Da Nang's Hidden Gem: OYO 1223 Vt New Day Hotel - Unbeatable Price!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because you're about to get the unvarnished truth about OYO 1223 Vt New Day Hotel in Da Nang. Forget those glossy travel brochures; I'm giving you the REAL DEAL, blemishes and all. And let's face it, at an "Unbeatable Price," expectations are either sky-high or rock bottom. Let's figure this thing out together.
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OYO 1223 Vt New Day Hotel, Da Nang: A Brutally Honest Review – Hidden Gem or Hidden Headache? (Accessibility, Amenities, & the Quest for the Perfect Pho)
Let's Dive In!
First off, let's be clear: "Unbeatable Price" is the siren song. It drew me in. And honestly? I'm a sucker for a bargain. But does cheap mean… well, GOOD? That's the million-dollar question, isn't it?
Accessibility:
Alright, so I didn't personally need accessibility features, but I always pay attention. This is important. I'm going to be real: the information on the website is… well, let's just say it's vague. Facilities for disabled guests are listed, but HOW? Are there ramps? Elevators that actually work? Room details? I'm going to need to see more detail on this. (Impression: Incomplete Info. Need to call & check.)
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges, Wheelchair accessible: No data available
Internet Access (Because, Duh):
Okay, so internet is supposedly a given. YES! Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Thank God. Internet [LAN] is also listed, which, let's be honest, is a throwback to the dial-up days. But hey, options! Internet services are also included. I can already hear the click-clack of keyboards. I hope it's stable because an unstable connection is deal-breaker.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax (The Pampering Predicament):
- Spa/sauna, Spa, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Pool with view: Alright, this is where things get… interesting. The list of spa treatments is extensive: Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage. I'm picturing myself getting a blissful massage in a luxurious spa, watching the city lights twinkle from the Pool with view. Does it exist? I need to find out. In reality, the pool might be small, the "view" could be questionable, and the massage could be… well, let's just say, Vietnam has a wide range of massage experiences. The Sauna and Steamroom sound delightful. I'm in -- IF they're CLEAN.
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness, Foot bath: Fitness center always sounds great in theory. It's important to see if it is functional: does it have the latest in equipment? Are the machines out of order? I often find the gym facilities are lacking.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: Okay, a second listing of the pool. I'm assuming its outdoor and I hope it is sparkling.
Cleanliness and Safety (Because, You Know, COVID):
This is HUGE right now. I'm looking for reassurances, and OYO 1223 at least claims to be taking it seriously:
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Excellent.
- Hand sanitizer: Essential.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Smart.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Let's hope so.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Okay, now we're talking.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Crucial.
- Safe dining setup: Needs more detail.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Yes, please!
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Necessary.
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Security [24-hour], Safe deposit boxes, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher: All the basics.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (The Fuel for Adventure):
Okay, food is KEY. And this is where things get… slightly confusing.
- A la carte in restaurant, Asian breakfast, Bar, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant.: The options are endless here.
- Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Breakfast takeaway service, Alternative meal arrangement: A "Breakfast [buffet]" sounds good but the "Asian breakfast" needs more detail and is this included in the price.
- Bottle of water, Essential condiments: Always appreciated.
My Biggest Fear… The Buffet: Listen, I LOVE a good buffet. But a bad buffet? Traumatizing. I'm picturing lukewarm scrambled eggs and sad-looking pastries. I need more Intel on this. (Impression: Buffet = High Risk/High Reward.)
Services and Conveniences (The Little Things That Matter):
- Air conditioning in public area, Elevator: Essential in Vietnam.
- Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Currency exchange, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Room service [24-hour]. Basic necessities, but good to know they’re available.
- Daily housekeeping, Doorman, 24-hour front desk, Concierge. Great service is paramount to having a smooth stay.
- Food delivery. Great - as an alternative to eating in.
- Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Seminars, Xerox/fax in business center, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Indoor venue for special events, Outdoor venue for special events. Useful for business travelers or if you're planning a small event.
- Invoice provided, Facilities for disabled guests, Facilities for disabled guests - The missing detail here is a worry, I will check.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Bicycle parking, Taxi service, Valet parking, Airport transfer: More options for getting around.
For the Kids (Because Life Gets Messy):
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: Good to know if you're traveling with the little ones.
