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Hotel Continental Saigon vs Catina Hotel

Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Continental Saigon ranks significantly higher than Catina Hotel. Hotel Continental Saigon scores 90 with approval from 9 sources like Insight Guides, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Hotel Continental Saigon
Hotel Continental Saigon
8 / 10
132-134 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $77 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Famed-but-faded gem... However, there are mitigating factors: a central location... a helpful front desk——and a history that begs for a private-sector makeover."
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Request third-floor deluxe rooms overlooking the Municipal Theater, which have terrific views from the narrow, New Orleans–style wrought iron balconies.
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The antithesis of Ho Chi Minh City’s slick and modern downtown hotels, the charming, historic Continental has a to-die-for location."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The grandly carpeted staircases, marbled floors and dark-wood doors of this venerable address’s halls and corridors convey a colonial splendour that doesn’t quite extend to its rooms."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of the most atmospheric hotels in Vietnam, the Continental Hotel is a sight in its own right, featuring classic French-colonial architecture, with arched windows and terraces."
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you want to stay here, you are most likely paying homage to the historical significance of the hotel." Full review
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Request to stay in room no. 210, the corner suite where Greene resided for almost 2 years.
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Catina Hotel
Catina Hotel
7 / 10
109 Dong Khoi Street,, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $64 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This is a newish upmarket hotel right at the heart of Dong Khoi."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Rates are a bit cheaper than the top 5-star hotels, but rooms are equipped with everything you might need, such as work desk, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and Wi-Fi." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This smart five-floor, 43-room boutique hotel at the heart of town is a good choice, with attractive discounts... consider opting for premium deluxe." Full review