An Lam Retreats Saigon RivervsRex Hotel
Both An Lam Retreats Saigon River and Rex Hotel are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Rex Hotel scores significantly better than An Lam Retreats Saigon River. Rex Hotel comes in at 88 with praise from 9 sources like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
An Lam Retreats Saigon River
Xa Vinh Phu Thuan An Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City 10000, Vietnam
From $147/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Fifteen rooms divided among seven villas on the Saigon River, 15 minutes by boat from District One." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On the fringes of Ho Chi Minh City but seemingly a world away, An Lam Saigon River Private Residence feels like a serene private estate in southern Vietnam." Full review
Jetsetter
"This 5-star resort is within the vicinity of Van Thanh Tourist Park and Jade Emperor Pagoda.
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Afar Magazine
"See Ho Chi Minh City from the water on a private charter or boat tour. This is very much a working river, and along with the great views you’ll also get a sense of daily life in Vietnam...." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
" Just 15 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City by boat, An Lam Retreats Saigon River hotel has the pampering peace of a far more remote retreat: quiet gardens, river-view rooms, and expert Vietnamese chefs." Full review
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When you’re forced to choose between French toast and pho to start the day, you end up having both and extending breakfast far beyond its normal boundaries.
Rex Hotel
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The hotel is in a great downtown location, across from a square that has a lively carnival atmosphere at night." Full review
Concierge
"The best of Saigontourist's holdings, this business traveler's favorite offers solid, albeit small, rooms with less kitsch than the Majestic."
Lonely Planet
"The Rex has recently had an overhaul, propelling it into the five-star bracket, although this may be in part down to generosity towards the government owners Saigon Tourist." Full review
Rough Guide
"A recent makeover has re-established the Rex as one of the most appealing options in Ho Chi Minh City, with plush, comfortable rooms and an excellent central location."
Star Service
"One of Ho Chi Minh City's best-known hotels, the venerable Rex Hotel, set on the corner of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Boulevards, is a rambling affair dating back to the 1960s." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the city's major landmarks, Rex Hotel appears to be lost in time in terms of style and decor. The rooms are not very large, but the standard of service is high."
Afar Magazine
"The crowd is a mix of local and international; surprisingly casual and unpretentious." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Rex Hotel is one of Ho Chi Minh City's landmark hotels, known for its iconic Rooftop Garden restaurant, with scenic city views." Full review
Fodor's
"An upscale and slightly kitsch state-run hotel that has a uniquely quirky charm." Full review