Four Points by Sheraton vs Novotel Da Nang
The Four Points is on the beach. The Novotel Premier is on the Han River with one of the city's best sky bars. Two strong midrange options, one decision.
Hotel Overview
Four Points by Sheraton Danang
- ★★★★ Beachfront hotel
- 200 rooms on My Khe Beach
- Direct beach access, pool
- Marriott Bonvoy loyalty (base tier)
- ~15 min from city centre
- From ~$65/night
Novotel Danang Premier Han River
- ★★★★★ Upscale city hotel
- 323 rooms, one of Da Nang's tallest
- Han River, Level 36 Sky Bar
- Accor ALL loyalty programme
- 5 min from Han Market
- From ~$80/night
The Four Points and Novotel Premier are at different parts of the city with different strengths. The Four Points is a solid beach hotel: nothing exceptional, but competent, well-located on My Khe, and priced to make the beach option accessible without going budget.
The Novotel Premier Han River is a proper upscale hotel. Level 36 is one of the most popular rooftop bars in Da Nang and the river views from high-floor rooms are genuinely impressive. If your priority is the beach, it is the wrong hotel. If you want a city base with evening options walking distance away, it is the right one.
Location Comparison
| Category | Four Points by Sheraton Danang | Novotel Danang Premier Han River |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | My Khe Beach | Han River, city centre |
| From airport | ~15 min · $4–6 | ~15 min · $4–6 |
| Beach | Direct My Khe access | ~10 min Grab to beach |
| Dragon Bridge | ~20 min Grab | 10 min walk |
| Han Market | ~20 min Grab | 5 min walk |
| An Thuong restaurants | ~10 min Grab | ~15 min Grab |
This is the real comparison: beach access versus city walkability. The Four Points gives you the beach in the morning and costs you a Grab every evening. The Novotel gives you Dragon Bridge walking distance and costs you a Grab to the beach. Which matters more depends entirely on how you travel.
Rooms & Space
Four Points by Sheraton Danang, Rooms
- Standard rooms from ~30 sqm
- Beach view and pool view options
- Balconies on beachfront rooms
- [VERIFY: exact sqm]
- Nothing remarkable inside, clean and comfortable
- Good blackout curtains for morning beach light
Novotel Danang Premier Han River, Rooms
- Standard rooms from 35 sqm
- High-floor river views are the main draw
- Request river view at booking, specify floor
- Executive floor with lounge access
- [VERIFY: exact sqm]
- City-view rooms significantly less impressive
Book a high-floor river-facing room at the Novotel and it earns its rate easily. Book a low-floor city-view room and it is just a hotel room. The Four Points rooms are consistent regardless of floor. Specify your preference at the Novotel before you arrive.
Amenities & Facilities
| Amenity | Four Points by Sheraton Danang | Novotel Danang Premier Han River |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | Outdoor pool, beachside | Rooftop pool on 36F |
| Bar | Pool bar, beach bar | Level 36 Sky Bar (one of the city's best) |
| Beach | Direct My Khe access, sunbeds | None (city hotel) |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | Basic treatments | ✓ Full-service spa |
| Restaurants | Main restaurant, pool bar | Multiple outlets, restaurant + bar |
| Loyalty | Marriott Bonvoy | ALL, Accor Live Limitless |
Level 36 at the Novotel is the facility that changes the decision for evening-oriented travellers. It is one of the best rooftop bars in the city, the views are strong, and it draws a mix of guests and locals. Four Points has beach access and a pool bar but nothing equivalent in the evening.
Who Each Hotel Is Best For
Book Four Points if…
- Beach-first travellers who will be in the water every day
- Marriott Bonvoy members accumulating points
- Families where beach proximity matters most
- Budget-conscious guests who still want brand reliability
- Early-morning swimmers and surfers
Book Novotel Premier if…
- City explorers who want to walk to dinner and Dragon Bridge
- Business travellers with city-centre meetings
- Accor ALL members
- Guests who care about the rooftop bar experience
- First-timers who want easy access to Da Nang's main sights
Final Verdict
The Four Points is a beach hotel that does its job: My Khe Beach, pool, competent rooms, reasonable price. Nothing here will disappoint, nothing will surprise you.
The Novotel Premier is the more interesting hotel. Level 36 is worth visiting even if you're not staying there, and the river views from upper floors are among the better city views in Da Nang.
If you are spending your days at the beach and your evenings eating locally, Four Points makes more logistical sense. If the plan involves city exploration, riverside bars, and Han Market mornings, the Novotel is better positioned.