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Rex HotelvsMa Maison Boutique Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Rex Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Ma Maison Boutique Hotel. Rex Hotel comes in at 88 with accolades from 9 publications like DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Star Service.
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
Ma Maison Boutique Hotel Fodor's
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
656/52 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 11, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 0084, Vietnam
From $52/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "A small family-run boutique hotel outside the city center, Ma Maison is an affordable alternative to the city's international properties and a comfortable retreat from downtown that's ideal for solo travelers or couples." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Ma Maison is an elegant boutique guesthouse in a 'real' Saigon neighbourhood." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Down a peaceful lane off a busy arterial route, friendly Ma Maison is halfway between the airport and the city centre, and partly in the French countryside, decor-wise." Full review
