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Cinnamon Hotel SaigonvsHotel Continental Saigon
Both Cinnamon Hotel Saigon and Hotel Continental Saigon are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Continental Saigon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Cinnamon Hotel Saigon. Hotel Continental Saigon is ranked #8 in Ho Chi Minh City with endorsements from 9 sources such as Concierge, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Cinnamon Hotel Saigon
Oyster
Fodor's
74 Le Thi Rieng str, D1, Ho Chi Minh City 084, Vietnam
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster Budget
"The nine-room Cinnamon Hotel Saigon is a two-and-a-half-pearl budget hotel centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, within walking distance of shops, cafes, and attractions." Full review
Fodor's "This boutique hotel is so friendly—it offers a free foot massage as well as a welcome drink—that many guests never want to leave." Full review
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Do ask for tour and sightseeing recommendations.
Hotel Continental Saigon
Concierge
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Oyster
Afar Magazine Fodor's Frommer's
132-134 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Famed-but-faded gem... However, there are mitigating factors: a central location... a helpful front desk—and a history that begs for a private-sector makeover."
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Request third-floor deluxe rooms overlooking the Municipal Theater, which have terrific views from the narrow, New Orleansstyle wrought iron balconies.
Insight Guides "The antithesis of Ho Chi Minh City’s slick and modern downtown hotels, the charming, historic Continental has a to-die-for location."
Rough Guide "The grandly carpeted staircases, marbled floors and dark-wood doors of this venerable address’s halls and corridors convey a colonial splendour that doesn’t quite extend to its rooms."
DK Eyewitness "One of the most atmospheric hotels in Vietnam, the Continental Hotel is a sight in its own right, featuring classic French-colonial architecture, with arched windows and terraces."
Frommer's "If you want to stay here, you are most likely paying homage to the historical significance of the hotel." Full review
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Request to stay in room no. 210, the corner suite where Greene resided for almost 2 years.
Lonely Planet "A classic Saigon landmark, the Continental provided the backdrop for much of the action in Graham Greene’s novel The Quiet American." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Housed in a gorgeous colonial building, the Continental oozes history and Old-World charm." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Continental Saigon is conveniently located in central Ho Chi Minh City, a short walk from the main attractions." Full review
Fodor's "The unique outdoor courtyard garden and dining area dates from the late 19th century—a delightful place to relax with a drink beneath frangipani trees." Full review
Frommer's "If you're looking for a taste of historic Saigon, this is an ideal spot, as its faded grandeur fits the part perfectly...it's much cheaper than other central hotels" Full review
