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Renaissance Riverside Hotel SaigonvsHotel Continental Saigon
Both Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon and Hotel Continental Saigon are praised by experts. On balance, Hotel Continental Saigon is the choice of most writers compared to Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. Hotel Continental Saigon scores 84 with recommendations from 9 publications like Insight Guides, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
8 - 15 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Managed by Marriott, the Renaissance Riverside is a convenient downtown address." Full review
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Be sure to ask for nonsmoking and ask to see it before checking in.
Rough Guide "This smart hotel in a modern building down by the river offers a challenge to other top-line hotels in the vicinity with its immaculate rooms and personalized, friendly service."
Star Service "This 21-story structure is situated at the intersection of Ton Duc Thang Street and Hai Ba Trung Boulevard, with some of the best views over the Saigon River in the entire city." Full review
Lonely Planet "A towering riverside skyscraper with smart rooms and slick service. The cinematic river views are worth the extra dollars." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"This massive, upscale hotel sits in a central location on the banks of the Saigon River, with 336 rooms and suites spread over 21 floors." Full review
Afar Magazine "Elegant 21-story Hotel situated in the business district, overlooking Saigon River." Full review
Fodor's "Part of the Marriott group, the Renaissance Riverside offers comfortable elegance in a central location and its relaxing pool area, on the 21st floor, has panoramic views of the city." 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
