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Hotel Continental SaigonvsLOTTE HOTEL SAIGON
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel Continental Saigon scores significantly better than Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon. Hotel Continental Saigon scores 84 with recommendations from 9 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
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
LOTTE HOTEL SAIGON Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Oyster Afar Magazine Fodor's Lonely Planet
2A - 4A Ton Duc Thang St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "A fine downtown standard, and a welcome break from the city's many dull, state-owned hotels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated on the Saigon River, the Legend Hotel Saigon is about a 15-minute walk to the Ho Chi Minh Zoo, and a five-minute walk to the Dong Khoi shopping district." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The Lotte Legend is an upscale, classic hotel located in northern District 1." Full review
Afar Magazine "Lotte Legend Hotel Ho Chi Minh combines natural beauty and sheer opulence to provide the best for the discerning traveler." Full review
Fodor's "Pleasant and luxurious, this riverfront business-centric hotel, part of the giant Korean-owned Lotte chain, has fancy marble bathrooms and spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows for great views." Full review
Lonely Planet "An exercise in Asian glam, the lobby of this large hotel is an explosion of marble, stained glass, Roman-style chairs, golden storks standing on golden turtles... and two immense bronze horses." Full review
