Huong Sen HotevsCaravelle Saigon
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Caravelle Saigon scores significantly better than Huong Sen Hotel. Caravelle Saigon is ranked #2 in Ho Chi Minh City with accolades from 12 publications like DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Huong Sen Hote
66-68-70 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $44/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Another of the many government-owned places whose service is marked only by varying levels of indifference, but worth a look for its price and downtown location." Full review
Concierge
"Opened in 1925, the Majestic Hotel retains a retro glamour, with wooden louvers, original hardwood floors, and old-fashioned bathroom fixtures."
Lonely Planet
"Long-running government place with great location." Full review
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Popular with tour groups, so book ahead.
DK Eyewitness
"Surrounded by shops and restaurants, Huong Sen's central location is its greatest advantage. The exterior is vaguely French-colonial with Asian overtones, and the interior is plush."
Caravelle Saigon 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