Adapters for SEAsia
Going on March 3 trip tonVietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok. I have looked at adapters and I think I have what I need (3 prong). But if anyone can advise- do we need adapters or just plug cord in?
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Going on March 3 trip tonVietnam, Cambodia and Bangkok. I have looked at adapters and I think I have what I need (3 prong). But if anyone can advise- do we need adapters or just plug cord in?
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We took this trip in November. You will be fine with the standard North American plug everywhere but the first hotel in Hanoi. For the Metropole, you will need the two round plug European continent adapter. I think it's type C. All the research sites list several other possibilities but all the other hotels have plenty of North American plugs. Keep in mind for the Metropole as well, it was built at a time when plugs weren't as prevalent. There were only two free outlets in the room proper and one more in the bathroom which is never a great place to plug things in.
Thank you!
Just came back from a wonderful trip to Vietnam with a different company. I stayed at the same hotel in Hanoi and found no need to use an adaptor to recharge my i phone and ipad. There is a standard USB port at the desk area behind the 3 prongs plug.
Make sure you stay at the upgraded Opera Wing built in 2006 and at the excutive club level with access to the executive lounge. If you have a choice, make sure you only eat the breakfast buffet at the Asian themed restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing! I heard the French restaurant offers more standard fare.
Tauck stays at a different hotel in Saigon.
Came back from the Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand Trip on Jan 20th, 2025 which was fantastic. Every hotel on this Tauck trip had the option of American or European plugs, so that was a relief, even though I did buy local adapters prior to departure.
Hi Patrick,
We are scheduled to this trip in October 2025. I assume the American plugs did not require a transformer either. I have a couple of concerns about the food. Were Western food options always available if the local cuisines weren't appealing?
Since you so recently returned from this trip, perhaps you could share some insights? It would be most appreciated!
We were in Vietnam and Cambodia last year, our second time. No need for transformers.
The only food I recall that you might not like is the fried tarantula. My husband ate them I didn’t.
The standard voltage in Vietnam is 220 volts. If your device will operate on 220 votls you'll be fine. Most electronics today will operate from 100 volts to 240 volts (check the specifications printed on the device). Some hair care products will not - they are single voltage, either 120 volts or 220 volts. Don't plug a single voltage 120 voltage device into a 220 voltage outlet.