177 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | (888) 223-6949
Within walking distance of tourist attractions and office towers
Well-designed and well-maintained contemporary accommodations
In-room amenities include AC, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
On-site restaurant and small fitness room
Meeting spaces for up to 50 people
Vehicle rentals and free parking available
Free airport transfer with a minimum two-night stay
Computer workstations and free Wi-Fi throughout
Street-facing rooms can be noisy
Morning meal service can be crowded
Least expensive rooms don't include free breakfast
Located on a busy, tree-dotted street in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, very near Ben Tranh Market, this mid-range boutique hotel has 53 rooms spread over 10 floors. Opened in 2009 and renovated in 2014, these tasteful accommodations meld modern amenities (including flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi) with traditional-looking embellishments (like bamboo blinds and fun little fruit baskets). Given the hotel's size, it has a fair number of on-site features, too: a lobby-level restaurant, small workout room, and meeting spaces among them. Depending on your priority list, though, the nearby Anpha Boutique Hotel -- another three-pearl property -- might be a better alternative. It has a rooftop terrace and on-site tour desk but no fitness or conferencing facilities.
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Scene
A welcoming enclave close to the action in central Saigon
Set a wee bit back from the street and accessed via a short flight of stairs, the lobby of this slender 10-story hotel feels blessedly removed from the often chaotic scene below. Angular sofas upholstered in a plush brown fabric and an equally plush area rug in a matching shade define the small seating area, which is separated from the restaurant behind it by a broad built-in planter. There’s nothing remarkable about the space in terms of either its decor or amenities; however, it's clean, comfortable, and provides a convenient gathering spot for the tourists and business travelers who routinely check in here.
Location
Convenient District 1 location, in walking distance to tourist sites and business destinations
Set amidst shops and restaurants on a bustling commercial strip, this boutique property puts guests within walking distance of most top tourist attractions -- including Ben Tranh Market, Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the heartbreaking War Remnants Museum, all of which are no more than 15 minutes away on foot. The Bitexco Financial Tower and other CBD office buildings can be reached in the same amount of time, making this spot convenient for leisure and business travelers alike. When you’re ready to go farther afield, off-site tour operators abound in the area and airport transportation can be arranged directly through the hotel (guests booking a minimum two-night stay are eligible for a free pick-up or drop off). If you’re brave enough to drive a car or motorbike here, vehicle rentals are also available, and free parking can be arranged with an advanced reservation.
Rooms
Basic yet attractive digs with modern amenities and better-than-expected bathrooms
Ranging in size from 258- to 431-square feet, rooms here are simple yet well-designed. Built-in furnishings finished in a rich mahogany tone lend weight to an otherwise neutral decor comprised of beige-tile floors, white walls and crisp white bed linens; floral bouquets and, occasionally, a swath of bright fabric introduce a dose of color while bamboo blinds add texture. All include air-conditioning, digital safes, minibars, tea/coffee-making supplies, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; the cute fruit baskets and free bottled water are welcome extras. Executive Rooms also boast separate seating areas. In all categories, the surprisingly stylish matching bathrooms have soft lighting, vessel sinks set beneath big vanity mirrors and glass-enclosed shower stalls cheekily inscribed with phrases like “Get Naked.” Light sleepers should note that rooms at the back of the hotel are quieter than street-facing options, which are prone to pick up traffic noise.
Features
An on-site restaurant, fitness center, meeting spaces and free Wi-Fi
In keeping with its clientele, the Sanouva Saigon has features aimed at both corporate types and vacationers. The former can make use of well-equipped meeting spaces that accommodate up to 50 people, while all may take advantage of the public computer stations and the small but bright fitness room with its stationary bike, cross-trainer, step machine, bench press, and treadmill. The hotel also contains a little restaurant on the lobby level, which offers a light East/West mixed menu. It doubles as a breakfast room, and the basic buffet laid out there each morning is included in most rates (bottom-tier rooms are the exception); be advised though that it has a limited number of tables, and the service can get crowded. Other on-site features include a 24-hour front desk with a concierge and currency exchange; laundry/dry-cleaning, luggage storage, and room service; vehicle rentals and airport transfers; plus free Wi-Fi throughout.
