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Rex HotelvsLiberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rex Hotel ranks significantly better than Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel. Rex Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 9 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
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
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel Frommer's Oyster Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
17 Ton Duc Thang Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City 7000, Vietnam
From $39/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Wedged into an old colonial storefront area between the hulking Renaissance Riverside and the wedding-cake Majestic, the Riverside is a standard budget stop." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"This modern city hotel offers an upscale stay in a central riverside location within walking distance of major attractions and corporate offices." Full review
Afar Magazine "Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel places you in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, within steps of Bach Dang Wharf and a short 10-minute stroll of Ton Duc Thang Museum and Saigon Skydeck." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This tall tower with spacious, modern and business-like rooms couldn’t be better situated." Full review
