Caravelle SaigonvsLiberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Caravelle Saigon is preferred by most professionals compared to Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel. Caravelle Saigon scores 90 with praise from 12 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and Oyster.
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
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
17 Ton Duc Thang Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City 7000, Vietnam
From $39/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Wedged into an old colonial storefront area between the hulking Renaissance Riverside and the wedding-cake Majestic, the Riverside is a standard budget stop." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This modern city hotel offers an upscale stay in a central riverside location within walking distance of major attractions and corporate offices." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel places you in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, within steps of Bach Dang Wharf and a short 10-minute stroll of Ton Duc Thang Museum and Saigon Skydeck." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This tall tower with spacious, modern and business-like rooms couldn’t be better situated." Full review