Hotel Majestic SaigonvsNew World Saigon Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Majestic Saigon ranks significantly higher than New World Saigon Hotel. Hotel Majestic Saigon comes in at #3 in Ho Chi Minh City with recommendations from 10 reviewers like Insight Guides, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Majestic Saigon Show All Reviews
01 Dong Khoi St, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City 8, Vietnam
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"State-run, it still radiates an old-world charm, with dapper bellboys, violinists serenading at afternoon tea and a grand marbled lobby with chandeliers and stained-glass skylights."
Rough Guide
Star
"A historic 1920s riverfront hotel that oozes character. All the rooms are charming (especially those with a river view) and the staff fall over themselves to be helpful."
Time Out
"Opened in 1925 as the city’s finest abode, the Majestic has gone through several reincarnations over the years, changes that reflect the tumultuous history of Vietnam." Full review
Star Service
"Built in 1925, the Hotel Majestic Saigon sits on the busy corner of Dong Khoi and Ton Duc Thang streets." Full review
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Request rooms facing away from the construction if possible.
DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking the Saigon River, the Majestic dates back to the early 20th century, and is a gorgeous piece of French-colonial architecture, with an Art Deco interior."
Frommer's
"This 1925 landmark on the picturesque, riverside corner of Dong Khoi Street... still has some historical charm, despite many renovations, and is a real picture-postcard colonial from the outside." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"First opened in 1925, the four-pearl Hotel Majestic Saigon is one of Ho Chi Minh City's grande dames." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel is absolutely beautiful and strategically located right on the waterfront in a nice part of the city with plenty of shops and restaurants close by." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel's rich history is emphasized in its colonial décor and warm, old-fashioned service."
Fodor's
"On the waterfront overlooking the Saigon River, this is one of Vietnam's truly great colonial hotels, steeped with nostalgia and old-world charm that has been accumulating since 1925" Full review
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Be sure to sip a drink at the rooftop bar at night when the city lights sparkle below.
New World Saigon Hotel
76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The lounge area has good jazz late into the evening, and the Hisago Japanese restaurant is one of the most popular in the city." Full review
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Ask right away if you'd like a nonsmoking room.
Rough Guide
"Over five hundred luxurious rooms complemented by impressive sports and leisure facilities, cutting edge restaurants and a business centre."
DK Eyewitness
"The largest hotel in the city, the New World Saigon has huge interiors, with very high ceilings. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the service efficient and friendly."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Located smack in the middle of District 1, the 553-room New World Saigon Hotel is a good pick for business and leisure travelers alike." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The first city I visit is Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Before my arrival, I have searched some standard and luxury hotels in ho chi minh vietnam. There are so many best hotels so I have..." Full review
Fodor's
"The central location, business amenities, gym, tennis court, and pool make it a good choice for business travelers." Full review