Caravelle SaigonvsSomerset Ho Chi Minh City
Both Somerset Ho Chi Minh City and Caravelle Saigon are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Caravelle Saigon ranks significantly higher than Somerset Ho Chi Minh City. Caravelle Saigon ranks #2 in Ho Chi Minh City with recommendations from 12 sources such as Jetsetter, Oyster and Concierge.
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
Somerset Ho Chi Minh City
8A Nguyen Binh Khiem St District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $78/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"Sister property to the Chancellor Court, these luxury apartments are more family-oriented."
Fodor's
"Serviced two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments with fully-equipped kitchens, only a short walk from the zoo and with on-site recreation amenities, make this a perfect choice for families." Full review