Hotel Grand SaigonvsC Central Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Grand Hotel Saigon is the choice of most professionals compared to CCentral Hotel Bui Vien. Grand Hotel Saigon comes in at #12 in Ho Chi Minh City with approval from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Hotel Grand Saigon
8 Dong Khoi St Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The notable amenities, of many here, are the quiet sitting areas and bar, and the central courtyard's small but peaceful pool area, which offers a unique escape from busy Ho Chi Minh City." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With the Majestic and the Continental, the Grand Hotel is the third member of Saigon's classic old hotels club."
Travel + Leisure
"The historic Hotel Majestic dates back to 1925 and provides travelers with an elegant retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Vietnam." Full review
Rough Guide
"The large, comfortable suites in the old wing are charming with comfortable furnishings and polished wooden floors."
Oyster
Upscale
"With its beautiful colonial façade, classic European decor, and gleaming marble interior, the upscale Grand Hotel Saigon has a strong Old-World atmosphere." Full review
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Just make sure to book a room on a higher floor, as some rooms can get traffic noise.
Afar Magazine
"An ideal choice if you want prime location, classic architecture and generous helping of local flavor for your business trip, vacation and extended stay." Full review
Fodor's
"The rooms are light and airy, with wooden floorboards giving them some old worlde charm and the higher floors have lovely views of the river." Full review
C Central Hotel
40 Bui Vien St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"This welcoming mini-hotel has 22 bright and airy rooms, all with a/c, bathtubs and internet connections."
DK Eyewitness
"Located right in the center of the city, this hotel has spacious rooms."
Frommer's
"Some people think that hotels in the budget district must be cramped and dirty because of their low prices, but that's far from the case." Full review