International hospitality company, Next Story Group, has opened Kafnu Ho Chi Minh City, its fifth global property following launches in Taipei, Bengaluru and, most recently, in Alexandria – Sydney, since the brand’s debut in Hong Kong in late 2017. The company currently owns, manages and franchises 37 hotels and resorts in Australia, Laos and Thailand, bearing its brands including Next Hotels, Sage Hotels and LinQ Hotels.
Kafnu spaces are part shared work space, part boutique hotel and part social community. Kafnu Ho Chi Minh City is an 8-storey building located in Saigon Pearl, just minutes from District 1 and 2, and a 30-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Vietnam’s largest airport. Members enjoy round the clock access and the use of a range of work spaces including hot desks and private offices, high-speed internet, a soundproof phone booth, and five meeting rooms with video conferencing capabilities.
Spanning 2,440 sqm, Kafnu Ho Chi Minh City also has a multi-screened 180 sqm event space where members can host product launches, workshops, and other events for up to 150 guests. There are also eight en-suite hotel rooms that ensure members from out of town get a good night’s rest and wake up to views of the city skyline. Members can also keep fit at the Virtual Fitness Studio which offers over 1,500 classes, socialise at Habitat Cocktail Bar, and enjoy modern Asian cuisine at Soy Restaurant.
“We are excited to be part of Vietnam’s growth story,” said Chris Edwards, General Manager of Kafnu Ho Chi Minh City. “We aim to be a catalyst for success to the entrepreneurs and creative trailblazers who choose to build their enterprises, brands and personal networks in the vibrant economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. To support their endeavours, we are cultivating a warm, welcoming community of like-minded change-makers, delivering targeted programming, and providing unique opportunities for discovery, connection, and growth.”
Kafnu members also have access to other Kafnu properties around Asia Pacific so that they have a base to stay, work and connect with the local community.
