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Hotel Grand SaigonvsHotel Majestic Saigon
Grand Hotel Saigon and Hotel Majestic Saigon are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Majestic Saigon ranks significantly higher than Grand Hotel Saigon. Hotel Majestic Saigon comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Insight Guides.
Hotel Grand Saigon
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
8 Dong Khoi St Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The notable amenities, of many here, are the quiet sitting areas and bar, and the central courtyard's small but peaceful pool area, which offers a unique escape from busy Ho Chi Minh City." Full review
Lonely Planet "With the Majestic and the Continental, the Grand Hotel is the third member of Saigon's classic old hotels club."
Travel + Leisure "The historic Hotel Majestic dates back to 1925 and provides travelers with an elegant retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Vietnam." Full review
Rough Guide "The large, comfortable suites in the old wing are charming with comfortable furnishings and polished wooden floors."
Oyster Upscale
"With its beautiful colonial façade, classic European decor, and gleaming marble interior, the upscale Grand Hotel Saigon has a strong Old-World atmosphere." Full review
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Just make sure to book a room on a higher floor, as some rooms can get traffic noise.
Afar Magazine "An ideal choice if you want prime location, classic architecture and generous helping of local flavor for your business trip, vacation and extended stay." Full review
Fodor's "The rooms are light and airy, with wooden floorboards giving them some old worlde charm and the higher floors have lovely views of the river." 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.