For the Room (Where the Magic Happens… Hopefully):
Okay, this is where the rubber meets the road. Let's see what the rooms actually offer:
- Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Blackout curtains, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Desk, Extra long bed, Hair dryer, In-room safe box, Mini bar, Mirror, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens: All the usual suspects. Excellent.
- Additional toilet, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Carpeting, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Free bottled water, High floor, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Reading light, Scale, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Toiletries, Towels, Visual alarm: Additional amenities for the modern traveler.
- Alarm clock: Good to know. I like to be woken up.
- In-room safe box: I like this, especially in a new country.
- Ironing facilities. I am an avid traveler and need the ability to iron my clothes.
Honestly, the room amenities sound pretty decent. But… and there's always a "but," isn't there? (Impression: Room quality could vary wildly. Need to see current reviews and photos).
Getting Around (The Great Escape):
- Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: All useful options depending on how you like to travel.
The Quirks & Imperfections (Because Life Isn't Perfect):
Okay, let's be real. Every hotel has its quirks. And at this price point, I'm expecting a few. Maybe the elevator is slow. Maybe the Wi-Fi cuts out at inconvenient times. Maybe the hot water takes a while. These things happen. I'm prepared for a certain level of… "character." I'm not expecting the Ritz. I'm expecting a place to sleep that's clean and relatively comfortable. With a decent coffee maker. And maybe, just maybe, a functioning ATM nearby.
My Verdict (The Gut Reaction):
The Potential: Okay, the list of amenities is impressive, especially for the price. The location could be good (Da Nang is amazing!). The safety protocols
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously-planned travel itinerary. This is the Da Nang Diaries, OYO 1223 Vt New Day Hotel edition. Expect a rollercoaster. Expect me to probably lose my phone at some point. And expect a lot of coffee. Let's go.
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Pho Quest
Morning (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM): ARRIVAL. Ugh. Flights are the WORST, aren't they? Especially after a red-eye. Finally land at Da Nang International Airport, disoriented and smelling vaguely of airplane air. Immigration was thankfully painless. Found a taxi (negotiating the price felt like a blood sport, but I think I won…maybe?) and zoomed off to the OYO.
Morning (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM): The Hotel: The Vt New Day Hotel is…well, it's a hotel! Let's call it "charming in a slightly threadbare way." The air conditioning blasts a glorious arctic current, thank god. The room is clean enough, and I'm already plotting an escape to the rooftop for a cigarette later (don't judge, Vietnam is all about the contradictions, right?).
Morning (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): THE PHO QUEST BEGINS! I'm a firm believer that the success of any trip hinges on the quality of its first meal. Armed with a Google Maps screenshot and a ravenous hunger, I hit the streets. First attempt: a tiny place with a queue snaking down the street. Nope. Too intimidating. Second attempt: a slightly more upscale place that looked suspiciously empty. Again, nope. Finally I stumbled upon a place packed with locals, all slurping enthusiastically. Victory! The pho was…chef's kiss. Broth so fragrant, noodles so delicate. I ate so much I almost cried. (Okay, maybe I did cry a little. Jet lag, you see).
Afternoon (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM): Naptime. Glorious, life-giving naptime. Because, jet lag. Enough said.
Afternoon (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Exploring My Khe Beach: The "best beach in Da Nang" they say… but with so many people and so little shade. Got a bit sandblasted by the wind. I'll probably be finding sand in places I didn't know existed for days. The water was that glorious, deep turquoise, though, and watching the sun dip below the horizon was truly beautiful.
Evening (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM): That rooftop cigarette I promised myself, watching the city lights begin to twinkle. Feeling a momentary sense of zen…before the mosquito army began to swarm. Retreat!
Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Trying to find a "authentic" restaurant and failing. Settled on a street food stall and had the most delicious BBQ pork skewers. Ended up chatting with a group of local kids who were practicing their English. They were adorable, and far better at the language than I was.
Evening (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Sleep. Or attempting to sleep. The traffic noise is astonishing, like a symphony of scooters and honking horns. My earplugs are my new best friend.
Day 2: Marble Mountains and Monkey Madness
Morning (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM): Coffee, mandatory. Found good coffee. This time I got lost on the way, but in the end it served its purpose-- the coffee was delicious.
