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Hotel Continental SaigonvsSomerset Ho Chi Minh City
Both Somerset Ho Chi Minh City and Hotel Continental Saigon are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Continental Saigon is the choice of most reviewers compared to Somerset Ho Chi Minh City. Hotel Continental Saigon comes in at 87 with accolades from 9 sources such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Continental Saigon
Concierge
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
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Oyster
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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
Somerset Ho Chi Minh City DK Eyewitness Fodor's
8A Nguyen Binh Khiem St District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $78/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness "Sister property to the Chancellor Court, these luxury apartments are more family-oriented."
Fodor's "Serviced two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments with fully-equipped kitchens, only a short walk from the zoo and with on-site recreation amenities, make this a perfect choice for families." Full review
