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Renaissance Riverside Hotel SaigonvsHotel Majestic Saigon
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon and Hotel Majestic Saigon are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Majestic Saigon scores significantly higher than Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon. Hotel Majestic Saigon comes in at #3 in Ho Chi Minh City with praise from 10 sources like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
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 Majestic Saigon
Insight Guides Rough Guide
Time Out Star Service
DK Eyewitness Frommer's Oyster Afar Magazine
Gayot Fodor's 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.