Morning (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM): The Marble Mountains. Oh. My. God. First, a taxi ride that felt like a rally car race. Second, those steps! My quads are screaming. The climb up was grueling, but the views from the top? Worth it. The caves were enchanting, filled with temples and incense-scented air. I got genuinely lost in one, and then panicked that I was trapped forever… until I stumbled out into the sunshine again. Silly, but terrifying! I managed to keep my phone in tact during the whole climb-- a minor miracle.
Afternoon (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM): Monkey Mountain Adventure: This was going to be a gentle stroll, I imagined, admiring monkey-hood. But it was intense! The monkeys. Oh, the monkeys. They were everywhere! Bold, cheeky, and completely unimpressed by my existence. One almost snatched my backpack. I swear I saw one planning to steal my banana.
Afternoon (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Lunch (and monkey-trauma therapy). Found a quiet little cafe and ate some spring rolls. I keep getting the feeling of monkey watching me and judging my food choices. I'm pretty sure they like my mango smoothie more-- or at least want it more.
Afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Exploring the Linh Ung Pagoda: The giant Lady Buddha statue is breathtaking. Utterly breathtaking. I felt a strange sense of calm just standing there. The place is incredibly peaceful.
Afternoon (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM): The return to Da Nang was a disaster (or should I say a triumph?): One of the worst taxi rides ever, the taxi driver yelled at an unknown driver, he then drove the wrong way. And I don't speak Vietnamese. So basically, I was in the middle of it with no sense of escape. Then he took me to the wrong address. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened…It was like a comedic movie scene.
Evening (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM): The rooftop cigarette. Another one. Needed it. And probably therapy.
Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Dinner at a restaurant that looked like it was from a movie. The food was pretty great this time.
Evening (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Attempted to find a bar. Failed. Gave up. Bed.
Day 3: The Great Bridge and the Lost Sunscreen Conspiracy
Morning (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM): Coffee. Always. This time with a pastry from a local bakery. The pastry was incredibly delicious…the bakery ran out of water. The coffee was still good enough to get my through the drama.
Morning (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM): The Dragon Bridge. Amazing! The bridge is huge and pretty. I was fascinated by how they made it, the art, and the symbolism.
Morning (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Searching for sunscreen. I swear, there's a sunscreen conspiracy going on. I've searched every pharmacy and convenience store in a five-block radius, and either they don't have any, or they're selling it at three times the price. I'm starting to think I might spontaneously combust.
Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Lunch and a desperate plea for help. Finally, one of the vendors showed my where to find sunscreen (thank god). Ate too many delicious noodles for lunch, which is a recurring theme, I think.
Afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Back to My Khe Beach. This time armed with sunscreen (victory!). Spent a blissful afternoon swimming and watching the waves. It was perfect.
Afternoon (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM): The "beach bum" phase: Got caught up in the moment and then completely forgot to apply sunscreen.
Evening (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM): The rooftop cigarette. And a silent prayer. (Did I get sunburned again? Yes, I did).
Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Dinner and planning my escape from Da Nang. I love this place, but my skin is screaming.
Evening (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Bed, hoping that I survive the sunburn.
Day 4: Departure (and the lingering scent of Pho)
Morning (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM): Packing. Ugh. The worst part of travel.
Morning (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM): One last, desperate search for coffee. Found a tiny cafe that sold the best coffee.
Morning (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Check out. Goodbye, OYO 1223 Vt New Day Hotel. It wasn't perfect, but it was home for a few days.
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OYO 1223 Vt New Day Hotel: The Unvarnished Truth (and Deals!)
Seriously, is it *really* that cheap? And what's the catch? My alarm bells are ringing...
Okay, listen. YES. It's cheap. Like, "two pho breakfasts for the price of one fancy cocktail cheap." And the catch? Well... let's just say it's a *charming* kind of budget. Think less "five-star luxury" and more "authentic Vietnam experience, complete with the occasional surprise." My first thought? Skepticism. Pure, unadulterated skepticism. I'm a travel writer, y'know? Seen it all. But then, the price hit me: barely enough for a decent Uber ride. Sold!
The "catch" is mostly in the... quirks. More on that later. But if you're looking for a spotless, minimalist haven, you're in the wrong place. If you're open to adventure? And maybe a little bit of the unexpected? You've found your spot.
What's the *actual* room situation like? Don't sugarcoat it!
