With a great location for exploring the main sights of Ho Chi Minh, stylish rooms with upscale bathrooms, a luxe spa, and several dining options, the 305-room InterContinental Asiana Saigon is one of the top luxury hotels in town. The rooftop pool -- featuring city views and drinks service -- is a serene spot above the bustling streets. Just note that there is a fee for Wi-Fi. Only The Reverie Saigon can compare, and it's often pricier. For a boutique luxury experience, consider the Villa Song.
With a great location for exploring the main sights of Ho Chi Minh, stylish rooms with upscale bathrooms, a luxe spa, and several dining options, the 305-room InterContinental Asiana Saigon is one of the top luxury hotels in town. The rooftop pool -- featuring city views and drinks service -- is a serene spot above the bustling streets. Just note that there is a fee for Wi-Fi. Only The Reverie Saigon can compare, and it's often pricier. For a boutique luxury experience, consider the Villa Song.
Bong Sen Hotel Saigon is a mid-range property smack-bang in the middle of District 1, within walking distance of many major attractions. This 129-room hotel is known among tourists for its good value, clean rooms, and great freebies, and among locals for its buffet restaurant, which serves tasty regional cuisine. Most rooms have been renovated and feature modern decor and amenities, but others are a little dated and plain, and a few don’t have windows. The hotel is not fancy, but rates are reasonable and the location ideal for exploring the main sights.
Bong Sen Hotel Saigon is a mid-range property smack-bang in the middle of District 1, within walking distance of many major attractions. This 129-room hotel is known among tourists for its good value, clean rooms, and great freebies, and among locals for its buffet restaurant, which serves tasty regional cuisine. Most rooms have been renovated and feature modern decor and amenities, but others are a little dated and plain, and a few don’t have windows. The hotel is not fancy, but rates are reasonable and the location ideal for exploring the main sights.
Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel is an upscale spa property located just steps from the famous Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City. Popular primarily with tourists, this hotel offers 140 contemporary rooms in a soothing palette, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea kettles. A convenient location, coupled with ample facilities that include a rooftop pool, a gym, three dining options, and an elegant spa, make this a solid option. However, some rooms suffer from noise and have poor views of neighboring buildings.It's worth comparing rates with sister property Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel, which has river views from its chic rooftop pool and some rooms.
Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel is an upscale spa property located just steps from the famous Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City. Popular primarily with tourists, this hotel offers 140 contemporary rooms in a soothing palette, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea kettles. A convenient location, coupled with ample facilities that include a rooftop pool, a gym, three dining options, and an elegant spa, make this a solid option. However, some rooms suffer from noise and have poor views of neighboring buildings.It's worth comparing rates with sister property Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel, which has river views from its chic rooftop pool and some rooms.
The upscale Alcove Library Hotel is a charming boutique property with a literary theme throughout. This extends from the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the stunning lobby -- home to an extensive library -- and into its 26 elegant rooms where framed literary quotes are hung on the walls. Suites have full kitchenettes, but cheaper rooms can have small bathrooms, and some lack views. The hotel is situated on a quiet street in a non-touristy neighborhood halfway between the airport and District 1, but it's a 15-minute ride to many of the city’s popular attractions. An excellent free breakfast is served at the attractive rooftop terrace restaurant, Bookmark, which is open all day. For a more central option, the Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel has only marginally higher rates.
The upscale Alcove Library Hotel is a charming boutique property with a literary theme throughout. This extends from the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the stunning lobby -- home to an extensive library -- and into its 26 elegant rooms where framed literary quotes are hung on the walls. Suites have full kitchenettes, but cheaper rooms can have small bathrooms, and some lack views. The hotel is situated on a quiet street in a non-touristy neighborhood halfway between the airport and District 1, but it's a 15-minute ride to many of the city’s popular attractions. An excellent free breakfast is served at the attractive rooftop terrace restaurant, Bookmark, which is open all day. For a more central option, the Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel has only marginally higher rates.
The Sunland Saigon Riverside Hotel is a 99-room mid-range property in a quiet spot set back from Vo Van Kiet and the Ben Nghe Canal. It's next door to the Russian Market, and a 10-minute cab ride from the city's top attractions and shopping. There are great city views from the rooftop bar and outdoor pool, and the gym is a good size compared to similar hotels in the city. The cafe serves a varied menu, with both Asian and Mediterranean influences. Rooms are a little dated, but many have views of the river and -- with triple and connecting rooms available -- they're ideal for families and groups. Alternatively, the more central Anpha Boutique Hotel has similar rates and also has a rooftop bar, though it lacks a pool.
