Rex HotelvsThe Reverie Saigon
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Rex Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Reverie Saigon. Rex Hotel scores 88 with endorsements from 9 publications such as Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Afar Magazine.
Rex Hotel
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
The Reverie Saigon
22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
From $262/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Afar Magazine
"The Reverie Saigon is the ultimate luxury hotel, serviced apartment, office facilities and retail spaces in Ho Chi Minh City." Full review
Star Service
"With city views from floor to ceiling windows, this space spans two floors and overlooks the swimming pool and restaurant below." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Built like an Italian palazzo, the brand new Reverie Saigon brings in a level of luxury previously unseen in Ho Chi Minh City." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Reverie Saigon is an extravagant new property in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City." Full review
Jetsetter
"A jaw-dropping hotel in Vietnam's largest city, full of luxurious details and no shortage of 'wow' factor." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A stone’s throw away from the prestigious Dong Khoi Street in District 1, The Reverie Saigon boasts world-class hospitality that is well-matched with avant-garde color schemes and haute Italian design." Full review
Fodor's
"The hotel, inside the landmark Times Square building, is bedazzling, and each of the spacious and comfortable rooms has stunning views of Saigon and glamorous bathrooms." Full review