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Sofitel Saigon PlazavsHotel Majestic Saigon
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Majestic Saigon ranks marginally better than Sofitel Saigon Plaza. Hotel Majestic Saigon comes in at #3 in Ho Chi Minh City with praise from 10 publications like Gayot, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
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17 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 7000, Vietnam
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "What it lacks in colonial charm, it more than compensates for in modern luxury, convenience, and comfort." Full review
Insight Guides "This is one of the city’s newest five-star establishments. Stylish, contemporary flair extends from the stunning atrium-style lobby to the sleek rooms and suites."
Travel + Leisure "Located across from the U.S. and French embassies, the Sofitel Saigon Plaza is a 10-minute walk from the center of downtown." Full review
Rough Guide "One of the jewels in Ho Chi Minh City’s crown, firmly established as a favourite with business travellers."
Star Service "This is more of a diplomatic and business area, which means less noise and traffic, but not completely free of hustle and bustle." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Towering above the diplomatic quarter, the tower of the Sofitel is an easy landmark. Rooms are modern and elegantly decorated, and are both cozy and stylish at the same time."
Oyster Luxury
"The Sofitel Saigon Plaza is a large luxury hotel located right in Saigon's District 1." Full review
Fodor's "The views of the city from the pool on the 18th floor are spectacular, and the hotel's fitness center is one of the city's best." Full review
Jetsetter "Business-friendly hotel with a rooftop pool and haute Michelin-starred cuisine." Full review
Gayot "A location near numerous consulates provides both quiet and convenience at this elegant hotel."
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.
