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Madam Cuc 127vsHotel Continental Saigon
Madam Cuc 127 and Hotel Continental Saigon are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Continental Saigon ranks significantly better than Madam Cuc 127. Hotel Continental Saigon ranks #3 in Ho Chi Minh City with recommendations from 9 publications such as Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Insight Guides.
Madam Cuc 127
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
127 D Cong Quynh, Pham Ngu Lao Area, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet "Friendly, welcoming staff, complimentary tea and coffee, free breakfast and good rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "The original and by far the best of the two hotels run by the welcoming Madame Cuc and her friendly and fantastic staff. Rooms are clean and spacious." Full review
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
