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Hotel Continental SaigonvsPalace Hotel Saigon
Hotel Continental Saigon and Palace Hotel Saigon are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Continental Saigon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Palace Hotel Saigon. Hotel Continental Saigon comes in at #8 in Ho Chi Minh City with endorsements from 9 publications including Frommer's, Insight Guides and Concierge.
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
Palace Hotel Saigon Frommer's Oyster
56-66 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This downtown tower has been around for a while. In fact, it was popular for U.S. soldiers on R & R during the war years. " Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The Palace is a medium-sized business hotel located near the Saigon River, within walking distance of most major attractions in Ho Chi Minh." Full review
