Caravelle SaigonvsThe Spring Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Caravelle Saigon scores significantly better than Spring Hotel. Caravelle Saigon comes in at #2 in Ho Chi Minh City with accolades from 12 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide 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
The Spring Hotel
44 - 46 Le Thanh Ton St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"An excellent mid-range hotel with top-quality services, conveniently located just north of the centre."
Frommer's
"If you don't care about fancy amenities and want to be downtown, look no further than the Spring, with nicer rooms than many hotels twice its price." Full review
Lonely Planet
"An old favourite, this welcoming hotel is handy for dozens of restaurants and bars on the popular Le Thanh Ton and Hai Ba Trung strips." Full review
Frommer's
"Located just north of the city center, it's within walking distance of many attractions and offers a comfortable base for a stay...rooms are furnished with solid, traditional chairs and tables" Full review