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Bong Sen Hotel SaigonvsCaravelle Saigon
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Caravelle Saigon scores significantly higher than Bong Sen Hotel Saigon. Caravelle Saigon comes in at #2 in Ho Chi Minh City with positive reviews from 12 sources including Concierge, Afar Magazine and Star Service.
Bong Sen Hotel Saigon
Frommer's
Oyster
117 - 123 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $29/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The Bong Sen (also see the budget Bong Sen Hotel Annex) is a bland but affordable and convenient downtown operation." Full review
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Oyster Mid-Range
"Bong Sen Hotel Saigon is a mid-range property smack-bang in the middle of District 1, within walking distance of many major attractions." Full review
Caravelle Saigon Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness Oyster
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
19 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "An extremely attractive, efficient, and well-appointed place." Full review
Concierge "In the heart of Ho Chi Minh, the Caravelle is one of the best-value luxury hotels in the city."
Insight Guides "The five-star Caravelle is one of the city’s most celebrated hotels. A glitzy 24-floor edifice, the original low-rise wing was famously home to foreign press corps during the American War."
Rough Guide Star
"The city’s most prestigious hotel is steeped in history, and since its opening in 1959 its fortunes have echoed those of the country."
DK Eyewitness "The soaring tower of the historic Caravelle Hotel dominates Lam Son Square, and the interior is just as impressive."
Oyster Luxury
"The Caravelle is one of Ho Chi Minh’s most iconic hotels. It is known among locals and tourists for its historic rooftop bar." Full review
Star Service "The Caravelle Hotel, set opposite the Saigon Opera House on Lam Son Square, is one of the leading luxury properties in Ho Chi Minh City." Full review
Afar Magazine "This family-friendly Ho Chi Minh City hotel is located in the entertainment district, steps from Opera House, Saigon Tax Trade Center, and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square." Full review
Fodor's "When Saigon was the capital of South Vietnam in the 1960s, the Caravelle was filled with embassy staff and journalists." Full review
Jetsetter "An iconic hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, with charming French and Vietnamese architecture." Full review
