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The 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh scenery caters for travellers with a thirst for variety; historic sites dotted with swanky high-rise buildings make the city’s starkly modern skyline seems more alluring. And these are the best luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City for you to experience a true home away from home.  

There are dozens of fabulous options and new luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City are opening up every year. This is a selection of the best place to stay in Ho Chi Minh City that ensures you no lack of first-class facilities, magnificent architecture and unparalleled amenities. If you seek the finest five-star spots in Ho Chi Minh, here are some and even exceed your expectations.  

1. The Myst Dong Khoi  

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The Rooftop Infinity Pool | © The Myst Dong Khoi

The Myst is a wonderful blend of Asian antiquity and Western elegance, boasting itself in the preservation of old values in today’s world. Entering the hotel, you’re to get lost in a gentle combination of wood colors, yellow, warm orange tones that remind much of Saigon in the past. That’s how The Myst Dong Khoi represents the best of local beauty in such a chic space. 

This hotel makes you feel at home thanks to genuine smiles from the staff to the cosy arrangement of reception desks. You are not going to check into a hotel but to enter your second home. Each and every single room pays much attention to the connection with nature to get natural light. 108 rooms are divided into 6 categories with totally different styles but all are truly your own timeless oasis.

  • Address: 6-8 Ho Huan Nghiep, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
  • Website: The Myst Dong Khoi 
  • Tel.: +84 28 3520 3040 
  • Featured highlights: Bason Café, The Nest Restaurant, Outdoor Bathtub, Rooftop Infinity Pool 

2. Hotel Nikko Saigon 

This 5-star luxury hotel features 388 rooms, suites and apartments. Hotel Nikko Saigon stands out from other luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh thanks to the essence of refined Japanese hospitality. Compared to other hotels in Saigon District 1, it takes a little further to get to main attractions of the city, yet it’s completely perfect for those who seek a peaceful location of the outskirts of District 1. 

Showcasing the most artistic minimalist design and architecture, all spacious rooms at Hotel Nikko Saigon create an immersive sense of calm and beauty. Not just for relaxation, 7 stylish meeting rooms cater all business travelers and a lovely outdoor garden is just fantastic for weddings and special events. The quintessence also lies in a respectable variety of dishes from the East and West, especially Japanese and Chinese treats.      

  • Address: 235 Nguyen Van Cu, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1 
  • Website: Hotel Nikko Saigon
  • Tel: +84 28 3925 7777
  • Featured highlights: Nikko Club Lounge, Ren Spa, Nikko Garden, La Brasserie Buffet

3. Rex Hotel

The Executive Premium room | © Rex Hotel Saigon

Located on the busy Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Rex Hotel has witnessed myriad changes of Saigon over the years and the hotel itself also transforms into one of the leading luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh. Renovated and redecorated in a colonial style, the stunning architecture and quirky décor of the hotel are true allure to any guests who adore unique glamour.   

With 286 high-end rooms, 5 restaurants, and 8 neoteric meeting rooms, Rex Hotel is guaranteed to bring the best experience to all guests visiting Ho Chi Minh. Within minutes, you can feel free to uncover the beauty of Saigon’s gems which showcase in Takashimaya Center, Ben Thanh Market, Center Post Office. All air-conditioned and Vietnamese styled rooms make Rex Hotel a fantastic stop after a hard sightseeing day.     

  • Address: 141 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
  • Website: Rex Hotel 
  • Tel.: +84 28 3829 2185
  • Featured highlights: Rooftop Terrace, Presidential Suite, Tennis Court, Turkish Bath, Limousine Service 

4. Caravelle Saigon 

Opened in 1959 with a panoramic view of the whole city and right opposite Saigon Opera House, Caravelle Saigon refers historically to the development of Saigon – Pearl of the Far East. This leading 5-star hotel is located in the heart of the city center, and it’s within a few steps to reach wonderful landmarks, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, and Ben Thanh Market. 

The hotel includes 335 well-equipped rooms catering to each guest’s need, like VIP rooms, rooms for people with disabilities. What’s more, the décor in all rooms satisfies all the expectations of the modern traveller in addition to preserving the historic aspect of a significant landmark in the city’s epic. 

  • Address: 19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1
  • Website: Caravelle Saigon
  • Tel: +84 28 3823 4999 
  • Featured highlights: Vegas Club, Kara Spa, Café de l’Opera, Martini Bar, Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar

5. Sofitel Saigon Plaza

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The Prestige Suite | © Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Dazzling with 5-star accommodations and award-winning facilities, Sofitel Saigon Plaza provides guests with a privileged location in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. You can discover the energetic vibes of must-see tourist sites in the vicinity like the Notre Dame Cathedral or Reunification Palace while still enjoying a retreat to the serenity of Saigon. 

All 286 air-conditioned rooms and suites are equipped with iPod dock, minibar, and featured French décor with exotic Vietnamese elements. Prestige Suite is the most lavish of its kind which stretches over an area of around 220m2 on the highest floor of Sofitel Saigon Plaza. Each room deserves being a true masterpiece created by the talented French interior designer Pierre Maciag. With an intimate atmosphere inspired by a luxurious and sophisticated style, Sofitel Saigon Plaza really puts you in a different league from other hotels.  

