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Eastin Grand Hotel SaigonvsRex Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Rex Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon. Rex Hotel comes in at #4 in Ho Chi Minh City with positive reviews from 9 publications such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and Afar Magazine.
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
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
