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InterContinental Saigon HotelvsRex Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Rex Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to InterContinental Saigon Hotel. Rex Hotel is ranked #4 in Ho Chi Minh City with praise from 9 publications including Oyster, Concierge and Fodor's.
InterContinental Saigon Hotel
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
39 Lê Duẩn, Bến Nghé, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $201/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The 21-story, 305-room InterContinental Asiana Saigon is a solid business hotel that isn’t missing out on the bold modernization that’s reshaping this city." Full review
Star Service "The heat and chaos of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which is still universally referred to as Saigon, are shed the moment you enter the cool, minimalist lobby." Full review
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Avoid rooms on the side of the main entrance where the lower floors' views will be blocked by an antenna tower.
Oyster Luxury
"A great location for exploring the main sights of Ho Chi Minh, stylish rooms with upscale bathrooms, a luxe spa, and several dining options...one of the top luxury hotels in town." Full review
Afar Magazine "Highly recommended for tourists. It is close to all the major landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City and you can walk to most places in the city." Full review
Fodor's "One of the newest luxury hotels in town, this place wows with a flashy lobby and world-class amenities, but the rooms are warm and inviting, with understated elegance in neutral tones." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe city sleep in central Saigon with three restaurants, a spa and glass-walled infinity pool." Full review
Lonely Planet "Modern and tasteful without falling into generic blandness, the Intercontintental is a welcome recent addition to Saigon’s ever-expanding range of luxury establishments." Full review
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