  • Address: 17 Le Duan, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
  • Website: Sofitel Saigon Plaza 
  • Tel.: +84 28 3824 1555
  • Featured highlights: Luxury Club, Prestige Suite, Italian Renaissance-design Bathtub, Hermes Bathroom Amenities

6. Pullman Saigon Center

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The hotel draws inspiration from its lively surroundings – vibrant shop houses, bars and the iconic Ben Thanh Market. Post-sightseeing, you can gently rejuvenate your body and soul under a bamboo deep tissue massage at Thann Spa or reinvigorate at an open-air pool deck and bar. 

Contemporary in design, the 306 spacious guest rooms are decorated to pamper both business and leisure travelers. Each room features an extraordinary style but all embody “bleisure” – a perfect balance between business and leisure. Pullman Saigon Center offers a grand board room and 5 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art amenities, accommodating up to 600 guests. This is also a place where you can savor the best authentic cuisine all around the world.      

  • Address: 148 Tran Hung Dao Boulevard, District 1 
  • Website: Pullman Saigon Center 
  • Tel.: +84 28 3838 8686
  • Featured highlights: Pullman Signature Suite, Presidential Suite, Rooftop Bar, Ball Room, Fit Lounge 

7. Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon 

The Outdoor Swimming Pool | © Lotte Legend Hotel

Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon provides a welcome oasis of calm in the midst of the city’s bustle. The 283 contemporary rooms combine luxury and tranquillity framing the stunning city views and the scenic Saigon River. Attractions such as Dong Khoi Street, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, and Opera House are only minutes of walk. 

Gastronomes can enjoy epicurean with an elegant buffet restaurant Atrium Café, a famous Chinese restaurant Crystal Jade Palace or a traditional Japanese restaurant Yoshino. Featuring not only an idyllic place to take a rest, Lotte Legend Hotel also aims at creating the most memorable experience for all visitors by always getting ready for planning special events, from small-sized meetings to weddings and large-scale corporate events.  

  • Address: 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
  • Website: Lotte Legend Hotel Saigon 
  • Tel.: +84 28 3823 3333
  • Featured highlights: Hotel Gym, Spa & Sauna, Club Lounge, Banquet Halls, Business Center

8. Sheraton Saigon Hotel 

This hotel has become synonymous with unsurpassed service and the grace of 5-star amenities. As a luxury landmark in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Sheraton Hotel blends rich heritage with contemporary style and premium service to offer you a world-class accommodation experience. Within just a few steps away, you’re free to take a fantastic stroll around the city center to ample symbolic sites including Saigon Opera House, Nguyen Hue Walking Street or Notre Dame Cathedral-one of the best Catholic churches in Ho Chi Minh

Sheraton Saigon Hotel has been proven to be the right choice for discerning travelers who take pleasure in classic elegance with a contemporary style. Stay and relax in 484 chic guest rooms or suites divided into the Main Tower and the Grand Tower, every guest has a great opportunity to marvel at a stunning view of the city and the Saigon River. Also, every gourmet desires to fulfil at some of the best restaurants and bars such as Li Bai Restaurant, Saigon Café, and Level 23 Signature Restaurant. 

  • Address: 88 Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
  • Website: Sheraton Saigon Hotel 
  • Tel.: +84 28 3827 2828 
  • Featured highlights: 24-hour Gym, Aqua Day Spa, Outdoor Swimming pool, Event Rooms

9. New World Saigon Hotel

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Dynamically located in the heart of the financial district, the hotel proudly accommodated three former US Presidents and many other politicians during their stays in Ho Chi Minh. The magnificent New World Saigon Hotel is a grand landmark with 553 rooms including 25 extravagant suites of 70m2, 2 Director’s Suites of 91m2 and a Presidential Suite of 181m2 which is always strictly secured. 

New World Saigon Hotel also knows how to enchant guests by exceptional restaurants serving Vietnamese and international cuisines. Treat yourself the best by dinning at Dynasty Restaurant featuring Chinese dishes, Parkview with Western buffet style, or appreciate the art of tea and coffee at Whisper Bar & Lounge, savor sweet desserts at Whisper Patisserie. 

  • Address: 76 Le Lai, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1 
  • Website: New World Saigon Hotel 
  • Tel.: +84 28 3822 8888
  • Featured highlights: Technogym Equipment, Hydrotherapy Area, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Private Limousine Service, Tennis Court 

10. The Reverie Saigon

As the first 6-star hotel in Vietnam and the one and only of its kind in Ho Chi Minh City, The Reverie Saigon ranked 4th on the list of the top 50 best hotels in the world (According to Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, 2017). The Reverie boasts itself in 224 well-appointed rooms and 62 suites with 12 distinctive designs honoring the beauty behind Italian artistry and craftsmanship. 

This is obviously the most beloved address in Ho Chi Minh City for aesthetes who want to feel like they are staying in a true Italian palace. Each room is filled with top-notch Italian furniture brands such as Poltrona Frau, Visionnaire, Giorgetti, and Colombostile. The difference also manifests in lavish dishes ranging from Asian to Western cuisine: Café Cardinal with French elegance, R&J with Italian uniqueness, and The Royal Pavilion with Chinese quintessence.    

  • Address: 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 
  • Website: The Reverie Saigon
  • Tel.: +84 28 3823 6688
  • Featured highlights: Spa with 10 Private Treatment Rooms, Open-air Swimming Pool, Fleet of 12 Luxury Automobiles including Mercedes-Benz S Class, Bentley, and Rolls Royce Phantoms.

In a city that hits you from all sides at all time like Ho Chi Minh, it’s worth binging on a high-end oasis to start and end your wonderful journey in this lovely city. Complete your most luxurious experience in Ho Chi Minh City with a private customized tour with us now!

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© Trinh Tran written for Maika Tours 

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