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Cinnamon Hotel SaigonvsRex Hotel
Cinnamon Hotel Saigon and Rex Hotel are both endorsed by experts. On balance, Rex Hotel ranks significantly higher than Cinnamon Hotel Saigon. Rex Hotel ranks #4 in Ho Chi Minh City with accolades from 9 reviewers like Rough Guide, Concierge and Frommer's.
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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Rex Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
DK Eyewitness
Afar Magazine Oyster Fodor's
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
