Rex HotelvsCatina Hotel
Rex Hotel and Catina Hotel are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rex Hotel ranks significantly better than Catina Hotel. Rex Hotel ranks #5 in Ho Chi Minh City with accolades from 8 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Rex Hotel
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The hotel is in a great downtown location, across from a square that has a lively carnival atmosphere at night." Full review
Concierge
"The best of Saigontourist's holdings, this business traveler's favorite offers solid, albeit small, rooms with less kitsch than the Majestic."
Lonely Planet
"The Rex has recently had an overhaul, propelling it into the five-star bracket, although this may be in part down to generosity towards the government owners Saigon Tourist." Full review
Rough Guide
"A recent makeover has re-established the Rex as one of the most appealing options in Ho Chi Minh City, with plush, comfortable rooms and an excellent central location."
Star Service
"One of Ho Chi Minh City's best-known hotels, the venerable Rex Hotel, set on the corner of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Boulevards, is a rambling affair dating back to the 1960s." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the city's major landmarks, Rex Hotel appears to be lost in time in terms of style and decor. The rooms are not very large, but the standard of service is high."
Afar Magazine
"The crowd is a mix of local and international; surprisingly casual and unpretentious." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Rex Hotel is one of Ho Chi Minh City's landmark hotels, known for its iconic Rooftop Garden restaurant, with scenic city views." Full review
Fodor's
"An upscale and slightly kitsch state-run hotel that has a uniquely quirky charm." Full review
Catina Hotel
109 Dong Khoi Street,, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This is a newish upmarket hotel right at the heart of Dong Khoi."
Frommer's
"Rates are a bit cheaper than the top 5-star hotels, but rooms are equipped with everything you might need, such as work desk, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Wi-Fi." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This smart five-floor, 43-room boutique hotel at the heart of town is a good choice, with attractive discounts... consider opting for premium deluxe." Full review