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Hotel Grand SaigonvsCaravelle Saigon
Grand Hotel Saigon and Caravelle Saigon are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Caravelle Saigon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Grand Hotel Saigon. Caravelle Saigon scores 90 with endorsements from 12 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Grand Saigon
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
8 Dong Khoi St Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The notable amenities, of many here, are the quiet sitting areas and bar, and the central courtyard's small but peaceful pool area, which offers a unique escape from busy Ho Chi Minh City." Full review
Lonely Planet "With the Majestic and the Continental, the Grand Hotel is the third member of Saigon's classic old hotels club."
Travel + Leisure "The historic Hotel Majestic dates back to 1925 and provides travelers with an elegant retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Vietnam." Full review
Rough Guide "The large, comfortable suites in the old wing are charming with comfortable furnishings and polished wooden floors."
Oyster Upscale
"With its beautiful colonial façade, classic European decor, and gleaming marble interior, the upscale Grand Hotel Saigon has a strong Old-World atmosphere." Full review
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Just make sure to book a room on a higher floor, as some rooms can get traffic noise.
Afar Magazine "An ideal choice if you want prime location, classic architecture and generous helping of local flavor for your business trip, vacation and extended stay." Full review
Fodor's "The rooms are light and airy, with wooden floorboards giving them some old worlde charm and the higher floors have lovely views of the river." 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
