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Rex HotelvsEquatorial Ho Chi Minh City
Both Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City and Rex Hotel are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Rex Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City. Rex Hotel comes in at #4 in Ho Chi Minh City with recommendations from 9 sources such as Afar Magazine, Concierge and Fodor's.
Rex Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
DK Eyewitness
Afar Magazine
Oyster
Fodor's
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The hotel is in a great downtown location, across from a square that has a lively carnival atmosphere at night." Full review
Concierge "The best of Saigontourist's holdings, this business traveler's favorite offers solid, albeit small, rooms with less kitsch than the Majestic."
Lonely Planet "The Rex has recently had an overhaul, propelling it into the five-star bracket, although this may be in part down to generosity towards the government owners Saigon Tourist." Full review
Rough Guide "A recent makeover has re-established the Rex as one of the most appealing options in Ho Chi Minh City, with plush, comfortable rooms and an excellent central location."
Star Service "One of Ho Chi Minh City's best-known hotels, the venerable Rex Hotel, set on the corner of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Boulevards, is a rambling affair dating back to the 1960s." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the city's major landmarks, Rex Hotel appears to be lost in time in terms of style and decor. The rooms are not very large, but the standard of service is high."
Afar Magazine "The crowd is a mix of local and international; surprisingly casual and unpretentious." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The Rex Hotel is one of Ho Chi Minh City's landmark hotels, known for its iconic Rooftop Garden restaurant, with scenic city views." Full review
Fodor's "An upscale and slightly kitsch state-run hotel that has a uniquely quirky charm." Full review
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City Frommer's Rough Guide DK Eyewitness Oyster Afar Magazine
242 Tran Binh Trong, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This large edifice is a good distance from tourist Saigon... but the Equatorial has long been a popular business address for regional and international conventioneers." Full review
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For the exec on the go, be sure to upgrade to enjoy their snazzy two-story executive lounge -- connected by a chic winding stair.
Rough Guide "This palatial hotel offers very comfortable rooms with the full gamut of facilities. It has a pool on the fourth floor as well as a gym, sauna and beauty salon, plus an excellent restaurant."
DK Eyewitness "On the cusp of Districts 1 and 5, the luxurious Equatorial is easily accessible to both Chinatown and Pham Ngu Lao."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 333-room Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is a solid luxury pick for business travelers, families, and couples alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "A 20-minute ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Hotel Equatorial Saigon offers world-class lodging for the discerning business or leisure traveler." Full review
