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A25 HotelvsHotel Continental Saigon
Dong Phuong Saigon Hotel and Hotel Continental Saigon are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Continental Saigon scores significantly better than Dong Phuong Saigon Hotel. Hotel Continental Saigon comes in at 87 with recommendations from 9 publications such as Afar Magazine, Insight Guides and Frommer's.
A25 Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
274-276 De Tham St., Ward Pham Ngu Lao, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $32/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "A popular minihotel right in the heart of Pham Ngu Lao, Dong Phuong is a little more grand than others." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the biggest hotels on De Tham with a whacking 70 rooms, this is teetering towards mid-range. Smart rooms, breakfast included, free internet and a lift." Full review
Rough Guide "Decent mini-hotel with small but comfy rooms and friendly, helpful staff, right in the heart of the budget district. $17."
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
