Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant city, the former capital of the South contrasts sharply with the more sedate capital in the North. Spend a few days here before venturing further south into the Mekong Delta.

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Accommodation

Aquari Hotel

Aquari Hotel is a comfortable city/business hotel located towards the centre of Saigon, overlooking the Saigon River.

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Asian Ruby Hotel

Asian Ruby is a small and comfortable hotel located on a narrow side street in the centre of Saigon, close to the major sights and shops. It offers very competitively priced rooms in the city centre.

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Caravelle Hotel

One of Saigon’s most iconic hotels, the Caravelle was founded in 1959 in the centre of the city, and though it’s undergone a major makeover in the years since, it still maintains much of its original charm and style.

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Elios Hotel

Elios Hotel is a modern 3-star city hotel located in Saigon’s First District, close to the night market and other central attractions. It offers a fabulous rooftop restaurant and smart, modern rooms.

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Grand Hotel Saigon

Grand Hotel Saigon is a 1930s colonial-style hotel situated on Dong Khoi St, in Saigon's central shopping district. It offers a wealth of facilities including a gym, pool and spa.

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Hotel Majestic Saigon

Built in 1925, Hotel Majestic is an old landmark of Saigon's French Quarter and an historic attraction in its own right.

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Hotel Nikko

Hotel Nikko is an ultra-modern Japanese hotel situated in outer Saigon. In contrast to the colonial style adopted by many of Saigon's 5-star hotels, Nikko has a modern, minimalist look and the most cutting edge amenities.

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Lavender Hotel Saigon

The Lavender is a comfortable, mid-range hotel with the advantage of a great location close to the centre of Saigon, within walking distance of the Reunification Palace and other attractions.

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Liberty Central Hotel Riverside

The Liberty Hotels are one of the Vietnam’s largest 4-star hotel chains, with three hotels in Ho Chi Minh City alone. Liberty Central Hotel is their flagship, and enjoys a great location overlooking the Saigon River.

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Park Hyatt Saigon

Saigon's grandest hotel, Park Hyatt Saigon occupies pride of place on Lam Son Square in the very heart of the city, directly opposite the Opera House.

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