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Caravelle Saigon vs Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Caravelle Saigon ranks significantly better than Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City. Caravelle Saigon scores 90 with recommendations from 12 publications such as Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Caravelle Saigon
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
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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."
Rough Guide
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."
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
Frommer's
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Afar Magazine
242 Tran Binh Trong, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $83 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This large edifice is a good distance from tourist Saigon... but the Equatorial has long been a popular business address for regional and international conventioneers."
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For the exec on the go, be sure to upgrade to enjoy their snazzy two-story executive lounge -- connected by a chic winding stair.
Rough Guide
"This palatial hotel offers very comfortable rooms with the full gamut of facilities. It has a pool on the fourth floor as well as a gym, sauna and beauty salon, plus an excellent restaurant."
DK Eyewitness
"On the cusp of Districts 1 and 5, the luxurious Equatorial is easily accessible to both Chinatown and Pham Ngu Lao."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 333-room Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is a solid luxury pick for business travelers, families, and couples alike."
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Afar Magazine
"A 20-minute ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Hotel Equatorial Saigon offers world-class lodging for the discerning business or leisure traveler."
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