Hotel Room In Vietnam For Just ₹159 Per Night? Social Media Post Raises Eyebrows, Netizens Say 'Too Good To Be True'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) An Indian traveller has gone viral on social media after revealing that he managed to find a hotel room in Vietnam for only ₹159.02 - taxes included. The budget-friendly booking, made at Leaf Hotel Phu Quoc, was shared on X (formerly Twitter), where it quickly drew widespread attention and surprise.

The room was a Superior Double or Twin at the hotel, offering amenities such as free Wi-Fi, parking, 24-hour check-in, luggage storage, and a choice between a queen bed or two singles. The room, as per the listing, accommodates up to two adults and measures 18 square metres.

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What shocked users most was the breakdown of the pricing. The original cost for one night was listed as ₹578.24. After a 75% discount, the price dropped to ₹144.56, with an additional ₹14.46 in taxes and fees - bringing the total to ₹159.02. The platform clarified that payment would be collected in local currency - 48,000 Vietnamese Dong - and all VAT was included.

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Screengrab from the viral post.

The post sparked a flood of reactions online. Many were amazed at the affordability, while others speculated on how such a low rate was possible.

One user commented,“Checked myself again and again, Very strange, 159 - 28.62 OTA commission = 130.38 including taxes, which is not possible even to bear Operations cost for room, might be a revenue management mistake or ego issues with other hotels. Time will tell.”

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Another remarked,“It's a pay at the property booking high chance tell will refuse to allow check in for this rate.”

“Itne pe to coffee bhi na mile,” joked a user, pointing out how the rate was cheaper than a cup of coffee.

Someone else added,“Too many hotels in Phu Quoc. Hence race to bottom.”

Whether it was a technical error, a marketing ploy, or a rare travel hack - the ₹159 hotel booking has certainly caught the internet's eye.

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