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.
Although there are more luxurious hotels in Ho Chi Minh, stately Villa Sông Saigon is second to none in charm, elegance, and style. With beautiful French colonial architecture, top-notch service, gorgeous rooms, candlelit dinners by the river, and an exclusive vibe, this boutique is a wonderful pick for a romantic getaway. Its location across the river of central HCMC is secluded and tranquil, but a little out of the way for those who want to explore the sights; fortunately, the hotel offers a free shuttle bus to and from the city center.
Although there are more luxurious hotels in Ho Chi Minh, stately Villa Sông Saigon is second to none in charm, elegance, and style. With beautiful French colonial architecture, top-notch service, gorgeous rooms, candlelit dinners by the river, and an exclusive vibe, this boutique is a wonderful pick for a romantic getaway. Its location across the river of central HCMC is secluded and tranquil, but a little out of the way for those who want to explore the sights; fortunately, the hotel offers a free shuttle bus to and from the city center.
With its beautiful colonial façade, classic European decor, and gleaming marble interior, the upscale Grand Hotel Saigon has a strong Old-World atmosphere. Rooms have stately decor and modern amenities -- including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and water purification systems -- and some have expansive city and river views. Antique touches like rotary phones, heavy drapes, and glass chandeliers abound. Guests that find the rooms fussy might prefer staying in the Luxury Wing, a more recent addition where the decor is a bit more contemporary. The panoramic rooftop bar and restaurant is probably the most popular feature, but there’s also a tranquil pool in the courtyard; several dining options; a spa, and fitness center. Just make sure to book a room on a higher floor, as some rooms can get traffic noise.
With its beautiful colonial façade, classic European decor, and gleaming marble interior, the upscale Grand Hotel Saigon has a strong Old-World atmosphere. Rooms have stately decor and modern amenities -- including flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and water purification systems -- and some have expansive city and river views. Antique touches like rotary phones, heavy drapes, and glass chandeliers abound. Guests that find the rooms fussy might prefer staying in the Luxury Wing, a more recent addition where the decor is a bit more contemporary. The panoramic rooftop bar and restaurant is probably the most popular feature, but there’s also a tranquil pool in the courtyard; several dining options; a spa, and fitness center. Just make sure to book a room on a higher floor, as some rooms can get traffic noise.
The 333-room Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is a solid luxury pick for business travelers, families, and couples alike. Rooms are large, bright, and contemporary, with up-to-date amenities including minibars and electric kettles plus king beds -- but some are tired and in need of an update. With a serene outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, an acclaimed restaurant, and great services, this property is on par with other high-end hotels in town. Its location in District 5 may not be the most convenient for those interested in visiting the main sights, but the hotel offers free shuttle service to District 1 several times a day. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 333-room Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is a solid luxury pick for business travelers, families, and couples alike. Rooms are large, bright, and contemporary, with up-to-date amenities including minibars and electric kettles plus king beds -- but some are tired and in need of an update. With a serene outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, an acclaimed restaurant, and great services, this property is on par with other high-end hotels in town. Its location in District 5 may not be the most convenient for those interested in visiting the main sights, but the hotel offers free shuttle service to District 1 several times a day. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Formerly the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon, the stylish Eastin is a solid pick for luxury in Ho Chi Minh. Dark wood furniture, crisp white linens, and Chesterfield armchairs make rooms elegant and classic -- but glass-enclosed bathrooms and high-tech amenities add a modern twist. With a large outdoor pool, three tasty restaurants, a well-equipped fitness center, and upscale services, the hotel draws all kinds of travelers. However, although there is free shuttle service to the city center, the hotel’s location near the airport makes it more convenient for business travelers than those interested in seeing the sights.
Formerly the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon, the stylish Eastin is a solid pick for luxury in Ho Chi Minh. Dark wood furniture, crisp white linens, and Chesterfield armchairs make rooms elegant and classic -- but glass-enclosed bathrooms and high-tech amenities add a modern twist. With a large outdoor pool, three tasty restaurants, a well-equipped fitness center, and upscale services, the hotel draws all kinds of travelers. However, although there is free shuttle service to the city center, the hotel’s location near the airport makes it more convenient for business travelers than those interested in seeing the sights.
The Palace is a medium-sized business hotel located near the Saigon River, within walking distance of most major attractions in Ho Chi Minh. Rooms are a little basic, but are spacious (although a few are smallish and dark), and feature LCD TVs, air-conditioning, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. A few rooms have balconies, but they are unfurnished, and some guests may feel the upgrade is not worth the extra money. There is a tiny fitness center, an upscale spa, and three decent restaurants -- including one on the top floor with panoramic views -- but the highlights here are the cute outdoor pool and nice freebies, such as free breakfast buffet and free purified water in the rooms.
The Palace is a medium-sized business hotel located near the Saigon River, within walking distance of most major attractions in Ho Chi Minh. Rooms are a little basic, but are spacious (although a few are smallish and dark), and feature LCD TVs, air-conditioning, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. A few rooms have balconies, but they are unfurnished, and some guests may feel the upgrade is not worth the extra money. There is a tiny fitness center, an upscale spa, and three decent restaurants -- including one on the top floor with panoramic views -- but the highlights here are the cute outdoor pool and nice freebies, such as free breakfast buffet and free purified water in the rooms.
Located on Thanh Da Island, the Saigon Domaine offers a luxurious, peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle of central Ho Chi Minh. This property has 48 one- to four-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and an elegant mix of colonial and contemporary decor. Some kitchen appliances could use an update, but units all include DVD players, sound systems, flat-screen TVs, and washer/dryers. There are two average pools, a well-equipped fitness center, a kids’ club, and great freebies -- such as Wi-Fi and breakfast (served daily on a floating terrace on the river) -- but there is no full spa on-site. The hotel is a 15- to 20-minute drive from most major attractions, but there is free shuttle service daily to District 1.
Located on Thanh Da Island, the Saigon Domaine offers a luxurious, peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle of central Ho Chi Minh. This property has 48 one- to four-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and an elegant mix of colonial and contemporary decor. Some kitchen appliances could use an update, but units all include DVD players, sound systems, flat-screen TVs, and washer/dryers. There are two average pools, a well-equipped fitness center, a kids’ club, and great freebies -- such as Wi-Fi and breakfast (served daily on a floating terrace on the river) -- but there is no full spa on-site. The hotel is a 15- to 20-minute drive from most major attractions, but there is free shuttle service daily to District 1.