Royal Pearl Hotel
Travel Blogs from Ho Chi Minh City
Pacquiao v Marquez 4 - Poetic Justice
... the face of a static Pacquiao; this was a close-range ballistic missile into Pacquiao’s jaw as he advanced.
The TV camera panned in on Jinkee, Pacquaio’s wife, hysterical with grief in her ringside seat, as her husband lay face down and unmoving. Was he still alive? That was the unspoken thought of everybody watching; everybody, that is, except Marquez, who was in his own world, euphorically strutting around the ring, at last the victor. Poetic ...
Good Morning Vietnam
... Pho', noodles and beef in a soup. Thumbs up.
Another fairly early start due to a bus at 0815 we grab some fruit and yogurt, toast and jam before heading to Cu Chi Tunnels. 65km North of the city we stopped en route at a handicapped handicraft centre where it was explained to us that the governement has set up these sites in order to try and reduce the amount of beggars on the city streets. In exchange for free food, accomodation and spending money those affected ...
No planes, but definitely trains and automobiles
... by the window.
Around four thirty we arrived in Saigon, grabbed a taxi to the backpacker area and briefly bade farewell to Thor and Marie as they were staying in different hostel. We checked into our hostel and then went for a bit of a walk. Immediately we were struck by the energy of the area and the city, this was the polar opposite to Hanoi, it was vibrant and alive. The colours, sights and smells of ...
Ups and Downs
... chatting with some Aussie tourists (go figure, they really are everywhere!) who took some pictures for me. After the tomb it was off to the airport to wait for my flight to Saigon. So between the frustrations of dealing with the cyclo drivers, the adorable children of Hue, some decent shopping, interesting sights, and heat-induced grossness it was really an up and down 24 hours. I'm definitely glad I went though!
I'm now in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and have been ...
Arriving in the big smoke
... of the city but once you get to the other side the terror begins! About 100 trucks and god knows how many scooters all try and get off the ferry first, road rules go out of the window and its survival of the fittest. As Dad, Matt and I prayed and gripped on for life the guys giggled as they weaved through the monstrous traffic. The traffic just got worse and worse as we got to the city. Cars and scooters rammed into the road and in a jam then taking to ...
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Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
242 Tran Binh Trong, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $96- In need of a update
- Necessita di essere rimodernato
- Necesitando una actualización
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Caravelle Hotel
19 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $190- Cosy, Comfortable Caravelle
- Friendly and cozy Caravelle
- Very nice, but clearly there to exploit tourists
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Windsor Plaza Hotel
18 An Duong Vuong St, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $65- Sensational, loved every minute
- BEWARE!!...an ant infestation, porr service, unhelpful staff
- Lots of Extras for very little more!
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Park Hyatt Saigon
2 Lam Son Square, Ho Chi Minh City | 5 star hotelfrom $271- I still dream about the Park Hyatt Saigon
- In a league of its own!
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Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
88 Dong Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh City | 5 star hotelfrom $250- We loved this hotel
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- First Class In Vietnam
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Ramana Hotel Saigon
323 Le Van Sy St., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $49 -
Intercontinental Asiana Saigon
Corner Hai Ba Trung St. &, Ho Chi Minh City | 5 star hotel -
Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel
8 - 15 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $137- Not up to par for Renaissance
- Excellent Value and Service
- Wonderful
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Sofitel Saigon Plaza
17 Le Duan Boulevard, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $134- Love it for $120/nite
- Excellent hotel
- Beautiful hotel - amazing pool!
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New World Saigon Hotel
76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $101- Great hotel, especially for the price!
- Very nice all around hotel.
- 5 stars *****
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Moevenpick Hotel Saigon
253 Nguyen Van Troi, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $96 -
Legend Hotel Saigon
2A - 4A Ton Duc Thang St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $129- A pleasant surprise
- Fantastic service
- Good hotel
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Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Residences
Corner Nguyen Du St. &, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $280 -
Rex Hotel
141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $100,000- Don't Even Think of Staying Here
- Would not stay at the Rex Hotel again
- A little disappointed
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Hotel Majestic Saigon
01 Dong Khoi St, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $120- Classic colonial Hotel in perfect location
- Choose your room!
- Location, location, location
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Parkroyal Saigon
309B - 311 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $75- Un sitio bonito para alojarse pero...
- A Nice Place to Stay... but
- Nice enough, but not family friendly
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Duxton Hotel Saigon
63 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $100- Enjoyed our stay
- Loved it at "Duk-ton Hotel"!!!
- Great location!
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Somerset Ho Chi Minh City
8A Nguyen Binh Khiem St District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $120 -
Somerset Chancellor Court
21 - 23 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $92 -
Palace Hotel Saigon
56-66 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $63 -
Bongsen Hotel
117-123 Domg Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $54 -
Grand Hotel
8 Dong Khoi St Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $97- Not such a good hotel
- Building works warning at Grand hotel
- Convenient and affordable hotel
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First Hotel
18 Hoang Viet Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $66 -
Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
65 Le Loi Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 4 star hotelfrom $159 -
Hotel Continental
132-134 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $87- Amusing attempt at colonial chic
- Ubicación Perfecta
- Perfect Location
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BEST WESTERN Chancery Saigon All Suite Hotel
196 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ho Chi Minh City | 3 star hotelfrom $36