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dizzyhytes
17 yrs 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
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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.
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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)
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missdj and highway 9, many thanks, this is really helpful. I'll start inquiring with all the hotels.
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Ed
17 yrs 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
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[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.
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Hi everyone, thanks a lot for that, will bear these options in mind the next time I am in Saigon.
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maz27
17 yrs 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 !
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