The 818sqm pillar-free Grand Ballroom, which can host up to 1,200 guests, features oversized interactive chandelier featuring 7,980 individually hung crystal lightbulbs and a 8.5m by 4.5m LED wall.
InterContinental Saigon has unveiled a major upgrade to its existing
Grand Ballroom and function areas, with the design inspired by the
lotus, the national symbol of Vietnam, plus Ho Chi Minh City and its
surrounding landscapes.
The multimillion dollar renovation was carried out on 2,560 sqm of
indoor and outdoor event meeting space, including six function rooms and
an outdoor terrace, ranging from the compact Hon Ong meeting room to
the expansive Grand Ballroom, which now features an 8.5m by 4.5m LED
wall. The venue says it is the largest screen in town.
Renovated meeting rooms have all been clad in timber with metal
detailing, and all the spaces feature a multipurpose cabinet that is
outfitted with a display area and storage on either sides. Double
sliding doors with ribbed glass conceal a TV when not in use and
showcase the display area. When guests want to use the TV, the doors
slide to either sides and reveal an 85" interactive TV with video
conference capabilities. These sliding doors may also be used for
writing, replacing the need for additional flipcharts.
An 1,818 sqm, pillar-free Grand Ballroom, catering for up to 1200
attendees, is fully equipped with the latest audio-visual technology and
can be flexibly divided into two separate spaces for more intimate
events.
The Grand Ballroom is decked with an oversized interactive chandelier
featuring 7,980 individually hung crystal lightbulbs emulating
glistening water when viewed from underneath. The chandelier also comes
equipped with its own state-of-the-art adjustable lighting technology
systems that can be changed to evoke different moods with the use of
RGBW LED lighting control system.
Additional design touches include a curvilinear fabric ceiling in the
pre-function foyer that depicts the Mekong River and lighting effects
with a variety of programmable light hues and visual cues. The design of
the carpet, in coastal hues of navy, beige and yellow – which resembles
the water environment that the lotus lives in – covers the floor, while
the decorative columns represent the intertwining of the lotus stems in
the water as they reach the surface for sunlight. The renovations also
include a new Business Hub, a space featuring built-in ovens, a fridge
and a counter for master cooking classes.