Okay, fine. The rooms... they're not HUGE. Think compact. Think functional. My first room – the one I booked for like, twelve bucks a night – it was, shall we say, *cozy*. The bed? Firm. But I slept like a log! (Which is impressive, considering I'm usually a light sleeper.) The bathroom? Clean, which is a win. The shower? Let's just say the water pressure, at times, felt less like a shower and more like a gentle drizzle from a particularly polite sprinkler system.
And here's the unvarnished truth: one morning I woke up, and there was a tiny, teeny, *teeny* ant marching across my pillow. I'm talking ant-sized ant. Did I panic? Maybe. Did I survive? Absolutely. Did I become best friends with the front desk staff over my insect phobia? Possibly. (They were super helpful with the bug situation, btw!). It's not the Ritz, people. But it works. And hey, I've stayed in *far* worse for *far* more money. Plus, the AC was blasting ice-cold, which in Da Nang heat is priceless.
Also, they give you free bottled water daily, which is a small but significant win! Because rehydrating is *key* in that climate.
Is the location any good? I don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere.
The location is... *decent*. It's not *right on the beach* (duh, that's what the luxury hotels are for!), but it's walkable to some great local food spots. I stumbled across a *pho* place down the street that was LIFE-CHANGING. Seriously. I ate there every single day. And it's a quick Grab ride to My Khe Beach and the Dragon Bridge. Scooters are everywhere, but I'm a bit of a klutz, so I opted for the taxi. No regrets. Maybe wish I learned how to drive one, next trip.
It's in a more local neighborhood, which is part of the charm, right? You get to see the "real" Da Nang. It's not sterile and touristy. It's... vibrant. And by vibrant, I mean horns honking, scooters zipping past, and the constant hum of daily life. I actually kind of liked being slightly removed from the super-touristy chaos.
The reviews mentioned "noise." How bad is it *really*?
Alright, the noise. Let's talk about the noise. It's not a silent retreat. Da Nang is a bustling city. You'll hear traffic. You'll hear people chatting. You'll hear the occasional karaoke session (yes, really). My advice? Pack earplugs. Seriously. They're a lifesaver. I'm a light sleeper (again!), but with earplugs and a good sleep mask, I slept like a baby. Of course, one night, the power went out, and without the whirring of the AC, the city sounds... were very present. Let's just say I spent a LOT of time that night appreciating the engineering of earplugs.
But hey, it's part of the experience, right? It's the soundtrack to your Da Nang adventure! If you want complete silence, you probably just need a soundproof bunker. And possibly a trust fund.
What about the staff? Are they helpful? Can they speak English?
THE STAFF. They’re amazing. Truly. They are *so* friendly and helpful! English proficiency varied, but they tried their best and were always eager to help. Often, there would be a bit of a language barrier, but Google Translate is a lifesaver. I had a problem with... well, let's just say my luggage wasn't as rugged as it should be, and it needed a little tape... or a lot. They were incredibly accommodating, even helping arrange a repair (which was, again, super cheap!). They genuinely seemed to care about making sure I had a good stay. And that, my friends, is priceless. They made me feel really welcome.
Okay, you've mentioned "quirks." Give me the juicy details! What *didn't* go perfectly?
Oh, you want the messy part? Alright. Besides the ant (which, in retrospect, was more amusing than horrifying), there was the aforementioned water drizzle in my shower, and one day the hot water was... well, lukewarm. I mean, lukewarm in Da Nang isn't *terrible*, particularly after you've been out in the scorching sun, but you want HOT after a day out exploring. There was also the occasional power outage (common in Vietnam, really). And once, a random power socket fell off the wall. I'm talking *literally* fell off. My response? A surprised yelp, followed by a slightly exasperated shrug. Hey, it's an adventure! Honestly, the 'quirks' are what made the experience memorable (and hilarious, in retrospect).
I did have a minor moment of panic when I couldn't find the elevator and ended up wandering around a bit until I realized... it's *tiny*. The elevator is *very* small and slow.
Would you stay there again? Be honest!
Absolutely. A resounding, enthusiastic YES! I would stay there again in a heartbeat. Look, if you're looking for a luxurious, pampered experience, this isn't it. But if you're looking for a budget-friendly, authentic, and memorable experience? And you're willing to embrace the imperfections? Then OYO 1223 Vt New Day Hotel is a fantastic choice. I actually miss it a little. The staff, the location... the *charm* of it all. Plus, think of all the money you'Wander Stay Spot
