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Places to stay in Ho Chi Minh
Posted by dizzyhytes (262 days ago)
Hi, I am transitting for a night in Ho Chi Minh city on a Sat night and would appreciate advice on decent hotels to stay in. I would need is to be in a safe area near the centre of town so I can walk out and get some great street food. I am female so don't fancy taking too many risks...
Also are there any good western sports bars where I could go watch some rugby or football in the evening?
Thanks and regards
Kathy
(I am based in Hong Kong)
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Posted by missdj (262 days ago)
Hi Kathy,
I travel and stay in HCMC very often, as I do volunteer work in Hoi An.
I usually stay 1 to 3 nights and stay at the Metropole Hotel on Tran Hung Dao Street metropole@libertyhotels.com.vn They are a little more expensive than others - approx. $75. to $110. US a night, including breakfast
Second choice is Dai Nam Hotel on same street, closer to Ben Thanh, dainamhotlel@hcm.fpt.vn - they are less expensive and then,
Thanh Long Hotel - clean and safe just very basic for around $20 US a night (I haven't stayed there for 3 years now) ksthanhlong@saigonnet.vn
The first two I have stayed at a few times last year.
As long as you stay in District 1 (all these are) it is touristy and lots of Western people around.
Great food at the night market.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Highway-9 (260 days ago)
A lot depends on your transit visa / arrangements. Your carrier will know the restrictions - sometimes your passport is held by immigration and a temporary visa issued. They also 'suggest' hotels you might use near the airport.
"Downtown' is about a USD$6 ride from the airport and 30 minutes.
A nice hotel, in District 1 - the better part - is the Indochine on Hai Ba Trung, Check their web site < www.indochinehotel.com/ >. My office in HCM is almost opposite this property and I am sure you will find it amenable to your needs. BOOK EARLY! (It's popular)
(I am based in Vietnam)
Posted by dizzyhytes (260 days ago)
missdj and highway 9, many thanks, this is really helpful. I'll start inquiring with all the hotels.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Ed (212 days ago)
Indochine Hotel - dropping into HCM for the weekend - definitely book this hotel early as the best rooms are not available this weekend. The standard room is good compared to other mini-hotels but not great...
For great value for money I would suggest this hotel on the riverfront http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sgnbr-renaissance-riverside-hotel-saigon/
It's amazing how much this city has changed in the few years that I have not been - but one thing remains the same - went to Lemongrass last night - as usual the food was superb!
4 Nguyen Thiep Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Tel: 84 8 822 0496
Off to another favourite The Temple Club tonight
29–31 Ton That Thiep
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Tel: 84 8 829 9244
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by Highway-9 (200 days ago)
[Quote: For great value for money I would suggest this hotel on the riverfront http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sgnbr-renaissance-riverside-hotel-saigon/]
This used to be correct but it faces a very noisy, 24 hour operation of trucks departing the docks and heading towards Binh Tan. On the 'quiet' side of the hotel you face a boring office building.
A newly refurbished hotel, within about 150 metres is the LINH - a real treat, just around the corner from the Indochine.
(I am based in Vietnam)
Posted by dizzyhytes (199 days ago)
Hi everyone, thanks a lot for that, will bear these options in mind the next time I am in Saigon.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by maz27 (190 days ago)
I've just come back from HCM and stayed at the Majestic Hotel (district 1) had a lovely big room, great location and great breakfast.
We ate at the Vietnam House, just down the road from the hotel, lovely pho. Also ate in Temple Club - fabulous food and great interior. The last night we ate Lemongrass, also good but have to say Temple Club was the best !
(I am based in Hong Kong)
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