Hotel Grand Saigon vs Caravelle Saigon
Grand Hotel Saigon and Caravelle Saigon are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Caravelle Saigon is preferred by most reviewers compared to Grand Hotel Saigon. Caravelle Saigon scores 90 with endorsements from 12 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Grand Saigon
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8 Dong Khoi St Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $75 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The notable amenities, of many here, are the quiet sitting areas and bar, and the central courtyard's small but peaceful pool area, which offers a unique escape from busy Ho Chi Minh City."
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Lonely Planet
"With the Majestic and the Continental, the Grand Hotel is the third member of Saigon's classic old hotels club."
Travel + Leisure
"The historic Hotel Majestic dates back to 1925 and provides travelers with an elegant retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Vietnam."
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Rough Guide
"The large, comfortable suites in the old wing are charming with comfortable furnishings and polished wooden floors."
Oyster
Upscale
"With its beautiful colonial façade, classic European decor, and gleaming marble interior, the upscale Grand Hotel Saigon has a strong Old-World atmosphere."
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Just make sure to book a room on a higher floor, as some rooms can get traffic noise.
Caravelle Saigon
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19 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $135 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"An extremely attractive, efficient, and well-appointed place."
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Concierge
"In the heart of Ho Chi Minh, the Caravelle is one of the best-value luxury hotels in the city."
Insight Guides
"The five-star Caravelle is one of the city’s most celebrated hotels. A glitzy 24-floor edifice, the original low-rise wing was famously home to foreign press corps during the American War."
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Star
"The city’s most prestigious hotel is steeped in history, and since its opening in 1959 its fortunes have echoed those of the country."
DK Eyewitness
"The soaring tower of the historic Caravelle Hotel dominates Lam Son Square, and the interior is just as impressive."