The Sunland Saigon Riverside Hotel is a 99-room mid-range property in a quiet spot set back from Vo Van Kiet and the Ben Nghe Canal. It's next door to the Russian Market, and a 10-minute cab ride from the city's top attractions and shopping. There are great city views from the rooftop bar and outdoor pool, and the gym is a good size compared to similar hotels in the city. The cafe serves a varied menu, with both Asian and Mediterranean influences. Rooms are a little dated, but many have views of the river and -- with triple and connecting rooms available -- they're ideal for families and groups. Alternatively, the more central Anpha Boutique Hotel has similar rates and also has a rooftop bar, though it lacks a pool.
Located right on the busy Bui Vien street in District One, the Beautiful Saigon Hotel is in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City’s backpackers’ area. This 22-room budget hotel is a step above the neighboring hostel digs. Superior Rooms are fairly spacious with pleasant, generic decor, while Standard Rooms are tiny, windowless, and largely unadorned. And all rooms have individually controlled AC, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, even (dated) desktop computers. The location is in easy walking distance to the popular Ben Thanh Market and many restaurants and shops. As an alternative, the Beautiful Saigon 3 Hotel, a sister hotel located in a quieter alleyway, is only a minute’s walk away.
Located right on the busy Bui Vien street in District One, the Beautiful Saigon Hotel is in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City’s backpackers’ area. This 22-room budget hotel is a step above the neighboring hostel digs. Superior Rooms are fairly spacious with pleasant, generic decor, while Standard Rooms are tiny, windowless, and largely unadorned. And all rooms have individually controlled AC, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, even (dated) desktop computers. The location is in easy walking distance to the popular Ben Thanh Market and many restaurants and shops. As an alternative, the Beautiful Saigon 3 Hotel, a sister hotel located in a quieter alleyway, is only a minute’s walk away.
Located on a comparatively quiet lane just off Pham Ngu Lao (aka "Backpacker Street"), Bich Duyen is a simple, friendly, family-run budget hotel that strives to be best in its class by providing clean, comfortable bed-and-breakfast accommodations at a bargain price. The 15 rooms are traditionally styled with a few local touches and come surprisingly well-equipped. Each has air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and free (if somewhat) unreliable Wi-Fi; all also have private bathrooms (which aren’t necessarily standard issue in low-cost digs), but claustrophobes should know that windows are lacking in some options. Despite a few other downsides -- most notably steep stairs and reportedly poor soundproofing between rooms -- it still offers an excellent value for cost-conscious travelers, especially when compared with neighboring properties in the same category.
Located on a comparatively quiet lane just off Pham Ngu Lao (aka "Backpacker Street"), Bich Duyen is a simple, friendly, family-run budget hotel that strives to be best in its class by providing clean, comfortable bed-and-breakfast accommodations at a bargain price. The 15 rooms are traditionally styled with a few local touches and come surprisingly well-equipped. Each has air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and free (if somewhat) unreliable Wi-Fi; all also have private bathrooms (which aren’t necessarily standard issue in low-cost digs), but claustrophobes should know that windows are lacking in some options. Despite a few other downsides -- most notably steep stairs and reportedly poor soundproofing between rooms -- it still offers an excellent value for cost-conscious travelers, especially when compared with neighboring properties in the same category.
The PARKROYAL is an upscale business hotel located a five-minute drive from the airport. Rooms are spacious and bright, with double-glazed windows, LCD TVs, minibars, one king or two twin beds in each, and free Wi-Fi. Decor is contemporary if a little generic, and bathrooms in Standard Rooms could use an update. With a pleasant pool, solid buffet restaurant, small spa, and well-equipped fitness center, the hotel is a good option for those doing business in the area or with a short layover in HCMC. However, those interested in exploring District 1 may want to note that, although the hotel offers free shuttle service to and from the city center, there are no tourist attractions within walking distance.
The PARKROYAL is an upscale business hotel located a five-minute drive from the airport. Rooms are spacious and bright, with double-glazed windows, LCD TVs, minibars, one king or two twin beds in each, and free Wi-Fi. Decor is contemporary if a little generic, and bathrooms in Standard Rooms could use an update. With a pleasant pool, solid buffet restaurant, small spa, and well-equipped fitness center, the hotel is a good option for those doing business in the area or with a short layover in HCMC. However, those interested in exploring District 1 may want to note that, although the hotel offers free shuttle service to and from the city center, there are no tourist attractions within walking distance.