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Eastin Grand Hotel SaigonvsHotel Majestic Saigon
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Hotel Majestic Saigon ranks significantly better than Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon. Hotel Majestic Saigon comes in at 88 with praise from 10 publications including Gayot, Afar Magazine and DK Eyewitness.
Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Jetsetter
253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Mövenpick recently took over management of this former CIA and U.S. Army quarters and is responsible for the much-needed face-lift." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you want great service and reliable business facilities, the Omni is a good bet."
DK Eyewitness "The headquarters of the CIA during the Vietnam War, the Movenpick looks a bit barracks from the outside but feels like a luxurious private estate inside."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Formerly the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon, the stylish Eastin is a solid pick for luxury in Ho Chi Minh." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxurious stay in a five-star, contemporary hotel, ideally located between the airport and the city center, with breakfast, late check-out and spa discounts." Full review
Hotel Majestic Saigon
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service DK Eyewitness Frommer's Oyster
Afar Magazine
Gayot
Fodor's Show All Reviews
01 Dong Khoi St, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City 8, Vietnam
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides "State-run, it still radiates an old-world charm, with dapper bellboys, violinists serenading at afternoon tea and a grand marbled lobby with chandeliers and stained-glass skylights."
Rough Guide Star
"A historic 1920s riverfront hotel that oozes character. All the rooms are charming (especially those with a river view) and the staff fall over themselves to be helpful."
Time Out "Opened in 1925 as the city’s finest abode, the Majestic has gone through several reincarnations over the years, changes that reflect the tumultuous history of Vietnam." Full review
Star Service "Built in 1925, the Hotel Majestic Saigon sits on the busy corner of Dong Khoi and Ton Duc Thang streets." Full review
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Request rooms facing away from the construction if possible.
DK Eyewitness "Overlooking the Saigon River, the Majestic dates back to the early 20th century, and is a gorgeous piece of French-colonial architecture, with an Art Deco interior."
Frommer's "This 1925 landmark on the picturesque, riverside corner of Dong Khoi Street... still has some historical charm, despite many renovations, and is a real picture-postcard colonial from the outside." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"First opened in 1925, the four-pearl Hotel Majestic Saigon is one of Ho Chi Minh City's grande dames." Full review
Afar Magazine "The hotel is absolutely beautiful and strategically located right on the waterfront in a nice part of the city with plenty of shops and restaurants close by." Full review
Gayot "This hotel's rich history is emphasized in its colonial décor and warm, old-fashioned service."
Fodor's "On the waterfront overlooking the Saigon River, this is one of Vietnam's truly great colonial hotels, steeped with nostalgia and old-world charm that has been accumulating since 1925" Full review
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Be sure to sip a drink at the rooftop bar at night when the city lights sparkle below.
