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Caravelle SaigonvsEquatorial Ho Chi Minh City
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Caravelle Saigon ranks significantly better than Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City. Caravelle Saigon scores 90 with recommendations from 12 publications such as Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Caravelle Saigon
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Star Service
Afar Magazine
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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
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City Frommer's Rough Guide DK Eyewitness Oyster Afar Magazine
242 Tran Binh Trong, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This large edifice is a good distance from tourist Saigon... but the Equatorial has long been a popular business address for regional and international conventioneers." Full review
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For the exec on the go, be sure to upgrade to enjoy their snazzy two-story executive lounge -- connected by a chic winding stair.
Rough Guide "This palatial hotel offers very comfortable rooms with the full gamut of facilities. It has a pool on the fourth floor as well as a gym, sauna and beauty salon, plus an excellent restaurant."
DK Eyewitness "On the cusp of Districts 1 and 5, the luxurious Equatorial is easily accessible to both Chinatown and Pham Ngu Lao."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 333-room Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is a solid luxury pick for business travelers, families, and couples alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "A 20-minute ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Hotel Equatorial Saigon offers world-class lodging for the discerning business or leisure traveler." Full review
