotel. There’s no front desk fanfare — just app-based check-in, keyless room entry, and a promise that check-in time equals check-out time thanks to Wink’s flexible STAY24 policy.
It is smart hospitality engineered for the Netflix-and-notebook generation.
Rooms range from compact Wink Lite+ Cityview rooms for solo travellers to slightly more spacious Wink Luxe Triple Rooms for couples, all anchored by Wink’s signature mod-minimalist aesthetic: blackout blinds, power showers, smart TVs, and plush bedding. For longer stays? There’s the Wink Live© serviced residences — with one- and two-bedroom layouts, kitchens, and co-working areas — are tailored for longer-stay digital nomads and business travellers.
Where Wink delivers is in the social and shared spaces, each of which is designed for seamless movement between work, wellness, and play. The Wink Space lobby doubles as a casual co-working zone with Vietnamese coffee by day and craft cocktails by night. Just outside, the East West Brewing Co. taproom brings a dose of Saigon craft beer cool to Hai Phong, slinging hoppy IPAs and blaring live DJ sets beneath festoon lights.
Upstairs? The Endless Summer Rooftop Pool offers all-day chill with panoramic city views — and a rare-for-Vietnam heated pool for year-round dips. Self-service laundry and a grab-and-go Wink Mart add practicality without breaking the aesthetic.
With LEED Gold certification, plastic-free amenities, and upcycled furnishings, Wink Hai Phong also caters to the eco-conscious but without rubbing its sustainable cred in our faces.
Wink Hotel Hai Phong is more than a new address on the map — it’s a symbol of a city (and country) in motion. For the globally minded, digitally equipped, and aesthetically aware traveler, this might just be the smartest stay north of Hanoi — no frills, just future. Whether you’re in town to explore nearby Cat Ba Island or dive into Hai Phong’s legendary street food (bánh đa cua, anyone?), this launchpad to the evolving city is a viable, attractive option.
To book or learn more, visit: https://wink-hotels.com/en/.
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