62 Bui Vien St., Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | (937) 315-4602
Pleasant budget hotel with economic rates
Located on a main drag in the bustling backpackers' district
Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and Ben Thanh Market
Clean rooms with AC and (dated) desktop computers
Free breakfast with cooked-to-order main dish and buffet
Free Wi-Fi
Airport transport service (for a fee)
Shuttle service available for tour packages
Rooms can get street noise
Standard Rooms are tiny and windowless (but quiet)
Some bathroom showers are wet-room style
No on-site restaurant or bar
Wi-Fi can be spotty, particularly on higher floors
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.
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Scene
A clean, functional, budget-friendly hotel in the backpackers' district
Occupying a tall, thin white building on a bustling street in the backpackers’ area, the Beautiful Saigon Hotel shares the road with a plethora of budget-friendly hotels, restaurants, and shops. Geared toward budget-minded travelers, the hotel is functional and clean, with basic but pleasant decor. The reception area is small and generic but welcoming with tiled floors, white walls, a few chairs, and a marble reception desk, which is staffed 24-hours. Two desktop computers are also available here for guests' use.
Location
On a busy street in District One's backpackers' area, with a 10-minute walk to Ben Thanh Market
Located right on the busy Bui Vien street in the Pham Ngu Lao Ward in District One, the Beautiful Saigon Hotel sits in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City’s backpackers’ area, which is known for its budget accommodations. The surrounding area is filled with hotels, hostels, and restaurants, and it has a laid-back, youthful, and slightly touristy vibe. Guests can easily walk to a plethora of restaurants and shops, and the popular Ben Thanh Market is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. While there are hotels in closer walking distance to HCM’s biggest attractions, those who enjoy a healthy hike can get to most hotspots in 25 minutes or less, and everyone else can get to most places by car in less than 15 minutes.
Rooms
Clean and comfortable rooms with tasteful decor and nice amenities
Guest rooms are comfortable and clean with tasteful, if generic, decor. Superior Rooms have cream-colored walls, matching floor tiles, and white bedding set against dark-wood furniture and light yellow accents. Gray crown molding and large floral paintings add a touch of elegance. Standard Rooms are similarly decorated, but they're smaller and lack artwork and windows, though these windowless rooms can be a boon for light sleepers, as they don't get street noise. Rooms higher up can be somewhat quieter, too. Guests are surprised by the in-room amenities, including a writing desk with a (dated) desktop computer, a flat-screen TV, a safe, individually controlled air-conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, and a mini-fridge filled with a few sodas and beer. In-room Wi-Fi is free, though it can be spotty, particularly on higher floors.
Superior Rooms have generously sized bathrooms with black and white fixtures and a shower/tub combo. Standard Rooms have wet-room-style showers wedged between the sink and toilet. All rooms are supplied with a variety of free toiletries, a hairdryer, and slippers.
Features
Free breakfast, plus airport pickup and shuttle pick-up for tours available
The hotel offers a free daily breakfast in its small dining area. Guests report it's simple but satisfying and includes a main dish that's cooked-to-order and a small buffet with fruit, bread, and beverages. The hotel also offers its own private taxi service for guests arriving from Saigon Train Station and Tan Son Nhat International Airport. While this service is more expensive than local taxi service, the driver greets guest at the airport or station with a welcome board. The hotel is also associated with a travel company located nearby and has several pre-arranged tour packages available that leave directly from the hotel. Reception is open 24-hours a day, and laundry and dry cleaning services are also available.
